Organization of Islamic Cooperation universities urged to continue research, innovation

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Updated 05 June 2020
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Organization of Islamic Cooperation universities urged to continue research, innovation

RIYADH: Senior education officials held a virtual meeting to tackle the challenges being faced by Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) universities as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Members of the General Secretariat of the OIC and the rectors of OIC universities discussed measures adopted by the education institutions to deal with issues arising from the health crisis. 

The rectors highlighted the importance of redefining their teaching methodologies to meet the future demands of a post-COVID-19 world.  


KSrelief continues aid projects in Afghanistan and Yemen

Updated 14 December 2025
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KSrelief continues aid projects in Afghanistan and Yemen

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief distributed 750 food parcels in Afghanistan reported state news agency SPA on Sunday. 

The aid agency benefited 750 families living in Baghlan province in Afghanistan as part of the agency’s Food Security and Emergency Support Project in Afghanistan for 2025–2026. 

Meanwhile in Yemen, KSrelief provided medical services to 7,815 people in Yemen during the month of November. 

As part of the Cholera Emergency Response project in Yemen, KSrelief provided comprehensive cholera screening and confirmed no suspected cases were recorded.

The project also conducted 673 awareness and health education sessions, benefiting 13,860 individuals.