Syrian refugees benefit from KSrelief’s volunteer program

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The program offered training courses in areas such as tablet and mobile phone maintenance, sewing and embroidery, ceramics, pottery, and carpentry. (SPA)
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The program also included English language courses, and interactive science courses in chemistry and physics. (SPA)
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Updated 08 May 2024
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Syrian refugees benefit from KSrelief’s volunteer program

  • The week-long program involved 23 volunteers who assisted more than 900 Syrian refugees

RIYADH: The 25th volunteer training program organized by Saudi aid agency KSrelief recently concluded at Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The week-long program involved 23 volunteers who assisted more than 900 Syrian refugees.

Run in collaboration with the Technical and Vocational Training Corp. and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, the program offered training courses in areas such as tablet and mobile phone maintenance, sewing and embroidery, ceramics, pottery, and carpentry.

It also included English language courses, interactive science courses in chemistry and physics, and activities to enhance children’s creative and social skills.

Additionally, the program provided medical services at the camp’s clinics in specialties such as ophthalmology, dermatology, diabetic foot care, and physical and occupational therapy.

Workshops for wheelchair maintenance and repair and about medical equipment were also held.

This program was one of KSrelief’s volunteer initiatives and emphasized the importance of volunteer work.


Saudi ambassador meets Yemen detainee negotiating delegation

Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Jaber meets with a negotiating delegation concerned with detainees in country.
Updated 25 December 2025
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Saudi ambassador meets Yemen detainee negotiating delegation

  • During meeting in Riyadh, ambassador commended the significant efforts by the negotiating team, which recently culminated in an agreement

RIYADH: Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Jaber met with a negotiating delegation concerned with detainees in the country on Thursday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

During the meeting in Riyadh, the ambassador commended the significant efforts by the negotiating team, which recently culminated in an agreement.

He also reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s continued support for the complete release of all detainees, abductees and forcibly disappeared persons from all parties.

During the meeting, he emphasized the importance of completing implementation procedures, exchanging lists and records, and expediting the execution of the agreed mechanism for the exchange process.