MOGADISHU: A specialized team from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) visited Mogadishu to inspect its projects, which are being implemented according to international standards.
The team monitored the implementation stages of a dialysis center funded by KSRelief, the first of its kind in the Somali capital, to treat kidney-failure patients for free.
The team also inspected a center charged with establishing and equipping a dialysis center in Garoowe, capital of the Puntland region.
The team then met Puntland’s president, who expressed his appreciation for the Kingdom’s support.
The team examined a water and environmental sanitation project for central Somalia and Puntland, aimed at fighting desertification.
KSRelief is active in 42 countries on four continents through 695 humanitarian and relief projects.
In Jordan, KSRelief medical and therapeutic clinics in the Zaatari camp for Syrian refugees received 932 patients in February.
In Yemen, KSRelief distributed 1,400 food baskets weighing 104 tons in the governorates of Ma’rib and Hodeidah, benefiting 11,400 people, as part of a project to distribute 102,170 food baskets in nine governorates.
KSRelief inspects projects in Somalia
KSRelief inspects projects in Somalia
- KSRelief is funding the first ever dialysis center in the Somali capital to treat kidney-failure patients for free
- KSRelief is active in 42 countries on four continents through 695 humanitarian and relief projects
Saudi Arabia highlights responsible leadership at AI Impact Summit in India
- Kingdom among more than 70 countries at event discussing cooperation over artificial intelligence
NEW DELHI: Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, participated in a high-level session on harnessing the latest technology for people and the planet during the AI Impact Summit 2026, hosted by India.
The summit brought together representatives from more than 70 countries and 25 international organizations, alongside senior policymakers and technology experts, to discuss the transformative potential of AI and the importance of global cooperation.
The Saudi delegation was led by SDAIA President Abdullah Alghamdi and included Saudi Ambassador to India Haitham Al-Maliki, as well as officials from relevant government entities.
The session focused on launching a global network of specialized AI scientific institutions, accelerating research and innovation through advanced technologies, strengthening collaboration among governments and research bodies, and promoting the use of AI to address pressing global challenges. Discussions also focused on leveraging AI to advance the objectives of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Abdulrahman Habib, deputy chief strategy officer at SDAIA, stressed the importance of unifying international efforts to ensure the responsible and ethical use of AI. He highlighted the need for AI development to deliver sustainable and positive outcomes for societies and economies worldwide.
Habib also outlined Saudi initiatives, noting the Kingdom’s progress in establishing regulatory frameworks and national policies that balance innovation with effective governance of emerging technologies. He pointed to applied AI models that have improved quality of life, enhanced the efficiency of government services, and contributed to environmental sustainability.
SDAIA’s participation in the summit reflects Saudi Arabia’s growing role in shaping the global AI agenda and strengthening its presence in international technology forums. The engagement aligns with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which places digital transformation and innovation at the core of the Kingdom’s long-term development strategy.
