Riyadh: Riyadh will host tomorrow the TNFS Summit 2025-the first high-level regional summit focused on reducing smoking prevalence and addressing tobacco-related harm. This event, held in a strategic partnership between Badael Company, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) establishment, and the Quality of Life Program, will bring together more than 100 local and international experts from leading institutions.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the summit is expected to culminate in the adoption of a regional charter for tobacco harm reduction in the Middle East, as well as strategic cooperation agreements among participating entities, aimed at strengthening public health systems and enhancing regional regulatory frameworks.
Coinciding with 'World No Tobacco Day', the event will focus on designing preventive policies grounded in scientific evidence. It will also showcase successful international regulatory frameworks that can be adapted to regional contexts, mobilize community awareness and foster collaboration between the public and private sectors.