Saudi Shoura Council delegates attend interfaith dialogue conference in Morocco

Abdullah Al-Asheikh, speaker of the Saudi Shoura Council, leads the Kingdom’s delegation at a parliamentary conference in Morocco. (SPA)
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Updated 14 June 2023
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Saudi Shoura Council delegates attend interfaith dialogue conference in Morocco

  • Participants in the conference identified avenues of collaboration in areas such promoting peace, the rule of law, building a common future, and gender equality

RIYADH: Abdullah Al-Asheikh, speaker of the Saudi Shoura Council, led the Kingdom’s delegation at Morocco’s Parliamentary Conference on “Interfaith Dialogue: Working together for our common future,” on Wednesday.

During the opening session, King Mohammed VI of Morocco sent a message the participants, read out by the speaker of the House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi El-Alami.

The king stressed that interfaith dialogue, meaningful coexistence, and cooperation for the accomplishment of humanitarian goals would be key levers to build upon in order to spare humanity the evils of strife and suffering.

Participants in the conference identified avenues of collaboration in areas such promoting peace, the rule of law, building a common future, gender equality and youth participation.

The conference, which concluded today, aims to engage in constructive dialogue and exchange best practices to address key issues that hinder sustainable coexistence, and to explore opportunities for joint action in order to build more peaceful and inclusive societies in the future.

The Kingdom’s Shoura Council delegation includes members Nasser bin Mohammed Al-Deghather, Princess Al-Jawhara bint Fahd, Mubarak bin Khalaf Al-Dosari, and Dr. Zainab bint Muthanna Abu Talib.

The conference was organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the Parliament of the Kingdom of Morocco in cooperation with Religions for Peace, and with the support of the UN Alliance of Civilizations and the Mohammadia League of Religious Scholars.


Saudi aid agency launches food distribution projects in Djibouti and Guinea

Updated 21 February 2026
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Saudi aid agency launches food distribution projects in Djibouti and Guinea

  • Projects to benefit 40,000 individuals across Djibouti and 50,000 in Guinea
  • KSrelief's aid programs have reached a total of 113 countries across four continents

RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has launched its 2026 food distribution projects in the African republics of Djibouti and Guinea.

The initiatives are part of Saudi Arabia’s broader humanitarian relief efforts to enhance global food security for vulnerable populations, according to statements carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

In Djibouti, Saudi Ambassador Mutrek Al-Ajaleen and other local officials rolled out the fifth phase of the year’s project. It consists of 6,715 baskets of essential food items designed to support 40,000 individuals across multiple regions of the country.

In Guinea, Saudi Ambassador Dr. Fahad Al-Rashidi led the launch ceremony for a similar initiative. Under this project, 8,400 food baskets will be distributed, benefiting 50,000 people nationwide.

Since its establishment in 2015, KSrelief has served as Saudi Arabia's primary humanitarian arm, making food security one of its largest and most critical operational sectors. According to the center's official statistics, KSrelief has implemented over 1,150 dedicated food security projects at a total cost of more than $2.2 billion.

These specific food distribution initiatives have successfully delivered vital sustenance to vulnerable populations in 86 countries worldwide. Broadening the scope beyond just food security, KSrelief's overall humanitarian and development aid programs have reached a total of 113 countries across four continents.