Saudi aid agency distributes 1,332 food parcels in Sudan, Gambia

The Saudi Press Agency said that as many as 13,186 individuals benefited from the distributed materials on Saturday. (SPA)
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Updated 31 July 2023
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Saudi aid agency distributes 1,332 food parcels in Sudan, Gambia

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief recently distributed 1,332 food baskets in Madani, the capital of Al-Gezira state in Sudan.

The Saudi Press Agency reported that as many as 13,186 individuals benefited from the baskets.

It comes as part of humanitarian efforts by KSrelief — the aid arm of Saudi Arabia — to achieve food security in Sudan and alleviate the suffering of those in need.

Meanwhile, KSrelief recently concluded an emergency voluntary medical project in Banjul, Gambia, with the participation of seven male and female volunteers.

During the campaign, the medical team performed 66 operations covering gynecological oncology, vascular and pediatric surgeries.

The project was part of KSrelief’s support for the Gambian medical sector, as well as promotion of volunteerism among Saudis in accordance with the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

 


National Water Co. wins King Khalid Award for environmental sustainability

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National Water Co. wins King Khalid Award for environmental sustainability

  • NWC’s CEO Fuad bin Ahmed Al-Asheikh Mubarak received the award at a ceremony at KKF’s headquarters in Riyadh
  • Awards criteria include a company’s net-zero emission strategy in line with the Kingdom’s 2060 goals

RIYADH: The National Water Co. has won the King Khalid Award for its environmental sustainability standards.

Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Abdulaziz, chairman of the board of trustees of the King Khalid Foundation, who also heads the awards committee, presented the NWC with the prize for 2025.

The NWC’s CEO Fuad bin Ahmed Al-Asheikh Mubarak received the award at a ceremony on Monday at the KKF’s headquarters in Riyadh.

He thanked Prince Faisal, the judges, and members of the awards committees for nominating the NWC.

According to an NWC press release, the awards criteria include a company’s net-zero emission strategy in line with the Kingdom’s 2060 goals.

In addition, there are criteria for waste-removal standards, and the reuse of gases generated from sludge to produce bioenergy at the Ajyal and Hit plants. 

In addition, the judges based their decision on alternative energy generation, solar projects, water-loss management targets, and reusing treated water for afforestation.