Saudi aid agency KSrelief sends tons of aid to Benin

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Updated 21 March 2024
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Saudi aid agency KSrelief sends tons of aid to Benin

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief has distributed 500 food parcels for 3,000 vulnerable people in Oueme, Benin, as part of the Ramadan Etaam project in the country.

KSrelief aims to distribute 5,930 food packages that would benefit 35,580 needy people during the holy month, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, KSrelief’s Department of Partnerships and International Relations Director Hana Omar met Tuesday with German Federal Foreign Office Director-General for Crisis Prevention, Stabilization, Peace Building, and Humanitarian Assistance Deike Potzel on the sidelines of the European Humanitarian Forum in Brussels.

During the meeting, they discussed the current challenges faced by humanitarian agencies and how to enhance their work.


Jazan Festival highlights Fifa’s local heritage

Updated 18 January 2026
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Jazan Festival highlights Fifa’s local heritage

JAZAN: The Fifa governorate pavilion at the Jazan Festival offers visitors a vivid glimpse into the region’s local heritage, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Part of the “This is Jazan” event at Cultural Street until Feb. 15, the pavilion reflects the area’s cultural identity and rich traditions.

It showcases daily life through traditional clothing, handicrafts, coffee-making tools, and heritage artifacts, highlighting the diversity of local crafts.

The pavilion also features models of agricultural terraces and mountain villages, illustrating Fifa’s distinctive natural environment, the SPA reported.

It has drawn large crowds eager to learn about traditional attire and social customs, with staff providing explanations.

Live demonstrations turn visits into interactive experiences, deepening visitors’ connection to the region’s spirit.

Organizers said Fifa’s participation highlights its heritage and raises awareness of its value in the region’s cultural landscape.