KSrelief continues humanitarian initiatives in Yemen and Syria

In Yemen KSrelief completed the first phase of an outreach vaccination campaign in Aden. (SPA)
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Updated 05 May 2025
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KSrelief continues humanitarian initiatives in Yemen and Syria

RIYADH: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief continues to launch volunteer programs throughout the Arab world to address humanitarian crises and improve the health of Yemeni and Syrian people.

In Damascus, the team completed three volunteer initiatives that supported hundreds with disaster response, administrative training, and psychosocial support for women and children. The program ran from April 26 to May 3.

In Yemen, meanwhile, KSrelief completed the first phase of an outreach vaccination campaign in the Aden governorate in collaboration with Yemen’s Minister of Public Health and Population Qasem Buhaibeh.

On Friday, the organization launched vocational training courses in Wadi Hadhramaut, Yemen, to improve the livelihood of locals and boost economic development.

The project targeted 1,500 people and focused on home appliance maintenance, carpentry, vehicle repair, men’s tailoring, beekeeping, plumbing, photography, and electricity and energy.

 


Saudi authority takes legal action on medical device violations

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Saudi authority takes legal action on medical device violations

RIYADH: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has referred a commercial facility to the Public Prosecution for distributing and selling medical devices for purposes other than their intended use without obtaining the authority’s mandatory pre-approval.

This pre-approval ensures quality standards and safe usage, and the facility’s actions breach the Medical Devices and Supplies System, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

The authority stressed its zero-tolerance stance toward violations that endanger consumer safety. Under the law, offenders may face up to 10 years in prison or fines of up to SR10 million ($2.67 million).

The authority reaffirmed its commitment to strict regulatory enforcement and urged all commercial entities to comply with standards to ensure product safety and avoid legal consequences. It also encouraged the public to report violations via the toll-free number 19999.