Saudi aid agency KSrelief continues its humanitarian work in Sudan, Yemen

KSrelief has been working in Sudan to provide vital humanitarian services. (SPA)
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Updated 01 February 2024
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Saudi aid agency KSrelief continues its humanitarian work in Sudan, Yemen

RIYADH: Convoys carrying relief supplies sent by Saudi aid agency KSrelief have arrived at Nile River State and Northern State in Sudan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

The arrival of the convoys at their destinations marks the start of the second phase of a project to support food security in the North African country, officials said.

Maj. Gen. Abdul Mahmoud Hammad Hussein, the acting governor of Nile River State, thanked Saudi Arabia for the aid projects it provides through KSrelief for the Sudanese people, who are facing a humanitarian crisis.

The relief center also launched a voluntary medical project for urological surgeries for adults in Port Sudan. The project, scheduled from Jan. 27 to Feb. 3, involves the participation of five volunteers of various medical specializations.

The center’s volunteer medical team performed 11 surgeries, all of which were completely successful.

In Yemen, a KSrelief team checked on the progress of the second phase of the project to rehabilitate houses affected by floods in the Al-Masila district of Yemen’s Al Mahrah governorate.

In this phase, which will benefit 1,100 people, 50 residential units are being reconstructed, and the school and health unit in Aryut village are being rehabilitated and furnished.

The project contributes to ending permanent and temporary displacement of families affected by floods in the governorate in recent years.

The project is part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.


Crown prince sponsors launch of world-class Arabic calligraphy center in Madinah

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Crown prince sponsors launch of world-class Arabic calligraphy center in Madinah

  • The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy was inaugurated by Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz

RIYADH: A new center for Arabic calligraphy under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman officially opened in Madinah on Monday.

The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy was inaugurated by Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, governor of Madinah region.

He was joined by Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, touring the new facility’s exhibition spaces and receiving briefings on cultural programming and the center’s achievements.

They also viewed collections highlighting Arabic calligraphy’s artistic and historical importance.

Speaking at the opening, Prince Badr said: “From this land of enlightenment and scholarship, we proudly launch a global platform dedicated to Arabic calligraphy as an invaluable cultural asset.”

He went on to credit the crown prince’s “generous and boundless support” for the cultural sector.

The minister said that the center demonstrated to the world the legacy of Arabic calligraphy while underscoring Saudi Arabia’s commitment to safeguarding its cultural identity and heritage.

According to Prince Badr, the facility represents an ambitious vision to elevate Arabic calligraphy as both a universal communication tool and an integral element of Arab heritage, art, architecture and design.

The center further aims to enhance the Kingdom’s cultural identity and strengthen its international presence, targeting calligraphers, emerging talents, visual artists, Islamic arts researchers, educational and cultural institutions, as well as art and heritage enthusiasts worldwide.

It will deliver specialized programs including research and archival services, calligraphy instruction, academic grants, a permanent museum, touring exhibitions, an international calligraphy association and a business incubator supporting calligraphy enterprises.

Additional offerings feature artist residency programs, expert-led workshops, and standardized curriculum development, complemented by international educational partnerships aimed at heritage conservation and expanding global appreciation for this time-honored art form.

The center’s establishment in Madinah carries particular significance, given the city’s historical role as the cradle of Arabic calligraphy and its association with transcribing the Qur’an and preserving Islamic knowledge.