Saudi Arabia, UK support food security in Somalia

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The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center recently distributed 140 tons of food baskets in Somalia. (SPA)
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Andrew Mitchell, Minister of State for Development signing joint statement. (Twitter @KSRelief_EN)
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Updated 22 November 2022
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Saudi Arabia, UK support food security in Somalia

  • $4m deal to benefit more than 132,000 drought-affected people

RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center and the British Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office have agreed a deal to support food security in Somalia.

In a tweet on Tuesday, the center said: “KSrelief and the British Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office signed a joint statement to provide financial support to enhance food security for drought-affected people in Somalia with an amount of $4 million.”




Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, Advisor at the Royal Court, and Supervisor General of the KSrelief showing joint statement. (Twitter @KSRelief_EN)

The agreement was inked by Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, general supervisor of the KSrelief, and Andrew Mitchell, the UK’s minister of state for development at the FCO.

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Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, general supervisor of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, said the financial aid would assist the World Food Programme efforts to combat acute food insecurity, prevent famine, and save lives in Somalia.

Under the terms of the deal, KSrelief and the ministry will provide an equal financial share of the $4 million donation to the World Food Program to benefit 132,549 people in the east African country.

Al-Rabeeah said the financial aid would assist WFP efforts to combat acute food insecurity, prevent famine, and save lives in Somalia.

The Kingdom recently distributed 140 tons of food baskets in Somalia to 12,000 people as part of an ongoing KSrelief project to support food security in the country. The relief agency aims to deliver more than 2,800 tons of food baskets to help 255,000 people displaced and affected by drought.

 


Taif festival celebrates Saudi Arabia’s literary icons

Updated 11 January 2026
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Taif festival celebrates Saudi Arabia’s literary icons

  • It introduces visitors to the contributions of literary pioneers through accessible visual and narrative content

TAIF: A special section highlighting key Saudi literary figures forms part of the Writers and Readers Festival in Taif.

The area explores the lives of distinguished writers, poets, and authors who have shaped the Kingdom’s creative landscape, influencing literature, journalism, theater and intellectual thought.

It introduces visitors to the contributions of literary pioneers through accessible visual and narrative content, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

Organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, the festival runs until Jan. 15 and features 42 prominent publishing houses from Saudi Arabia and overseas, offering visitors the chance to explore the latest works in literature, philosophy and general knowledge.

Meanwhile, the festival’s interactive murals section engages visitors with openwork art panels, allowing them to contribute to the city’s features and identity.

The murals depict Taif’s natural and historical landmarks, including Al-Hada Mountain, the Taif rose gardens, and traditional Hijazi palaces. Others are inspired by Souq Okaz, a historic literary and commercial center linked to the region’s poetic heritage.

Designed by a visual artist, they blend folk-inspired elements with imaginative expression, creating a collaborative experience that celebrates the city’s beauty and brings art closer to the public.