Saudi environment minister launches agriculture insurance scheme

Saudi environment minister launches agriculture insurance scheme
Saudi Environment Minister Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli launches a new cooperative insurance initiative to prevent losses from plant pests and animal diseases. (SPA)
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Updated 09 July 2024
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Saudi environment minister launches agriculture insurance scheme

Saudi environment minister launches agriculture insurance scheme
  • Initiative is part of the National Transformation Program and will be implemented by the Weqaa Center
  • Aims to reduce economic losses caused by plant pests and animal diseases

RIYADH: A new cooperative insurance initiative to prevent losses from plant pests and animal diseases was launched by Saudi Environment Minister Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli, the Saudi Press agency reported.

The initiative is part of the National Transformation Program and will be implemented by the Weqaa Center and other authorities to enhance the sustainability of the agricultural sector.

Weqaa CEO Ayman Al-Ghamdi said that the scheme is a cooperative solidarity model that takes into account the humanitarian and social aspects of beneficiaries in the agriculture sector, including farmers and livestock breeders.

It aims to reduce economic losses caused by plant pests and animal diseases.

Al-Ghamdi highlighted the importance of protecting agricultural producers from financial losses and encouraging investment in the sector by minimizing risks.


KSrelief continues to deliver food aid to Palestinians

KSrelief continues to deliver food aid to Palestinians
Updated 11 November 2024
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KSrelief continues to deliver food aid to Palestinians

KSrelief continues to deliver food aid to Palestinians

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief continues to provide essential food supplies to families in northern Gaza amid Israel’s ongoing war on the Palestinian people.

This campaign was initiated by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

KSrelief provides humanitarian assistance to communities throughout the Occupied Territories.


KSrelief distributes 195 winter kits in Yemen’s Hadhramaut

KSrelief distributes 195 winter kits in Yemen’s Hadhramaut
Updated 11 November 2024
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KSrelief distributes 195 winter kits in Yemen’s Hadhramaut

KSrelief distributes 195 winter kits in Yemen’s Hadhramaut

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has delivered 195 winter kits for vulnerable people in Yemen’s Hadhramaut governorate, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

This initiative is a part of an ongoing emergency shelter project in Yemen. The kits benefited 1,170 people from 195 families.

KSrelief provides food, medical and other aid to needy communities across the globe.


KSrelief delivers food aid to vulnerable people in Syria and Chad

KSrelief delivers food aid to vulnerable people in Syria and Chad
Updated 11 November 2024
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KSrelief delivers food aid to vulnerable people in Syria and Chad

KSrelief delivers food aid to vulnerable people in Syria and Chad

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief recently delivered 293 food parcels and 293 health kits to vulnerable people in Syria’s Idlib governorate, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

The aid is benefitting 1,758 people from 293 families, and is a part of KSrelief’s support for those affected by this year’s earthquake in the region.

KSrelief also delivered 292 food boxes for 1,752 people in the Mayo-Kebbi Est region of Chad. This is a part of the agency’s ongoing support projects in the African nation.


KSrelief conducts ear, nose and throat operations in Yemen’s Aden

KSrelief conducts ear, nose and throat operations in Yemen’s Aden
Updated 11 November 2024
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KSrelief conducts ear, nose and throat operations in Yemen’s Aden

KSrelief conducts ear, nose and throat operations in Yemen’s Aden

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has conducted 135 ear, nose and throat operations in Yemen’s Aden governorate from Oct. 27 to Nov. 3, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

Seven specialized medical volunteers performed the operations, which are a part of KSrelief’s ongoing humanitarian projects in war-torn Yemen.


KSrelief launches Saudi Noor Voluntary Project in Sri Lanka for people with visual ailments

KSrelief launches Saudi Noor Voluntary Project in Sri Lanka for people with visual ailments
Updated 11 November 2024
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KSrelief launches Saudi Noor Voluntary Project in Sri Lanka for people with visual ailments

KSrelief launches Saudi Noor Voluntary Project in Sri Lanka for people with visual ailments

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has launched its Saudi Noor Voluntary Project to treat people with visual ailments and disabilities in Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Camp, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

Health workers examined 4,500 people, distributed 600 pairs of spectacles, and performed 115 specialized eye operations.

KSrelief runs Noor-affiliated programs in several countries around the world.