KSrelief delivers aid to vulnerable communities

KSrelief has delivered thousands of food baskets to some of the world’s most vulnerable people (SPA)
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Updated 18 March 2025
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KSrelief delivers aid to vulnerable communities

  • Etaam project aims to distribute 390,109 food parcels across 27 countries during Ramadan

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief has delivered thousands of food baskets to some of the world’s most vulnerable people, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

In Bangladesh’s Bagerhat district, 100 packages were distributed to families in need as part of the Etaam Ramadan food project.

In Djibouti, 900 parcels supported 5,400 people in Balbala, while 581 parcels were distributed in Western Beqaa, Lebanon, benefiting 2,900 individuals.

Now in its fourth phase, the Etaam project aims to distribute 390,109 food parcels across 27 countries during Ramadan, benefiting 2.3 million people at a cost of over SR67 million ($17.8 million).

Meanwhile, KSrelief distributed 1,200 baskets in Khartoum, Sudan, benefiting 8,670 people. The project will also distribute 30,000 parcels to displaced people returning home in several Sudanese states.

In Somalia, 600 clothing kits were provided to vulnerable families in Hargeisa, benefiting 3,600 individuals. This is part of the shelter assistance project for displaced and affected people in the country.


Festival of Cultures to feature more than 90 countries

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Festival of Cultures to feature more than 90 countries

MADINAH: The Festival of Cultures and Peoples will run from Feb. 12 to 19 at the Islamic University of Madinah with broad participation representing more than 90 countries across the world’s continents.

The event is presented as a cultural and humanitarian showcase that reflects values of diversity and coexistence, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.

The festival will offer more than 100 activities for all age groups. The programs include cultural and heritage performances, pavilions introducing world cultures, and more than 100 play areas for children, enriching the experience for visitors.

More than 30 restaurants will take part, serving international dishes that reflect the heritage of participating countries. The tasting experience highlights the richness and variety of global cuisines.

The festival builds on its success in previous years, the Saudi Press Agency reported. It is positioned as a global cultural platform that highlights shared values among peoples, strengthens civilizational communication, and reinforces the message of moderation and openness represented by the Kingdom.