Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief ramps up aid efforts worldwide

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KSrelief distributed 300 digital headphones to students with hearing impairments in Aden, Yemen. (SPA)
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KSRelief handed over on Saturday the Kingdom's gift to Bulgaria, which included 25 tons of dates, to the president of the Bulgarian Red Cross, Hristo Grigorov. (SPA)
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A team from KSrelief paid an inspection visit to a project to support orphaned and needy students in the Islamic Sheikhdom Schools in Albania. (SPA)
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KSrelief on Saturday distributed 86 tons and 135 kilograms of food baskets to the most needy families in the Mudhaffar district of Taiz, Yemen, benefiting 4,830 individuals. (SPA)
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KSrelief continues to provide medical services to Syrian refugees in the Zaatari camp in Jordan. (SPA)
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Displaced and drought-affected residents of Daynili district in Banadir region of Mogadishu, Somalia received relief assistance from KSrelief on Saturday. (SPA)
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Displaced and drought-affected residents of Daynili district in Banadir region of Mogadishu, Somalia received relief assistance from KSrelief on Saturday. (SPA)
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Updated 19 September 2022
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Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief ramps up aid efforts worldwide

  • Among the latest beneficiaries were some 6,000 Somalians affected by drought in Mogadishu
  • KSrelief’s team also inspected a project to support students, orphans and needy people in Albanian Islamic sheikhdom schools

RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has stepped up assistance programs in Somalia, Albania and Yemen with food aid, health and educational projects.
KSrelief recently distributed 70 tons of food aid to the displaced and drought-affected people in the Daynile district of Banaadir region in the Somali capital Mogadishu, benefiting 6,000 people.




Displaced and drought-affected residents of Daynili district in Banadir region of Mogadishu, Somalia received relief assistance from KSrelief on Saturday. (SPA)

The aid comes within the second phase of Saudi Arabia’s urgent intervention to contribute to covering the humanitarian needs of people affected by drought in Somalia, to support food and nutrition programs for children and provide water and shelter for the displaced, as well as lifesaving emergency programs.
Meanwhile, KSrelief’s team inspected a project to support students, orphans and needy people in Albanian Islamic sheikhdom schools. The team was briefed on the progress of the project aiming to support 154 children in the cities of Tirana and Elbasan by providing tuition fees and educational supplies for them.




A team from KSrelief pays an inspection visit to a project to support orphaned and needy students in the Islamic sheikhdom schools in Albania. (SPA)

In Yemen, KSrelief distributed more than 219 tons of food baskets to needy families in Aden governorate, benefiting 12,300 individuals. The project aims to distribute more than 192,000 food baskets to needy families in 15 Yemeni governorates.
Al-Jada Health Center outlets in Hajjah governorate also provided treatment to 5,852 people in one week through the support of KSrelief. The services are part of the Kingdom’s efforts, represented by KSrelief, to improve the capacities of the health sector in Yemen. 




KSrelief provided support to Al Jadah Health Center in the Midi district of Hajjah, Yemen, which provided treatment services to 5,852 beneficiaries during the last week of August 2022. (SPA)

In a lecture in Madinah last May, Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, KSrelief’s Chief Supervisor, said the agency maintains 1,997 humanitarian and relief projects in 84 countries so far, in cooperation with 175 international, regional and local partners, for a total value of more than $5.7 billion.

KSrelief was established under the guidance of King Salman in 2015 as a vehicle for relief and humanitarian work, and to convey Saudi values to the world.

Saudi Arabia history of charity and supporting impoverished people abroad, however, began as early as the 1950s when the government sent relief to victims of the Punjab floods, despite the limited income of the Kingdom at the time. 

Dr. Al-Rabeeah noted that in 1974 the Kingdom established the Saudi Fund for Development with the aim of stimulating economic growth in developing countries, benefiting 55 countries within four years.

He said the volume of Saudi aid between 1996 and 2021, alone, amounted to $94.6 billion delivered to 165 countries around the world.
 


Eastern Region’s green initiative shows remarkable progress

Updated 09 January 2025
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Eastern Region’s green initiative shows remarkable progress

  • Initiative has focused on introducing climate-appropriate trees and flowers
  • Eastern Province Municipality emphasized the project’s collaborative nature

DAMMAM: Significant strides were made by the Eastern Province Municipality last year in its efforts towards vegetation expansion and anti-desertification.

The initiative, designed to counter industrial pollution, improve air quality and move towards environmental sustainability, has focused on introducing climate-appropriate trees and flowers while adhering to scientific afforestation guidelines and controls.

Throughout the year, the municipality launched 87 initiatives involving more than 1,200 volunteers across 60 parks. This included the Dammam Corniche waterfront and its walking trails where some 680,000 trees and shrubs were planted, complemented by 7.7 million flowers, expanding green coverage by 205,000 sq. meters.

Work was also carried out to rehabilitate streets and other spaces, while technical upgrades included maintenance work on 200 pumps and the installation of irrigation networks covering 30 km of streets.

There was also progress for the park investment program, with four parks already under investment management and 400 more designated for future opportunities.

The municipality emphasized the project’s collaborative nature, highlighting the active participation of community members, government bodies and the private sector companies. Its inclusive approach aims to cultivate a lasting environmental consciousness and ensure sustainability practices are passed down to future generations.


