Saudi scholarships abroad ‘help strengthen patriotism’

A Saudi student takes a "selfie" with Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and others during a reception in Washington. (SPA/File)
Updated 13 July 2018
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Saudi scholarships abroad ‘help strengthen patriotism’

  • These scholarships have helped deepen the student’s attachment to their homeland: Saudi cultural attache

JEDDAH: Overseas scholarships encourage patriotism and are an essential part of the Saudi strategy to achieve the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in all fields, according to Abdul Aziz Al-Mugaishi, the Saudi cultural attache in the UK.

“These scholarships have helped deepen the student’s attachment to their homeland, and frame cultural relations between countries through the participation of various cultures from around the globe,” Al-Mugaishi said.

He met the second batch of candidates for the professional development program at Oxford Brookes University in the UK.


KSrelief food aid reaches thousands across 7 countries

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KSrelief food aid reaches thousands across 7 countries

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's aid agency KSrelief recently distributed 100 cartons of dates in Yemen’s Shabwah governorate, reaching 600 individuals from the most vulnerable families.

In Benin, 280 food baskets were delivered in the town of Savalou in Collines, benefiting 1,680 people. The project plans to provide 7,825 baskets, assisting an estimated 47,000 individuals across multiple regions.

In Indonesia, 75 food baskets were handed out in East Jakarta, aiding 314 people. The initiative aims to distribute 7,000 baskets to about 30,000 beneficiaries across Jakarta, Banten, West Java, and Central Java.

In Uzbekistan, 410 food baskets were distributed in Andijan province, helping 1,530 people. The project targets 6,060 baskets for 36,000 individuals across 14 provinces.

In Brazil, KSrelief delivered 3,000 cartons of dates in Guarulhos, supporting 375 families, including refugees and migrants. The project aims to distribute 200 tonnes nationwide.

In Chad, 1,499 cartons of dates were provided to vulnerable groups in Al-Batha region, reaching 8,994 people as part of a plan to distribute 800 tonnes.

In Kosovo, 200 food baskets were distributed in Fushe Kosove, benefiting 1,000 individuals. The project aims to deliver 8,017 baskets to 40,000 beneficiaries across 30 districts.