Syrian prime minister lauds Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian program

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Syrian PM Mohammed Al-Bashir meets KSrelief’s volunteer team, led by Dr. Ali bin Saad Al-Qarni. (SPA)
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A convoy of 60 aid trucks passed through the Jouf region en route to Syria. (SPA)
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Updated 12 February 2025
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Syrian prime minister lauds Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian program

  • Convoy of 60 trucks crosses Jouf region to deliver urgent aid to people in need

RIYADH: Syrian Arab Republic Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Bashir met a volunteer team from Saudi aid agency KSrelief led by Volunteer Programs Director Dr. Ali bin Saad Al-Qarni.

During the meeting in Damascus, they discussed developments in the Saudi Amal Volunteer Program, which supports Syrians through 104 campaigns in medical and surgical specialties, training and education, and economic empowerment, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The Syrian prime minister expressed his gratitude to Saudi Arabia, led by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for KSrelief’s generous humanitarian aid.

Al-Bashir also praised the Saudi Amal Volunteer Program’s effective role in assisting the Syrian people, the SPA reported.

The KSrelief team, in turn, thanked the Syrian government for facilitating the program’s work, highlighting the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting Syrians through a range of humanitarian and relief initiatives.

Meanwhile, a convoy of 60 aid trucks, part of the Saudi humanitarian operation by KSrelief, passed through the Jouf region on Tuesday en route to Syria through the Al-Haditha border crossing, the SPA reported.

Loaded with food, relief supplies and shelter materials, the convoy was warmly received by locals in Jouf, who provided support under the guidance of Jouf Gov. Prince Faisal bin Nawaf.

The KSrelief team expressed gratitude to the governor and the people of Jouf for their hospitality, the SPA said.

The humanitarian operation reflects Saudi Arabia’s efforts to assist people in times of crisis.


KSrelief aid reaches thousands in crisis zones

Updated 18 January 2026
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KSrelief aid reaches thousands in crisis zones

  • Since 2015, KSrelief has implemented 4,066 projects in 109 countries, spending over $8.28 billion

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief continues to provide vital assistance to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.

In Yemen, the organization distributed 1,850 shopping vouchers in Marib governorate, enabling beneficiaries to purchase winter clothing. The aid reached hundreds of displaced individuals living in camps.

In Lebanon, the KSrelief-funded ambulance service of the Subul Al-Salam Social Association in Miniyeh district, northern Lebanon, carried out 34 emergency missions last week.

In Chad, the Saudi aid agency distributed 1,600 cartons of dates and women’s hygiene kits in Chari-Baguirmi province, benefiting 800 families from the most vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities, refugees, and widows.

KSrelief also distributed 803 food baskets in Dandadji village, Maradi, Niger, benefiting 5,621 individuals from 803 families.

In Sudan, the agency distributed 2,513 food baskets to vulnerable and displaced families in Kosti locality, White Nile state, reaching 18,678 individuals.

Since 2015, KSrelief has implemented 4,066 projects in 109 countries, spending over $8.28 billion on food security, health, education, water and sanitation, shelter and early recovery.