KSrelief strengthens ties with UN Office for Project Services

Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah meets the executive director of the UN Office for Project Services and UN undersecretary-general, Jorge Moreira da Silva, in New York. (SPA)
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Updated 20 September 2023
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KSrelief strengthens ties with UN Office for Project Services

  • Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah and Jorge Moreira da Silva discussed ways to boost cooperation and coordination in order to lend support to countries and people in need
  • Azerbaijani ambassador Shahin Abdullayev praised Saudi Arabia’s role in the humanitarian field and commended KSrelief’s efforts in assisting people around the world

RIYADH: The supervisor-general of the Saudi aid agency KSrelief, Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, recently met the executive director of the UN Office for Project Services and UN undersecretary-general, Jorge Moreira da Silva, in New York.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to boost cooperation and coordination in order to lend support to countries and people in need.

Moreira da Silva praised KSrelief’s humanitarian work around the world.

Meanwhile, KSrelief Assistant Supervisor General for Operations and Programs Ahmed Al-Baiz met the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies regional director for Middle East and North Africa, Hossam Elsharkawi, with whom he discussed relief and humanitarian issues.

During their meeting in Riyadh, Elsharkawi praised the role played by Saudi Arabia in the humanitarian field and lauded KSrelief’s efforts to assist people worldwide.

KSrelief Assistant Supervisor General for Planning and Development Aqeel Al-Ghamdi met Azerbaijani Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Shahin Abdullayev.

During their meeting in Riyadh, they discussed relief and humanitarian issues.

Al-Ghamdi gave an overview of the relief and humanitarian projects implemented by KSrelief, which had so far amounted to 2,501 in 94 countries, at a value of more than $6 billion, and briefed the ambassador on the volunteer programs implemented by KSrelief in the medical, education and training fields.

These programs, he said, amounted to 424 in 35 countries, and had benefited more than 1 million individuals.

Abdullayev also praised Saudi Arabia’s role in the humanitarian field and commended KSrelief’s efforts to assist people around the world.


Al Akaria signs SR1.2bn agreement lease with Amsa Hospitality 

Updated 25 February 2026
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Al Akaria signs SR1.2bn agreement lease with Amsa Hospitality 

  • Project, located in Riyadh Diplomatic Quarters, spans approximately 40,000 sq. meters and includes 240 modern residential units, comprising 176 apartments and 64 villas and townhouses
  • CEO of Amsa Hospitality Muin Serhan: We have a certain commitment to deliver to the community and to the project in particular

RIYADH: The Saudi Real Estate Co., also known as Al Akaria, recently announced the signing of a lease agreement for the Amsa Vue Residential Compound in Riyadh with Amsa Hospitality, with the total value of the project estimated at around SR1.2 billion ($320 million). 

Spread across 20 years, the cost reflects the long-term nature of the investment and its focus on value, sustainability, and operational quality.

The project, located in Riyadh Diplomatic Quarters, spans approximately 40,000 sq. meters and includes 240 modern residential units, comprising 176 apartments and 64 villas and townhouses.

Acting CEO of Al Akaria Khalid Al-Sehaibany stated that the project embodies the company’s approach to developing residential communities that focus on an integrated experience built on quality planning and comprehensive facilities, elevating the standard of living in Riyadh.

CEO of Amsa Hospitality Muin Serhan told Arab News that the core philosophy behind the project is to create a space that focuses both on individuals and community values. 

Serhan pointed out that this strategy is central to a broader ambition to redefine hospitality in Saudi Arabia by embedding the hallmark of Arabian hospitality into the brand’s identity.

“We have a certain commitment to deliver to the community and to the project in particular. Year on year, we're adding value to the landlord and the owners of the assets,” he said. 

He outlined a clear vision for the company’s legacy, aiming to set a new standard for hospitality management in the region. The goal, he said, is to be the go-to partner for developers and asset owners seeking to integrate hospitality elements into their projects.

Serhan confirmed that this vision is currently being brought to life through close collaboration with contractors and designers. 

He emphasized that the process is a “moving journey,” where the designer, the brand, and the location converge to create a product that truly reflects the local narrative.