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Arab News
11-06-2025
- Health
- Arab News
KSrelief's role in global aid efforts praised at UN donor support meeting
RIYADH: Aqeel Al-Ghamdi, assistant supervisor general for planning and development at the Saudi aid agency KSrelief and Saudi Arabia's representative in the Donor Support Group for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, participated in a high-level meeting in Jersey, UK. The meeting was organized by the UN Pooled Fund Working Group and attended by senior representatives from donor countries and international humanitarian organizations. In his speech, Al-Ghamdi emphasized the need to strengthen joint action and coordination among donor countries and UN institutions to ensure equitable and effective aid access, especially for the most vulnerable. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the meeting was a key milestone in global efforts to improve financing mechanisms and responses to humanitarian needs. Al-Ghamdi reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's commitment, under the leadership of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to continue supporting global humanitarian efforts, helping to protect lives and improve living conditions in affected communities. He noted that the Kingdom is among the world's largest humanitarian donors and has led significant initiatives through KSrelief in recent years. These efforts have reached more than 100 countries and were implemented in partnership with UN agencies and international organizations. At the meeting's conclusion, participants praised Saudi Arabia's pivotal role in humanitarian support and stressed the need to sustain international momentum for effective and lasting impact. Since its launch in May 2015, KSrelief has implemented 3,438 projects worth more than $7.9 billion in 107 countries, in collaboration with at least 318 organizations. These programs cover food security, early recovery, water, sanitation and hygiene, health, camp coordination, education, protection, emergency aid, logistics, telecommunications, and nutrition.
Leaders
19-02-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
KSrelief Official Meets with Tajik Ambassador to Discuss Humanitarian Efforts
Dr. Aqeel Al Ghamdi, Assistant Supervisor General for Planning and Development at the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), met yesterday with Tajikistan's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Akram Karimi, at KSrelief headquarters in Riyadh. Their discussions focused on relief and humanitarian efforts, exploring ways to enhance support for Tajikistan. During the meeting, Ambassador Karimi praised Saudi Arabia's humanitarian initiatives, highlighting KSrelief's vital role in assisting those in need and supporting affected individuals in his country. Related Topics: KSrelief Launches Etaam-4 Initiative to Distribute Food Baskets in Ramadan First Arabian Cruise Ship Arrives in Jeddah Ahead of Maiden Voyage KSrelief Launches Heart Surgery Volunteer Project in Kyrgyzstan Saudi FM: Gaza, Lebanon Aggression Caused Unprecedented Human Suffering Short link : Post Views: 122 Related Stories
