Based on the Directive of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Saudi Conjoined twins arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 from the Al-Baha via medical evacuation aircraft.
The medical team headed by his Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah received the twins in King Abdulaziz Medical City where the newborns were transferred into the intensive care unit for Clinical examinations and basic tests.
After the initial examination of the twins HE Dr. Al Rabeeah explained that the twins are joined at the abdomen, pelvis and intestines, as well as at both the urinary and reproductive systems. He further stated that there is need to carry out more detailed medical tests throughout the next three weeks to assess the depth of adhesion.
Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah praised this caring parental gesture of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to transfer the twins and make all necessary arrangement for their separation. Additionally, HE National Guard Health Affairs, Chief Executive Officer Dr. Bandar Al Knawy thanked King Abdullah for his initiative and directive to transfer the twins from Al-Baha to Riyadh for medical examination, a true testament on how much he cares for the Saudi people.