Departure of third relief plane carrying 30 tons of aid from Saudi Arabia to Ukraine

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The third relief plane carrying 30 tons of aid from Saudi Arabia to the people of Ukraine departed from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. (SPA)
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The third relief plane carrying 30 tons of aid from Saudi Arabia to the people of Ukraine departed from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Updated 04 March 2023
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Departure of third relief plane carrying 30 tons of aid from Saudi Arabia to Ukraine

  • Last week, the Kingdom signed MoU to provide additional humanitarian aid to Ukraine

RIYADH: The third relief plane carrying 30 tons of aid from Saudi Arabia to the people of Ukraine departed from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

The plane left on Saturday morning for Rzeszow Airport in Poland, near the Ukrainian border.

The freight, which includes shelter materials, electric generators and medical supplies, will be delivered across the Polish border into Ukraine.

Last week, the Kingdom signed an agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide additional humanitarian aid to Ukraine worth $400 million, which includes humanitarian aid worth $100 million.

The Kingdom previously provided urgent medical and shelter aid worth $10 million for refugees fleeing Ukraine to neighboring countries, notably Poland, in coordination with the Polish government and UN organizations.


Archaeologists discover Abbasid coin in Al-Ahsa

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Archaeologists discover Abbasid coin in Al-Ahsa

RIYADH: The Heritage Commission has concluded its second archaeological season at Ra’s Qurayyah Port in Al-Ahsa governorate, Eastern Province, uncovering 147 diverse architectural units, including large courtyards and ancient wells.

Located 26 km northwest of Al-Uqair Port, the site yielded significant artifacts, including an Abbasid dirham minted in 765 AD, bronze ornaments and glazed pottery, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Comparative analysis and organic sampling indicate the site’s timeline spans from the pre-Islamic era through the early Islamic period and into the late-10th century.

The discovery aligns with the national cultural strategy to document the Kingdom’s tangible heritage and strengthen its scientific and historical presence globally.