Riyadh, A
number of princes, ministers and officials have commended the order of the
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to provide
free health care to violators of residency, labor and border security
regulations who are infected or suspected of being infected with novel
coronavirus in governmental and private hospitals without any legal
consequences, in order to ensure the health security of the kingdom and its
citizens and residents.
In press statements, they considered this order
a reflection of the human and moral approach in dealing with the health of
persons who live in this country.
Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Governor of
Eastern Region, stated that this order represents a humanitarian gesture from a
just ruler who is keen on the safety and health of human and the ruler who
adheres to what was brought by Sharia of urging to preserve the human soul.
Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin
Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior, stated that this order comes as a continuation
of humanitarian initiatives that the King has directed to confront the
coronavirus pandemic in the world, which cares first and foremost with human and
his right to access to health care.
Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin
Abdulaziz, Governor of Qassim Region, affirmed that this order embodies great
interest given by the leadership of this country through its dealings with the
coronavirus pandemic since its beginning and provides the world with a distinct
global model in managing health crises at various levels.
Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan, Governor of
the Northern Border Region, stressed that this order reflects the keenness of
the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to preserve the health of citizens and
residents alike.
Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, Governor
of Al-Jouf Region, affirmed that this order is a confirmation of what the
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques attaches to the health of the people who live
on the land of this generous country, and it comes as a continuation of what he
ordered of precautionary misusers to prevent the coronavirus.
Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz,
Governor of Hail Region, affirmed that the order indicates the Kingdom’s
keenness on all those on its lands, pointing out that the violators of the
residency and labor regulations, who were included in the order, are an
evidence of the charity stemming from the values of the Islamic religion that
the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques holds.
Minister of Human Resources and Social
Development, Eng. Ahmad bin Suleiman Al-Rajihi, stated that the order is a
continuation of the humanitarian positions of the Kingdom’s government, its people,
and its eagerness to confront coronavirus pandemic.
President of the Human Rights Commission, Dr.
Awwad bin Saleh AlAwwad, pointed out that this order reflects the human and
moral approach in the Kingdom’s handling of this pandemic, and its keenness to
ensure that patients receive the necessary treatment according to the highest
medical standards without distinction.
Attorney General Sheikh Saud bin Abdullah
Al-Muajab, valued the order of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, which
holds meanings that foster belief in human dignity, call for optimism, and
instill a spirit of solidarity between members of society and its institutions.
The Secretariat General of the Senior Scholars
Council said that the order stems from the values and principles of our true
Islamic religion, and from which this blessed country was founded on.
The Secretary General of the Organization of
Islamic Cooperation, Dr. Yosef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen, affirmed that the order
reflects the keenness of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, to preserve the
health of citizens and residents in the Kingdom.
President General of the Grand Mosque and
Prophet’s Mosques’ Affairs Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais,
considered this order a new confirmation of the compassionate fatherhood and
humanity of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques towards those who live in
this country, regardless of their conditions or circumstances.
President of Saudi Red Crescent Authority, Dr
Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Qasem, said that these directives reflect the keenness
of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on the health and safety of citizens
and residents, which are of a high priority for him to ensure the safety of
all.
Director General of the Institute of Public
Administration, Dr. Mushabab bin Ayedh Al-Qahtani, stated that the Saudi
leadership’s keenness on the health of citizens and residents is clear and
stems from the principle that human being is the first.
At the end of their statements, they stressed
that the order of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques comes within the
efforts being made to confront and limit the humanitarian, health and economic
impacts and damages of coronavirus.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
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