Saudi aid agency distributes food baskets worldwide

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In Benin, KSrelief launched the Etaam project, with beneficiaries expressing gratitude to the Saudi government. (SPA)
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In Benin, KSrelief launched the Etaam project, with beneficiaries expressing gratitude to the Saudi government. (SPA)
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In Benin, KSrelief launched the Etaam project, with beneficiaries expressing gratitude to the Saudi government. (SPA)
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Updated 04 March 2025
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Saudi aid agency distributes food baskets worldwide

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency, KSrelief, is distributing food baskets worldwide through its Etaam initiative during the holy month of Ramadan, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

In Indonesia, KSrelief launched the project at the National Zakat Agency headquarters in Jakarta, aiming to distribute 7,911 food baskets to 47,466 individuals across four regions.

In Kosovo, 8,110 food baskets will be distributed across 30 governorates, benefiting about 40,550 people. The baskets include rice, oil, pasta, sugar and flour.

In Benin, KSrelief launched the Etaam project, with beneficiaries expressing gratitude to the Saudi government.

In Guinea, 7,500 families will receive food baskets in the cities of Conakry, Dubreka, Mamou, Kankan and Nzerekore.

In Mauritania, 7,352 food baskets will be distributed to 44,112 individuals, while in Tajikistan, 7,120 baskets will benefit 35,000 vulnerable individuals across several cities.

In Burkina Faso, KSrelief launched the project in Ouagadougou to distribute 8,400 food baskets to 50,400 people.

Overall, KSrelief plans to distribute 390,109 food baskets across 27 countries during Ramadan, benefiting more than 2.3 million people at a total cost exceeding SR67 million ($18 million).


Saudi Arabia acknowledges ‘effective cooperation’ after Lebanese authorities seize narco lab

Updated 29 January 2026
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Saudi Arabia acknowledges ‘effective cooperation’ after Lebanese authorities seize narco lab

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia highlighted the productive cooperation between the Kingdom and Lebanon after the seizure of a drugs facility. 

The Saudi interior ministry said the lab was being used to manufacture narcotic substances and  precursor materials, in addition to firearms. 

The ministry statement, posted on social media early on Thursday, said the Kingdom acknowledges the effective cooperation with the Lebanese authorities in monitoring and controlling narcotic substances. 

The Kingdom reaffirmed its commitment to continuing efforts to combat criminal activities that threaten its security and youth through drugs, by confronting, thwarting, and apprehending those involved, the statement added.