Saudi aid agency to support 1,000 orphans in Syria

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In Jordan, KSrelief organized recreational activities for 1,000 orphaned children from the Syrian refugee and host communities to improve their living conditions and bring joy. (SPA)
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A mobile medical clinic in Yemen's Hajjah governorate served 1,691 patients in one month. (SPA)
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Updated 08 April 2025
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Saudi aid agency to support 1,000 orphans in Syria

RIYADH: The Kingdom's aid agency, KSrelief, is providing humanitarian assistance to some of the world’s most vulnerable people, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

KSrelief signed a cooperation agreement with a civil society organization to support orphan care and economic empowerment in earthquake-affected areas of northwestern Syria.

The agreement aims to provide monthly cash allowances to 1,000 orphaned children in Jindires town and Aleppo governorate. It will also empower 400 women foster mothers through in-kind grants and vocational training, the SPA reported.

In Jordan, KSrelief organized recreational activities for 1,000 orphaned children from the Syrian refugee and host communities to improve their living conditions and bring joy.

In Yemen, KSrelief delivered more than 45 million liters of drinking and non-potable water to Hajjah and Saada governorates in one month as part of its water and sanitation project.

A mobile medical clinic in Hajjah governorate served 1,691 patients during the same period, the SPA added.

In Lebanon, KSrelief distributed 460 food baskets to vulnerable families in Koura, benefiting 2,300 people, and 6,181 vouchers as part of its clothing project. 


Arab leaders congratulate Saudi leadership on Foundation Day

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Arab leaders congratulate Saudi leadership on Foundation Day

  • Nation celebrating 299th anniversary of establishment of First Saudi State

RIYADH: Arab leaders congratulated King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday, as Saudi Arabia celebrated Foundation Day.

King Mohammed VI of Morocco, Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas all extended their best wishes to the leadership and the Kingdom for their continued prosperity and development.

Abbas noted Saudi Arabia’s strong support for the Palestinian people and its efforts to secure the recognition of a Palestinian state by several countries, including France and the UK, in September.

Sheikh Meshaal commended Saudi Arabia’s significant role in ensuring security and stability, and in promoting peace in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

On Saturday, the Saudi leadership received congratulations from King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain and Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar.

Saudi Arabia is staging various events to mark the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State by Imam Muhammed bin Saud in 1727.