Saudi-Polish friendship committee discusses agriculture and environmental collaboration

Both sides discussed ways to share experiences in order to make a difference in sustainability and food security. (Supplied)
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Updated 18 February 2025
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Saudi-Polish friendship committee discusses agriculture and environmental collaboration

  • The meeting was attended by Undersecretary of Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Ahmed Al-Eyada and Poland’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Robert Rostek

RIYADH: The National Center for Sustainable Agriculture Research and Development, also known as Estidamah, organized a joint meeting in Riyadh between the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the Polish-Saudi Friendship Committee in the Polish Parliament to explore collaboration in agriculture and environmental sectors.

The meeting was attended by Undersecretary of Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Ahmed Al-Eyada and Poland’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Robert Rostek, Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed ways to share experiences that promote sustainability and contribute to achieving food security.

The visiting delegation members also toured the center‘s research facilities, where they were briefed on the latest research projects and technologies used in sustainable agriculture.

 


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.