DUBAI: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has announced a series of new health initiatives spanning Yemen, Djibouti, and global disease prevention partnerships, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
In Riyadh, KSrelief signed an agreement with a civil society organization on Wednesday to establish an integrated dialysis center within Al-Jahi Hospital in Daw'an district of Yemen’s Hadhramaut governorate.
The new facility will provide treatment for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure, a service which is widely unavailable in the region. The project aims to improve the quality of life for patients, while strengthening Yemen’s strained healthcare system.
Meanwhile, in Djibouti, KSrelief launched a medical support project to supply the country’s Ministry of Health with essential medicines and equipment. The shipment included blood pressure medication, anti-nausea drugs, fever reducers, and critical medical supplies such as endotracheal tubes and arm slings.
Djibouti’s Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmed Robleh Abdilleh, expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia for its “generous support and high-quality assistance” in bolstering his country’s health sector according to SPA.
KSrelief also hosted Peter Sands, Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, at its headquarters in Riyadh. The meeting, led by KSrelief Senior Advisor for Medical and Humanitarian Research Dr. Ziyad bin Ahmed Memish, explored strategies to combat the spread of infectious diseases worldwide. Sands commended KSrelief’s contributions, praising its funding of health projects and efforts to raise awareness of epidemics threatening global health.
KSrelief continues global health efforts with projects in Yemen, Djibouti
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KSrelief continues global health efforts with projects in Yemen, Djibouti
- The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has announced a series of new health initiatives spanning Yemen, Djibouti, and global disease prevention partnerships
Trump designates Saudi Arabia as Major Non-NATO Ally
- Announcement came during a black-tie White House dinner honoring Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman
- The Crown Prince stressed that today marks a new phase in bilateral cooperation, with economic ties expanding across unprecedented sectors
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has on Tuesday announced that the US will formally designate Saudi Arabia as a Major Non-NATO Ally, marking a significant elevation in defense ties between Washington and the Kingdom.
He revealed the decision during a black-tie White House dinner honoring Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
“Tonight, I’m pleased to announce that we’re taking our military cooperation to even greater heights by formally designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally — something that is very important to them,” Trump said.
“And I’m telling you now for the first time, because they wanted to keep a little secret for tonight,” he added.
The new status paves the way for deeper military cooperation and carries strong symbolic weight, with Trump saying it will advance U.S.–Saudi defense coordination “to even greater heights.”
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman thanked Trump for a “warm and great welcome,” adding, “We feel home.”
He referenced the historic foundations of the U.S.–Saudi relationship, noting that the partnership dates back nearly nine decades to the meeting between President Franklin D. Roosevelt and King Abdulaziz, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia.
He also pointed to upcoming milestones for both nations, America approaching its 250th anniversary and Saudi Arabia nearing its 300th year, saying these celebrations underscore the long arc of shared cooperation.
Reviewing the history of the alliance, the Crown Prince highlighted joint efforts across World War II, the Cold War, and the long fight against extremism and terrorism. Yet he stressed that today marks a new phase in bilateral cooperation, with economic ties expanding across unprecedented sectors.
“Today is a special day,” the Crown Prince said. “We think the horizon of economic cooperation between Saudi Arabia and America is bigger and wider in many areas. We’ve been signing a lot of agreements that can open the door to develop the relationship deeper in many areas, and we’re going to work on it.”
He emphasized that the opportunities ahead are substantial, adding, “We believe the opportunities are huge, so we have to focus on implementation and keep increasing the opportunities between our two countries.”
Trump repeatedly expressed appreciation for the Crown Prince’s partnership and leadership, highlighting major agreements signed during the visit, including deals on civil nuclear energy, critical minerals, and artificial intelligence, describing the scale of investment as unprecedented.
Trump emphasized that Saudi Arabia is undertaking a major expansion of its defense capabilities, referencing the Kingdom’s plans for nearly $142 billion in purchases of U.S. military equipment and services, which he called “the largest arms purchase in history.”
He framed the acquisition as part of a broader strategy to enhance Middle East security and reinforce the Kingdom’s role as a stabilizing force.
In addition to the Major Non-NATO Ally designation, Trump announced that the U.S. and Saudi Arabia had signed a historic strategic defense agreement.
He said the pact would create “a stronger and more capable alliance” and support what he called the closest the Middle East has ever come to “truly everlasting peace.”
Trump thanked the Crown Prince for “for all the help” in shaping what he described as a historic moment for regional peace and U.S.–Saudi cooperation, and for playing a central role in recent diplomatic breakthroughs, including steps that contributed to ending the war in Gaza.
“Even the great experts… are calling it a miracle,” he said of recent regional shifts.
Both leaders framed the moment as the beginning of a new chapter.
