Saudi doctors who are staying in their country of residence to face the coronavirus

Jeddah- Asharq Al-Awsat

More than 6000 expat Saudi doctors are fighting COVID-19 on the frontlines in 41 different countries around the world, representing their homeland and sending a message of peace, coexistence, and humanity.

A large number of Saudi doctors studying abroad decided to stay in their country of residence and face the pandemic, regardless of the risks they might be facing and stressing their commitment to the oath they took as doctors.

The Saudi medical students participated with doctors of different countries in helping patients infected with the coronavirus and were an extension of the Kingdom’s positions and leadership in extending a helping hand and assistance to those in need around the world.

German Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Jorg Ranau thanked the Saudi doctors in Germany saying they are partners in fighting coronavirus and deserve the highest of recognition.

There are about 650 Saudi doctors working in German hospitals, indicated the ambassador, adding: “I would like to thank the 650 Saudi doctors in German hospitals. They are our partners in fighting COVID-19 and deserve our highest recognition”

The French ambassador to Saudi Arabia Francois Gouyette also expressed gratitude and praised Saudi Arabian doctors who stayed in France to help fight the coronavirus pandemic.

Gouyette said the 250 doctors have displayed a “beautiful gesture of solidarity” and the courage demonstrated by these “Saudi doctors is just amazing.”

There are over 6243 Saudi medical students studying in over 41 countries around the world, who are majoring in 300 different specialties.