Saudi aid agency continues relief work worldwide

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The food distribution is part of a series of humanitarian projects that the Kingdom implements in countries worldwide during the month of Ramadan. (SPA)
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The food distribution is part of a series of humanitarian projects that the Kingdom implements in countries worldwide during the month of Ramadan. (SPA)
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The food distribution is part of a series of humanitarian projects that the Kingdom implements in countries worldwide during the month of Ramadan. (SPA)
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The food distribution is part of a series of humanitarian projects that the Kingdom implements in countries worldwide during the month of Ramadan. (SPA)
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The food distribution is part of a series of humanitarian projects that the Kingdom implements in countries worldwide during the month of Ramadan. (SPA)
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The food distribution is part of a series of humanitarian projects that the Kingdom implements in countries worldwide during the month of Ramadan. (SPA)
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Updated 28 March 2023
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Saudi aid agency continues relief work worldwide

  • In Pakistan, KSrelief distributed 1,260 shelter materials and winter bags to the most vulnerable families affected by the floods in the Sindh province, benefiting 8,820 individuals

RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center is continuing its efforts around the world with the provision of food, health, education, shelter and environmental aid to individuals and families in need.

KSrelief implemented a water supply and environmental project in the Hodeidah governorate. In one week, 395,500 liters of drinking water and 381,500 liters of water for other purposes were pumped into tanks across the region.

Yemen is among the top beneficiaries of KSrelief’s assistance. In total, the center has implemented 797 projects in Yemen worth over $4.2 billion.

These include projects related to food security, health, humanitarian and emergency relief coordination, water sanitation and hygiene, protection, camp coordination, nutrition, education, early recovery, logistics and telecommunications.

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Yemen is among the top beneficiaries of KSrelief’s assistance. In total, the center has implemented 797 projects in Yemen worth over $4.2 billion.

In Pakistan, KSrelief distributed 1,260 shelter materials and winter bags to the most vulnerable families affected by the floods in the Sindh province, benefiting 8,820 individuals.

In North Macedonia, KSrelief distributed 8 tons of food baskets, benefiting 650 people.

In Albania, the center also distributed over 5 tons of food baskets to the neediest families, benefiting 540 people.

KSrelief also distributed 600 food baskets in Bangladesh, benefiting 3,600 individuals from 600 families.

The food distribution is part of a series of humanitarian projects that the Kingdom implements in countries worldwide during the month of Ramadan.

In Sudan, KSrelief distributed 790 food baskets in Khartoum, benefiting 3,198 individuals in need.

In Jordan, KSrelief completed a project to distribute school bags to Syrian students, providing basic educational supplies to 29,881 male and female Syrian refugee students. This aid is part of KSrelief’s ongoing support to Syrian refugees in various fields, including education.

In Ethiopia, KSrelief also concluded its voluntary medical program to combat blindness in Addis Ababa. During the campaign, KSrelief’s voluntary medical team examined 5,500 cases and distributed 1,250 pairs of glasses. The team also performed 426 surgeries.

 


Saudi Cabinet reviews cooperation and agreements with other nations

Updated 25 February 2026
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Saudi Cabinet reviews cooperation and agreements with other nations

  • Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs meeting and briefs ministers on his recent meeting with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
  • Cooperative efforts includes projects focusing on development and education, political consultations, environmental protection, health, investment and air transport

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers reviewed a number of domestic and international matters during a session in Jeddah on Tuesday chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The crown prince briefed the Cabinet on his recent meeting with the Egyptian president, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, which included discussions about regional security and stability, the latest developments in the Middle East, and other topics of importance to the Arab and Islamic world, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

He also shared with ministers the contents of a letter he received from the president of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

The council discussed progress in cooperative efforts involving Saudi Arabia and other countries including Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Armenia, Turkmenistan, Estonia, Cuba and Kiribati, and approved a number of memorandums of understanding.

The cooperation includes projects focusing on development and education, political consultations, environmental protection, health, investment and air-transport services, the press agency said. Ministers also approved an agreement between the Saudi General Authority for Awqaf and its Omani counterpart relating to endowments.

They reviewed national initiatives, including one for the promotion of charitable work, and the enhancement of humanitarian and developmental efforts across the country.

A merger of the National Competitiveness Center with the Saudi Center for Economic Business to create a combined Saudi Competitiveness and Business Center was authorized.