OCO distributes Ramadan aid in Yemen
Salalah – Oman Charitable Organization (OCO) is distributing Ramadan aid in Hadhramaut governorate and around it in Yemen. This is part of the sultanate's ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the people of Yemen.
The initiative aims to ease the financial burden on needy families by providing essential food baskets through a structured distribution mechanism, ensuring aid reaches those most in need in coordination with relevant authorities.
Officials in Hadhramaut expressed their gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and the sultanate for their unwavering support. They commended OCO's efforts in assisting vulnerable families, particularly amid the economic challenges facing the governorate.
Badr al Zaabi, Acting CEO of OCO, affirmed that this aid is an extension of Oman's longstanding humanitarian commitment to Yemen and that distribution efforts will continue ensuring support reaches the largest possible number of deserving families.
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