10 Life-Saving Transplants, A Prestigious Royal Award and More!

August 14, 2025

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This week, we’re highlighting remarkable stories making headlines across the Kingdom, from a Riyadh hospital performing 10 kidney transplants in just 48 hours, to a Saudi prince receiving a prestigious British award that has citizens beaming with pride. There’s also the heartwarming act of a Saudi woman who donated 80% of her liver to her husband’s second wife, and the viral TikTokers showcasing local dishes against the backdrop of Saudi Arabia’s breathtaking nature.

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LOVIN NEWS

Riyadh Hospital Performs 10 Kidney Transplants In Just 48 hours! 🩺

  • 👏🏻 The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre just pulled off a jaw-dropping world record completing 10 kidney exchange transplants in only two days!

  • 🧠 It all happened during World Organ Donation Day on August 13.

  • 💪🏼 These weren’t just any surgeries, they were paired kidney transplants, where donor-recipient pairs swap kidneys to find the perfect match.

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LOVIN FEATURE

A Saudi Prince Just Won A Prestigious British Award And People Are So Proud! 🏆

  • 🙌🏻 Prince Saud bin Mohammed bin Abdullah Turki just became the first Saudi cadet ever to win the prestigious International Sword at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst!

  • ✨ He was named the top international cadet during the Sovereign’s Parade on August 8, beating peers from all over the world.

  • 🤩 And get this…he didn’t just show up, he absolutely crushed it. Physical challenges? Nailed it. Mental tests? Top scores. Even during Ramadan, he kept training hard and inspired everyone around him to push their limits.

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LOVIN COMMUNITY

Saudi TikTokers Go Viral For Cooking Up Local Dishes With Breathtaking Nature Views 🍽

  • 🍳 Saudi Arabia’s culinary scene just got a jaw-dropping upgrade, and it’s all thanks to a group of chefs who are blending delicious flavors with some of the Kingdom’s most stunning landscapes.

  • 👩🏽‍🍳 From the cascading waterfalls of Neom to the sweeping valleys in the north, these chefs are setting up their outdoor kitchens in picture-perfect locations, giving viewers a taste of Saudi culture against nature’s most spectacular backdrops.

LOVIN NEWS

Saudi Woman Donates 80% Of Liver To Husband’s Second Wife In Act Of Compassion 🥹

  • 💙 In a heartwarming and rare display of generosity, a Saudi woman has donated 80 percent of her liver to her husband’s second wife, saving her from years of relentless suffering.

  • ✨ Majid Balad Al-Ruqi’s first wife, Noura, made the life-changing decision to help her husband’s other wife, Taghreed Awad Al-Saadi, who had been battling kidney failure for years.

  • ✈️Taghreed’s condition had forced her to undergo frequent dialysis sessions, and despite spending a year in the United States seeking medical treatment, she returned without a cure.

  • 🥺 Then, in an unanticipated act of compassion, Noura announced her intention to donate a major portion of her liver, purely for the sake of God. The surgery was successful, ending Taghreed’s long and painful struggle.

REGIONAL UPDATES

Reddit Users Share What Makes Them Proud of Bahrain 🇧🇭

  • 🙌🏻 Sometimes, loving your country just feels right, with no explanation needed! For many Bahrainis, pride in their homeland is as natural as breathing, and it shines through in every corner of their vibrant island nation.

  • ☺️ Reddit users recently opened up about what makes them proud of Bahrain, and the responses were as warm as a Bahraini sunset.

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