Riyadh to host second edition of Model of Care Forum

Updated 09 January 2025
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Riyadh to host second edition of Model of Care Forum

  • Forum aims to introduce the Saudi healthcare model locally and internationally, highlight success stories, and outline future goals and ambitions
  • Forum represents the second phase in a four-part strategic process in the healthcare sector’s transformation

RIYADH: Riyadh will host the second edition of the Model of Care Forum under the patronage of Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel.

Organised by the Health Holding Co. on Jan. 28-29, the forum will be held at Malfa Hall in Prince Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City.

The forum aims to introduce the Saudi healthcare model locally and internationally, highlight success stories, and outline future goals and ambitions in line with the Saudi Vision 2030.

It also promotes partnership in healthcare among individuals and their families by taking necessary measures to maintain their health, ensuring the provision of healthcare that meets societal needs according to the highest quality standards.

The forum represents the second phase in a four-part strategic process in the healthcare sector’s transformation, aimed at developing the healthcare model in the Kingdom.

The Health Holding Co. is playing a key role in enabling healthcare delivery through 20 health clusters across Saudi Arabia.


Directorate imposes new exit visa requirement

Updated 09 January 2025
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Directorate imposes new exit visa requirement

  • Directorate addressed employers, stating that if a resident identity is valid for fewer than 30 days, the final exit visa may not be issued
  • Resident identity must be renewed for the issuance of the final exit visa

RIYADH: The Saudi General Directorate of Passports has said that resident identities must be valid for at least 30 days when applying for a final exit visa.

The directorate addressed employers, stating that if a resident identity is valid for fewer than 30 days, the final exit visa may not be issued. In that case, the resident identity must be renewed for the issuance of the final exit visa.

It noted that if a resident identity is valid for more than 30 days and fewer than 60 days, a final exit visa may be issued for the resident identity’s remaining period.

If the resident identity is valid for 60 days or more, the final exit visa may be issued for 60 days only.

The directorate noted that employers may issue final exit visas for their sponsored workers or affiliated family members through the Ministry of Interior’s Absher Business platform, and the Muqeem portal.


Saudi king and crown prince congratulate Joseph Aoun on being elected president of Lebanon

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (File/SPA)
Updated 09 January 2025
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Saudi king and crown prince congratulate Joseph Aoun on being elected president of Lebanon

  • In a congratulatory cable, King Salman wished Aoun success and the Lebanese people further progress and prosperity

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Joseph Aoun on being elected president of Lebanon on Thursday.

In a congratulatory cable, King Salman wished Aoun success and the Lebanese people further progress and prosperity.The crown prince sent a similar cable.

Lebanon’s parliament voted Thursday to elect the country’s army commander, Joseph Aoun, as head of state, filling a more than two-year-long presidential vacuum.

Thursday’s session was the 13th attempt to elect a successor to Michel Aoun, whose term ended in October 2022.


King Abdulaziz Public Library launches Thara Saudi, Athar initiatives

The Thara Saudi and Athar initiatives are launched at the third Saudi Tourism Forum in Riyadh. (Supplied)
Updated 09 January 2025
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King Abdulaziz Public Library launches Thara Saudi, Athar initiatives

  • Through Thara Saudi the KAPL offers a number of programs that contribute to highlighting cultural tourism
  • Athar is an interactive platform inspired by one of the pioneering national documentation projects, “The Encyclopedia of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia”

RIYADH: General Supervisor of the King Abdulaziz Public Library Faisal bin Abdulrahman bin Muammar launched the Thara Saudi and Athar initiatives at the third Saudi Tourism Forum in Riyadh.

Through Thara Saudi the KAPL offers a number of programs that contribute to highlighting cultural tourism, while Athar is an interactive platform inspired by one of the pioneering national documentation projects, “The Encyclopedia of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

Speaking at the launch, Muammar said: “The Thara Saudi Arabia is the initiative through which the library seeks to provide a distinctive cultural tourism experience that reflects the rich and diverse history and culture of the Kingdom and aims to present a sustainable vision that contributes to enhancing local culture in global languages.

“It comes as an expression of the efforts of 40 years of cultural and cognitive work, which created a national legacy and a sustainable impact,” added Muammar.

He said the KAPL also launched the Athar initiative, which represents the historical monuments and landmarks mentioned in the encyclopedia of Saudi Arabia, enabling tourists to discover the Kingdom in an unprecedented way.

This project is designed to enhance the Kingdom’s position as a global destination for cultural tourism, and reflects the great diversity Saudi Arabia enjoys.

Through its pavilion at the Saudi Tourism Forum, which was held from Jan. 7-9 at the Riyadh Front, the KAPL seeks to enhance cultural awareness and provide knowledge content that contributes to highlighting the Saudi national heritage, and encourages the exploration of the Kingdom’s unique cultural destinations.

In November the KAPL launched an initiative to position Saudi Arabia as a top global destination for cultural tourism by attracting visitors worldwide to explore the library’s diverse branches.

This project aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 by strengthening national identity, fostering cultural exchange, and supporting sustainable development.

Through its efforts, the KAPL seeks to showcase Saudi Arabia’s rich heritage, folk arts, and traditions, while deepening citizens’ connections to their cultural roots and contributing to economic diversification.