Saudi king, crown prince donate SR150 million to Jood Regions campaign

King Salman (R) and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (SPA photo)
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Updated 01 March 2025
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Saudi king, crown prince donate SR150 million to Jood Regions campaign

  • Launched each year during Ramadan, the campaign seeks to provide more than 10,000 housing units for the most needy Saudi families

RIYADH: King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have donated a total of SR150 million ($40 million) to the second Jood Regions campaign, launched at the start of Ramadan.

The SR100 million from the king and SR50 million from the crown prince is to support housing programs and initiatives aimed at providing homes for needy families in the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.

Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majid Al-Hogail expressed gratitude for the support, emphasizing its significant impact on the families’ quality of life and stability.

“This will have a tremendous and effective impact on providing suitable housing units for the needy families within the Jood Regions campaign during the month of Ramadan,” he said.

The Jood Regions campaign was first launched during Ramadan 2024 by the non-profit Housing Development Organization “Sakan” to provide more than 10,000 housing units for the most needy families across the Kingdom’s 13 provinces.

The campaigns include events to raise awareness and encourage community participation. Organized by local authorities, the campaigns bring together entrepreneurs, leaders and others to ensure citizens access suitable housing with ease and reliability, fulfilling the goals of developmental housing initiatives.


Harvard delegation visits King Abdulaziz University to strengthen academic ties

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Harvard delegation visits King Abdulaziz University to strengthen academic ties

JEDDAH: A delegation from Harvard University, including faculty and Harvard Business School students, visited King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah to explore academic cooperation.

The delegation toured the faculty of economics and administration, where officials presented its academic programs, research activities, and recent developments in business and management education.

The visit included an open meeting with KAU President Tareef Alaama. Talks focused on potential academic and research collaboration, according to a university press release.

KAU officials said the visit reflects growing international academic engagement and supports the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals to strengthen higher education and develop a knowledge-based economy.

The faculty of economics and administration, the first faculty established at King Abdulaziz University, includes 10 academic departments and offers more than 30 undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

The university aims to enhance scientific and intellectual exchange and expand research and education through partnerships with local and international institutions.

These partnerships foster creativity and open new opportunities for learning and development, strengthening the university’s ability to deliver innovative academic and research solutions, the report stated.