DUBAI: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the recent Houthi attack targeting Abha International Airport in a phone call with US Foreign Secretary Antony Blinken, state news agency SPA reported.
Both sides stressed the need to stop these hostile acts and support efforts to reach a political solution to end the crisis in Yemen.
The senior US official reiterated America’s standing commitment with Saudi Arabia in fighting aggressive acts and strengthening the Kingdom’s defense capabilities.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his counterpart further discussed strategic relations and developments in all fields.
The Iran-backed Houthis’ drone attack of the airport on Wednesday caused one civilian aircraft to catch fire. No one was reported killed or injured in the attack.
The attack received international condemnation, with the US State Department particularly urging the Houthis to halt ‘aggressive acts.’
Saudi FM, US counterpart discuss recent Houthi attack targeting Abha airport
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Saudi FM, US counterpart discuss recent Houthi attack targeting Abha airport
- Both sides stressed the need to support efforts to reach a political solution to end the crisis in Yemen
- The senior US official reiterated America’s standing commitment with Saudi Arabia in fighting aggressive acts
Saudi aid agency launches food distribution projects in Djibouti and Guinea
- Projects to benefit 40,000 individuals across Djibouti and 50,000 in Guinea
- KSrelief's aid programs have reached a total of 113 countries across four continents
RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has launched its 2026 food distribution projects in the African republics of Djibouti and Guinea.
The initiatives are part of Saudi Arabia’s broader humanitarian relief efforts to enhance global food security for vulnerable populations, according to statements carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
In Djibouti, Saudi Ambassador Mutrek Al-Ajaleen and other local officials rolled out the fifth phase of the year’s project. It consists of 6,715 baskets of essential food items designed to support 40,000 individuals across multiple regions of the country.
In Guinea, Saudi Ambassador Dr. Fahad Al-Rashidi led the launch ceremony for a similar initiative. Under this project, 8,400 food baskets will be distributed, benefiting 50,000 people nationwide.
Since its establishment in 2015, KSrelief has served as Saudi Arabia's primary humanitarian arm, making food security one of its largest and most critical operational sectors. According to the center's official statistics, KSrelief has implemented over 1,150 dedicated food security projects at a total cost of more than $2.2 billion.
These specific food distribution initiatives have successfully delivered vital sustenance to vulnerable populations in 86 countries worldwide. Broadening the scope beyond just food security, KSrelief's overall humanitarian and development aid programs have reached a total of 113 countries across four continents.
