The Naval forces of Saudi Arabia and Sudan began joint military exercises on the Sudanese coast of the Red Sea on Sunday. This is the first operation of its kind, according to a statement Sudanese Army spokesperson, Al Sawarmi Khaled Saad
The operation was aimed at “training the naval forces of the two countries to combat smuggling in the Red Sea of all different forms and strengthen security and stability in the region. Also intended is fostering a closer cooperation between the two navies and the standardization of military language in order to facilitate the implementation of the tasks in the future.”
He explained that the Sudanese Army “received two Saudi ships and special forces and marines from Saudi Arabia to participate in the exercise, which will end next Wednesday, and these joint exercises will continue in the future.”
The official spokesman indicated “the joint Saudi-Sudanese military training is part of a program agreed upon two months ago during an exchange of visits by delegations of the two countries.”
Saudi-Sudanese military holds joint exercise
Saudi-Sudanese military holds joint exercise
Saudi aid agency launches food distribution projects in Djibouti and Guinea
- Projects to benefit 40,000 individuals across Djibouti and 50,000 in Guinea
- KSrelief's aid programs have reached a total of 113 countries across four continents
RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has launched its 2026 food distribution projects in the African republics of Djibouti and Guinea.
The initiatives are part of Saudi Arabia’s broader humanitarian relief efforts to enhance global food security for vulnerable populations, according to statements carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
In Djibouti, Saudi Ambassador Mutrek Al-Ajaleen and other local officials rolled out the fifth phase of the year’s project. It consists of 6,715 baskets of essential food items designed to support 40,000 individuals across multiple regions of the country.
In Guinea, Saudi Ambassador Dr. Fahad Al-Rashidi led the launch ceremony for a similar initiative. Under this project, 8,400 food baskets will be distributed, benefiting 50,000 people nationwide.
Since its establishment in 2015, KSrelief has served as Saudi Arabia's primary humanitarian arm, making food security one of its largest and most critical operational sectors. According to the center's official statistics, KSrelief has implemented over 1,150 dedicated food security projects at a total cost of more than $2.2 billion.
These specific food distribution initiatives have successfully delivered vital sustenance to vulnerable populations in 86 countries worldwide. Broadening the scope beyond just food security, KSrelief's overall humanitarian and development aid programs have reached a total of 113 countries across four continents.
