RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, rehabilitated three schools in Yemen’s Lahj Governorate, handing over the facilities to the Ministry of Education in the war-torn country to resume education services for children in the area.
Riyadh-based KSrelief said on Friday that the three schools were reconstructed in the Tuban district of Lahj Governorate.
Assistant Undersecretary for the Projects and Equipment Sector at the Ministry of Education, Fadl Abdullah Ali, hailed KSrelief’s support for the Yemeni education sector through building, restoring and rehabilitating schools.
Citing an official report on future KSrelief projects as part of the emergency response plan for Yemen’s education system, Ali said that 28 classrooms would be expanded, 10 schools would be rehabilitated, including wastewater facilities, educational aid would be provided to staff in 20 schools, and psychological and educational support activities will be provided to 40 trainees.
More than 16,000 male and female students will benefit from the plan in the governorates of Lahj, Abyan, Al-Dhale and Taiz.
The handing over of the schools, which took place on Thursday, comes as part of humanitarian and relief projects provided by the Kingdom through KSrelief.
Saudi support to Yemen stems from the strong ties between the Kingdom and the war-hit country.
Saudi Arabia last Tuesday announced a $1.2 billion package of aid for Yemen’s internationally recognized government.
It will help boost the country’s struggling economy, pay salaries and improve food security, and reflects the Kingdom’s desire to help achieve security, stability and development in Yemen.
The package was provided in response to a request by the Yemeni government for help in addressing its budget deficit.
KSrelief repairs 3 Yemen schools for transfer to Education Ministry
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KSrelief repairs 3 Yemen schools for transfer to Education Ministry
- Riyadh-based KSrelief said on Friday that the three schools were reconstructed in the Tuban district of Lahj Governorate.
- More than 16,000 male and female students will benefit from the plan in the governorates of Lahj, Abyan, Al-Dhale and Taiz
Taif festival celebrates Saudi Arabia’s literary icons
- It introduces visitors to the contributions of literary pioneers through accessible visual and narrative content
TAIF: A special section highlighting key Saudi literary figures forms part of the Writers and Readers Festival in Taif.
The area explores the lives of distinguished writers, poets, and authors who have shaped the Kingdom’s creative landscape, influencing literature, journalism, theater and intellectual thought.
It introduces visitors to the contributions of literary pioneers through accessible visual and narrative content, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
Organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, the festival runs until Jan. 15 and features 42 prominent publishing houses from Saudi Arabia and overseas, offering visitors the chance to explore the latest works in literature, philosophy and general knowledge.
Meanwhile, the festival’s interactive murals section engages visitors with openwork art panels, allowing them to contribute to the city’s features and identity.
The murals depict Taif’s natural and historical landmarks, including Al-Hada Mountain, the Taif rose gardens, and traditional Hijazi palaces. Others are inspired by Souq Okaz, a historic literary and commercial center linked to the region’s poetic heritage.
Designed by a visual artist, they blend folk-inspired elements with imaginative expression, creating a collaborative experience that celebrates the city’s beauty and brings art closer to the public.
