KSrelief distributes more than 101 tons of food in Marib

KSrelief’s immediate intervention comes as part of its continuous efforts to aid and support Yemeni people in different crises. (SPA)
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Updated 15 August 2022
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KSrelief distributes more than 101 tons of food in Marib

RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed more than  101 tons of food to the neediest families in the Yemeni governorate of Marib, benefiting 5,682 individuals.

According to state-run Saudi Press Agency, the food distribution falls within the project by KSrelief to support food security in Yemen for the year 2022. 

KSrelief in Yemen aims to distribute more than 192,000 food baskets weighing more than 20,000 tons to needy and affected families in 15 Yemeni governorates.

On Saturday, KSrelief distributed aid to the Yemeni province of Al-Mahra which was hit floods and torrential rains. 

The center distributed 100 food baskets containing basic materials, benefiting 1,092 people.

KSrelief’s immediate intervention comes as part of its continuous efforts to aid and support Yemeni people in different crises.


Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

Updated 24 February 2026
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Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

  • Asaad Al-Shaibani and Prince Faisal bin Farhan also discuss developments in Syria and the wider region, as well as bilateral cooperation
  • This year’s Founding Day marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State

RIYADH: Syria’s foreign minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, on Monday congratulated his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Founding Day, which this year marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State.

During their telephone conversation the ministers also discussed the latest developments in Syria and the wider region, along with ways in which they might strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Prince Faisal reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and highlighted the need for regional stability and security, the Syrian Arab News Agency said.

Founding Day, which was introduced in 2022, is celebrated each year on Feb. 22 and marks the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727.