KSrelief delivers food aid to thousands for Ramadan

The distribution is part of the relief efforts provided by the Kingdom through KSrelief to help needy and affected people around the world.(SPA)
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Updated 23 March 2024
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KSrelief delivers food aid to thousands for Ramadan

  • More than 20,000 food parcels distributed for the month of Ramadan

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid organization KSrelief has distributed food parcels to more than 20,000 people in Gaza, Sudan, Benin and Mauritania as part of its Ramadan outreach.
In Sudan, 1,400 food parcels were delivered to displaced families in White Nile State, benefiting 13,970 individuals, Saudi Press Agency reported.
This is the second phase of KSrelief’s food aid for communities in the war-torn country.
Meanwhile, KSrelief continues to send aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip in coordination with the Palestinian Red Crescent. About 3,500 displaced people in Rafah benefited from the latest delivery of 500 food packages during Ramadan.
In Mauritania, KSrelief distributed 1,012 parcels benefiting 6,072 individuals in line with its Ramadan project to hand out 7,772 food packs for up to 48,000 disadvantaged people.
The Saudi relief agency also distributed 400 Ramadan food packages for 2,400 vulnerable people in Benin.


Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

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Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

  • Asaad Al-Shaibani and Prince Faisal bin Farhan also discuss developments in Syria and the wider region, as well as bilateral cooperation
  • This year’s Founding Day marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State

RIYADH: Syria’s foreign minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, on Monday congratulated his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Founding Day, which this year marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State.

During their telephone conversation the ministers also discussed the latest developments in Syria and the wider region, along with ways in which they might strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Prince Faisal reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and highlighted the need for regional stability and security, the Syrian Arab News Agency said.

Founding Day, which was introduced in 2022, is celebrated each year on Feb. 22 and marks the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727.