RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has directed the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) to aid Jordan with oxygen supplies to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
The king directed the Saudi-based humanitarian organization to “contribute to filling the acute shortage of medical oxygen and its supplies to the Jordanian Ministry of Health,” SPA reported.
Jordan has suffered from an oxygen shortage due to a spike in the number of coronavirus cases. Earlier this month, at least seven patients died when supplies ran out at one hospital.
Based on the king’s guidance, KSrelief said it would support the ministry with liquid oxygen, oxygen cylinders and regulators, as well as digital intravenous pumps and other related devices and supplies.
“This comes as an extension of the strong relations between the two countries and the fraternal and humanitarian role the Kingdom plays toward brotherly and friendly countries,” the statement on SPA said.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the center said it has coordinated with the Jordanian health ministry to identify the necessary needs that can contribute to meeting and alleviating the acute crisis in oxygen supply facing Jordan.
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman directs KSrelief to aid Jordan with oxygen supplies
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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman directs KSrelief to aid Jordan with oxygen supplies
- KSrelief will supply liquid oxygen, oxygen cylinders and regulators
- Jordan has suffered from an oxygen shortage due to a spike in the number of coronavirus cases
Saudi Arabia stops ballistic missiles aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base
- Saudi Arabia’s cabinet on Tuesday strongly condemned Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia shot down seven ballistic missiles, the defense ministry said early Wednesday.
Six of the missiles were aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base, and the other was intercepted while heading to the Eastern Province.
Seven drones were knocked down heading to the Shaybah oil field in the Empty Quarter.
Thirteen drones were also shot down in Al-Kharj, Hafar Al-Batin, and other parts of the Eastern Province, the ministry said.
The war, launched by the US and Israel on Iran, has escalated, impacting regional stability and sparking a global energy crisis.
Saudi Arabia’s cabinet on Tuesday strongly condemned Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom, Gulf states and other countries in the region, saying they threaten regional security and violate international law.
The cabinet session, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman via videoconference, reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s right to take all necessary measures to protect its security, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Brent crude hit a historic $120 a barrel on Monday before settling back down to $90 a barrel on Tuesday.
Amin Nasser, CEO of Aramco, the world’s top oil exporter, told reporters: “There would be catastrophic consequences for the world’s oil markets and the longer the disruption goes on ... the more drastic the consequences for the global economy.”
The White House said that gas prices will plummet once US objectives in the war are reached.
The conflict could stretch on for months despite US President Donald Trump saying that it could be drawing to a close. But Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has said it will end when they decide.
