KSRelief continues to provide aid to Syrian refugees

KSRelief distributes more than 87,000 bread loaves daily among Syrians. (SPA)
Updated 22 October 2018
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KSRelief continues to provide aid to Syrian refugees

  • Saudi Arabia's aid agency has begun renovating and rehabilitating 495 houses, two shelters and 16 recreation centers in the Syrian governorate

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) is making all-out efforts to provide relief to the displaced people in northern Syria, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
The center’s relief activities are among projects to support Syrian refugees and displaced people inside and outside Syria.
KSRelief distributes more than 87,000 bread loaves daily among Syrians displaced by war in the country.
The center has also launched a project to rehabilitate public utilities in the northern countryside of Aleppo.
KSRelief has begun renovating and rehabilitating 495 houses, two shelters and 16 recreation centers in the Syrian governorate.
The project aims to improve living conditions by providing decent housing.


Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

Updated 30 January 2026
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Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

  • The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship

RIYADH: Exhibits on display at the King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in the Arabian Peninsula as part of a series of palace activation events organized by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.

The exhibits feature rare historical artifacts carrying cultural and scientific significance that document different lifestyles and environmental shifts in the region over the centuries.

Among the most notable pieces is a traditional rifle crafted from natural wood and fitted with a handwoven leather strap, historically used for hunting and protection.

The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.

The authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until Feb. 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as part of unified tourism programs aimed at organizing visitor flow and providing opportunities to explore historical sites in a safe and engaging environment.