Saudi aid center chief meets EU envoy in Riyadh

Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah meets with Patrick Simonet in Riyadh. (Supplied)
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Updated 15 November 2022
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Saudi aid center chief meets EU envoy in Riyadh

  • Dongyu praised the global humanitarian work carried out by Saudi Arabia through KSrelief

RIYADH: The general supervisor of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, on Tuesday met EU ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Patrick Simonet, in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they discussed ways to increase support and further develop cooperation and coordination on humanitarian and relief issues, and the envoy noted how much the EU valued its partnership with the Kingdom in helping the world’s needy.

Earlier, Al-Rabeeah held talks with the director general of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, Qu Dongyu, which focused primarily on matters of food security, nutrition, and early recovery.

Dongyu praised the global humanitarian work carried out by Saudi Arabia through KSrelief and noted that the center’s projects had contributed to alleviating the suffering of many people around the world.

 

 


King Salman launches housing donation campaign

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King Salman launches housing donation campaign

RIYADH: King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have launched a “Generosity from Us and Within Us” housing campaign, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

The leaders have donated a total of SR150 million ($40 million) to provide housing for families in need.

Municipalities and Housing Minister Majed Al-Hogail thanked the leaders for their continued support for housing initiatives across the Kingdom.

He highlighted the significant impact of previous generous donations in achieving developmental housing targets.