RIYADH: The Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) on Wednesday unveiled its new identity.
The new identity reflects the new mission, vision and value of RCCI adapted to match the ambitious plans being developed for comprehensive transformation and economical diversification under the direct leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman.
The launch was attended by Commerce and Industry Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, RCCI and Council of Saudi Chambers Chairman Abdul Rahman Al-Zamil and RCCI Secretary-General Mohammed Al-Kathiri, along with prominent businessmen, businesswomen and journalists.
As part of the event, a number of major business initiatives formulated by RCCI were announced. Al-Kathiri said that all these initiatives would be realized in the coming five years.
The initiatives included transforming Riyadh into a regional business center by 2020, forming a strategy to position Riyadh as the main hub for local, regional, and international exhibitions and conferences by 2019, and promoting partnerships between different business sectors in the area to achieve more development, and applying advanced technologies to achieve sustainable economic development.
Riyadh Chamber unveils new mission
Riyadh Chamber unveils new mission
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.
