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Arab News
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Six Saudi trucks carrying food aid for Gaza cross Rafah border crossing
RIYADH: Six Saudi trucks carrying food aid for Gaza crossed the Rafah border crossing, Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The humanitarian consignment, provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, is destined for the Gaza Strip as part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing campaign to deliver vital assistance to the Palestinian people. A worst-case scenario of famine is unfolding in Gaza and immediate action is needed to avoid widespread death, a hunger monitor warned on Tuesday, as the number of Palestinians reported killed in the conflict crossed the 60,000 threshold. Facing mounting international criticism over conditions in Gaza, Israel announced steps over the weekend to ease aid access. But the World Food Programme said on Tuesday it was not getting the permissions it needed to deliver enough aid since Israel began humanitarian pauses on Sunday. Gaza health authorities have been reporting more and more people dying from hunger-related causes. The total stands at 147, among them 88 children, most of whom died in the last few weeks.
Yemen Online
21-07-2025
- Yemen Online
Masam Project Clears 971 Explosives in Yemen in Third Week of July
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Masam Project removed 971 explosives across various regions of Yemen during the third week of July. The cleared explosives included one anti-personnel mine, 78 anti-tank mines, and 891 unexploded ordnances (UXOs). These efforts bring the total number of explosives cleared since the start of the Masam Project to 506,437. These explosives were randomly planted throughout Yemeni territory, endangering innocent civilians, including children, women, and older people, and sowing fear in once-safe communities. Saudi Arabia, through KSrelief, continues its mission to rid Yemeni land of explosives as part of its broader effort to protect civilians and enable the Yemeni people to live safely and with dignity.
Saudi Gazette
17-07-2025
- Health
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi conjoined twins Yara and Lara undergo separation surgery in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi medical and surgical team of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program on Thursday began the complex operation to separate conjoined twins Yara and Lara at King Abdullah Specialist Children's Hospital in Riyadh. This comes under the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and head of the surgical team, confirmed that the seven-month-old twins were born on Nov. 5, 2024, with a combined weight of 10 kilograms. Each has separate upper and lower limbs, and after thorough evaluations and several medical board meetings, the team determined separation was possible. The twins are joined at the lower abdomen and pelvis, sharing parts of the colon, rectum, urinary and reproductive organs, and pelvic bones. The surgery is expected to unfold in nine stages over approximately 15 hours, involving 38 medical experts including consultants in pediatric surgery, urology, orthopedics, anesthesia, plastic surgery, as well as nursing and technical teams. The success rate is estimated at 70 percent. Al-Rabeeah noted that the program has assessed 150 cases from 27 countries over the past 35 years, with 64 successful separations. This operation marks the 65th procedure under the program and the 16th for Saudi conjoined twins. He expressed deep gratitude to the Kingdom's leadership for its unwavering support, which he said has enabled Saudi medical teams to provide world-class care, elevate the quality of life for affected children and families, and position the Kingdom as a global leader in complex humanitarian medical procedures. The program continues to enhance its clinical and research capabilities and share accumulated knowledge with medical professionals inside and outside Saudi Arabia, contributing to a lasting humanitarian impact and reinforcing the Kingdom's standing in advanced surgical excellence.
Saudi Gazette
13-07-2025
- General
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia delivers aid to wildfire-hit families in Syria's Latakia countryside
RIYADH — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has continued distributing emergency food and shelter assistance to families affected by recent wildfires in the Latakia countryside of Syria. On Saturday, the center distributed 500 food baskets and 500 shelter kits to 500 families in the town of Qastal Maaf, aiming to meet urgent needs and alleviate suffering caused by the fires. The initiative is part of Saudi Arabia's broader humanitarian response through KSrelief to support the Syrian people during times of crisis and hardship. — SG
Saudi Gazette
02-07-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia pledges $25 billion investments and opening more embassies in Africa
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Walid Al-Khereiji revealed that his country intends to increase the number of its embassies in African countries to more than 40 over the coming years. He also expressed Saudi Arabia's aspiration to invest $25 billion in Africa. Al-Kheraiji made the remarks while attending a reception marking the annual Africa Day commemoration, held at the Culture Palace in the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh. Al-Kheraiji stated that Saudi Arabia will finance and secure $10 billion in exports to Africa and provide $5 billion in additional development financing to Africa by 2030. "Saudi Arabia also affirms its commitment to developing cooperation and partnerships with African countries, expanding trade and integration, and enhancing consultation, coordination, and mutual support within international organizations on issues of common interest," he said. Al-Khereiji explained that African countries occupy a significant position on the country's foreign policy map and diplomatic network. "Saudi Arabia has provided more than $45 billion to support development and humanitarian projects in 54 African countries," he said while noting that the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has provided more than $450 million in aid to 46 African countries. The deputy minister emphasized that Africa is a continent of promising opportunities, with its natural resources, ambitious youth, and renewable potential. "Despite the challenges of conflict and climate change, the spirit of African cooperation and the aspirations of the continent's people for peace, justice, and development remain stronger than any challenge," he added.
