RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) on Tuesday launched a project to upgrade laboratories in the College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Aden, in Yemen.
The project is likely to be completed in six months. It will benefit 2,000 male and female students and 313 faculty members. It aims to upgrade the labs along modern lines and equip it with state-of-the-art equipment to help scholars conduct research activities in a professional manner.
It is one of the several Saudi projects being carried out in different sectors of Yemen.
In September 2020, KSrelief signed a $15-million joint agreement with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to carry out several projects that would benefit the Yemeni people, ensure their access to shelter and educational services and coordinate camps in Marib, Lahj and Hadramout, as part of the Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan.
One of the projects provides for the rehabilitation of schools in different parts of Yemen to ensure continuity of education for the Yemenis displaced from their homes due to the ongoing conflict.
KSrelief has implemented 575 projects in Yemen at a total cost of nearly $3.5 billion. The initiatives have been carried out in cooperation with 80 local, regional and international partners.
Since its inception in 2015, KSrelief has implemented 1,536 projects in 59 countries at a total cost of nearly $5 billion.
Saudi aid agency launches project to modernize laboratories in Yemen university
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Saudi aid agency launches project to modernize laboratories in Yemen university
- KSrelief has implemented 575 projects in Yemen at a total cost of nearly $3.5 billion
Jazan honey exhibition helps boost sustainability
JAZAN: The honey exhibition, which is a highlight of the annual Jazan Festival, showcases the biodiversity and agricultural richness in Saudi Arabia’s southwest.
Some 60 local beekeepers are this year presenting nearly 10 tonnes of honey across more than 15 premium varieties unique to Jazan’s mountains and plains, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
Beyond serving as a premier marketing platform, the exhibition underscores beekeeping as a sustainable activity supporting ecological balance and food security.
By empowering local producers and attracting thousands of visitors, the event integrates Jazan’s natural resources into the Kingdom’s broader tourism and economic landscape.
Held at the cultural center in Al-Edabi governorate, the event features exhibitor booths and sales outlets which have experienced strong demand from visitors drawn to high-quality local products and exclusive offers.
Suleiman Al-Ghazwani, the exhibition’s executive director, said the event aimed to highlight the quality of local honey and its derivatives while encouraging beekeepers to expand production through new marketing opportunities.
He added that the exhibition featured activities for all ages, including a children’s theater and bee-themed games, while providing the opportunity to take home a variety of gifts and prizes.
Al-Ghazwani added that the exhibition provided an engaging educational experience and introduced visitors to beekeeping as a key part of Jazan’s tourism landscape and a promising contributor to its future development.
