KSrelief distributes aid to Yemen, Nigeria

KSrelief distributed 57 tents to people in Yemen's al-Mahrah governorate. (SPA)
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Updated 10 January 2023
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KSrelief distributes aid to Yemen, Nigeria

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed food aid and medical supplies to various areas in Yemen, and Nigeria, SPA reported. 

KSrelief distributed 57 tents to people in Yemen's al-Mahrah governorate, and 5,055 cartons of dates to the displaced people in Marib 

Four trucks were also sent carrying 36 tons and 400 kilograms of kidney dialysis supplies to the Ministry of Health.

KSrelief also distributed 1,020 food baskets to displaced people in Nigeria.


King Salman directs disbursement of more than SR3 billion in Ramadan aid

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman. (File/SPA)
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King Salman directs disbursement of more than SR3 billion in Ramadan aid

  • The aid payments include SR1,000 for the head of household and SR500 for each dependent

RIYADH: King Salman has directed the disbursement of more than SR3 billion ($0.8 billion) in Ramadan aid to beneficiaries of social security, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

The aid payments, which include SR1,000 for the head of household and SR500 for each dependent are expected to be deposited directly into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts within the next few hours.

The payment reflects the leadership's commitment to addressing the needs of beneficiary families and ensuring their requirements are met during the holy month of Ramadan, SPA said.

The directive was made based on the recommendation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.