The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has delivered a special medical aid package worth $1.5 million to help combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Pakistan.
The consignment was officially handed over — on behalf of the center — by the Saudi ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, to Akhtar Nawaz, chairman of the Pakistani National Disaster Management Authority, at the Saudi Embassy in Islamabad.
Items included 25,000 sterile surgical suits, 125,000 nonsterile surgical suits, 188,000 KN95 masks, 1,925,000 surgical masks, 9,500 nitrile gloves, and 46 respirators.
Nawaz thanked KSrelief for the medical equipment which he said would help his country’s fight against the COVID-19 outbreak. Saudi Arabia, through KSrelief, supports numerous health programs around the world aimed at tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saudi aid agency delivers $1.5 million medical aid package to Pakistan
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Saudi aid agency delivers $1.5 million medical aid package to Pakistan
Saudi Culinary Arts Commission brings Saudi Dates to SIRHA Bake & Snack 2026
- The Saudi Culinary Arts Commission will showcase the diversity of Saudi dates, as the Kingdom produces more than 1.9 million tons annually
- Visitors will experience the blending of traditional flavors with modern techniques and French culinary inspiration
RIYADH: The Saudi Culinary Arts Commission, under the Ministry of Culture, is showcasing the Kingdom’s vast and diverse culinary heritage at the international SIRHA Bake & Snack 2026 exhibition in Paris this week.
Mayada Badr, CEO of the Saudi Culinary Arts Commission, said in a statement: “SIRHA Bake & Snack is a leading global gathering of culinary expertise and innovation, making it a vital platform for Saudi Arabia to showcase the diversity of our culinary heritage and the variety of our flavors.”
The commission is showcasing date vendors that guide visitors through the diverse and distinct flavors of dates, and a cheese and date pairing experience that combines Saudi culture with French culinary inspiration at the event running from Jan. 18 to 21.
A key feature of the experiences is live culinary demonstrations by Saudi chefs, who blend French techniques with Saudi dates to create unique takes on desserts and pastries, all topped off with typical Saudi hospitality through Saudi coffee to complete the cultural experience.
Through these vendor experiences, the Culinary Arts Commission presents Saudi dates as a premium ingredient, demonstrating how traditional flavors can be reimagined through contemporary culinary techniques, while also supporting local producers through these key international platforms.
Saudi Arabia produces over 1.9 million tons of dates annually and offers more than 300 varieties. While central to Saudi culture, the value of its date exports exceeds SAR 1.6 billion, and it has a global reach of more than 130 countries.
