RIYADH: UK Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Neil Crompton on Tuesday called on Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, adviser at the Royal Court and supervisor general of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, to discuss humanitarian relief programs run by the center.
During the meeting, the UK ambassador was briefed on what KSrelief has provided to needy people in more than 70 countries around the world, especially in war-torn Yemen.
The ambassador was also briefed on the programs being implemented by KSrelief in cooperation with UN relief and humanitarian organizations.
The center’s projects and programs have amounted to more than 1,700 projects in 70 countries, with Yemen being the biggest beneficiary. Other countries to receive aid include Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine and Sudan.
Saudi Arabia’s commitment to the global fight against COVID-19 has been instrumental since the outset of the pandemic. To date, it has supported international efforts to combat the pandemic with $825,280,643, of which $119,014,998 was provided through KSrelief.
Support included medical and preventive assistance, vaccines and training for medical staff on COVID-19 protocols, and more than 30 countries have benefited.
The UK ambassador and the KSrelief chief discussed issues related to humanitarian and relief affairs, and relations between the center and the development department at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and ways to enhance further coordination.
The envoy earlier also met Saudi Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi.
“Excellent meeting with Majid Al-Qasabi reviewing the bilateral relationship and enjoying some date ice cream. Hope that as trade and tourism links grow, more Britons will learn about the joys of delicious Saudi dates! Thank you, Majid,” the envoy tweeted.
DiplomaticQuarter: UK envoy discusses humanitarian programs with KSrelief chief
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DiplomaticQuarter: UK envoy discusses humanitarian programs with KSrelief chief
Saudi inventor wins two gold medals at Mideast International Invention Fair
- Khudry was recognized for inventing a device designed to filter materials and recycle used liquids
- The innovation aims to improve efficiency in liquid purification and reuse
RIYADH: Saudi inventor Duaa Nizar Khudry won two gold medals at the 16th International Invention Fair in the Middle East (IIFME), held in Kuwait from February 8 to 11, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Khudry was recognized for inventing a device designed to filter materials and recycle used liquids, an innovation aimed at improving efficiency in liquid purification and reuse. The technology has potential applications in environmental protection, industrial processing, and water conservation, particularly in regions where sustainable resource management is critical.
A member of the Mawhiba Alumni Program, Khudry represented Saudi Arabia with the support and nomination of the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), which was participating in the fair for the third time.
She received her first gold medal from the fair’s organizers and was also awarded the IFIA Best Invention Award by the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations, recognizing her innovation as one of the most outstanding entries in the exhibition.
The IIFME, organized annually by the Kuwait Science Club since its launch in 2007, is regarded as one of the region’s largest specialized invention exhibitions and a major platform for inventors to present their work to international audiences.
As a student, Khudry won first place nationwide at the National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity (Ibdaa) in 2013 for the same recycling device, competing against tens of thousands of students across the Kingdom. She later obtained an official patent for the invention in 2024, strengthening its scientific and commercial potential.
She studied chemistry and is currently pursuing graduate studies in materials science and engineering under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program. Her research focuses on environmental sustainability, advanced materials, and liquid purification technologies.
