KSrelief continues food aid projects globally

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Last week, KSrelief distributed 175,000 bags of bread in Lebanon. (SPA)
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Last week, KSrelief distributed 175,000 bags of bread in Lebanon. (SPA)
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Updated 29 December 2024
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KSrelief continues food aid projects globally

RIYADH: KSrelief, Saudi Arabia’s aid agency, continues to provide food assistance to vulnerable populations in several countries.
KSrelief distributed 500 cartons of dates on Thursday in the Red Sea State of Sudan, benefiting 5,162 individuals from displaced families. 




KSrelief distributes 500 date cartons in Sudan (SPA)

The agency also handed out 175,000 bags of bread to needy families, including Syrians, Palestinians and members of the host community in northern Lebanon.
This initiative benefited 125,000 individuals.
In Pakistan, KSrelief has distributed 2,300 food boxes in flood-affected areas of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, benefiting 14,227 individuals.




KSrelief hands out 2,300 food parcels to flood-affected areas in Pakistan (SPA)

 In Syria’s earthquake-hit regions, KSrelief has distributed 747 food parcels and 747 hygiene kits to affected families in Al-Dana of the Idlib Governorate.
The aid, which benefited 4,482 individuals, is part of a continuing project that supports people affected by the recent earthquake in northern Syria.




KSrelief has distributed 747 food parcels and 747 hygiene kits to affected families in Al-Dana of the Idlib Governorate. (SPA)

 


Saudi Arabia decorates former Centcom commander with King Abdulaziz Medal

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Saudi Arabia decorates former Centcom commander with King Abdulaziz Medal

  • The King Abdulaziz Medal is one of the highest and most prestigious civilian and military honors in Saudi Arabia
  • As CENTCOM chief, Kurilla was instrumental in deepening the eight-decade military partnership between the US and Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has bestowed the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class upon the former commander of the US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM), retired General Michael Kurilla.

Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman conferred the award upon the directives of King Salman, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The ceremony took place at the defense minister’s office in Riyadh on Thursday.

The King Abdulaziz Medal, often referred to as the Order of King Abdulaziz, is one of the highest and most prestigious civilian and military honors in Saudi Arabia. Named after the Kingdom’s founder, King Abdulaziz Al Saud, the order was officially inaugurated by King Faisal on March 20, 1971.

Prince Khalid bin Salman, right, receiving and General Michael Kurilla (ret.) at his Ministry of Defense office on Thursday. (SPA)

General Kurilla, who retired from active duty in August 2025, served as the 15th commander of CENTCOM, overseeing US military operations across 21 countries in the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia.

During his tenure at CENTCOM from April 2022 to August 2025, Kurilla was instrumental in deepening the eight-decade military partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia. He made numerous strategic visits to the Kingdom, working closely with top defense leaders, including Chief of General Staff Gen. Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili.

Their frequent engagements focused on advancing joint military readiness, expanding regional security integration, and addressing evolving threats, such as Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.