The surgery was conducted by a medical team headed by Dr. Hani Najem, head of the medical city's Department for Cardiac Surgery.

Minister of Social Affairs and Acting Minister of Culture and Information Yousuf Al-Othaimeen reassured all about Khoja's good health.

He thanked Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and Crown Prince Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, for giving the minister good care.