KSrelief brings Eid joy to orphans in Jordan

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KSrelief will distribute Eid Al-Fitr clothing to 1,000 orphaned children in Jordan. (SPA)
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KSrelief sent medical supplies to support hospitals and health care centers in Gaza. (SPA)
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More than 800 food baskets were distributed in Lebanon. (SPA)
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KSrelief distributed 3,398 food baskets and hygiene kits in Syria. (SPA)
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Updated 29 March 2025
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KSrelief brings Eid joy to orphans in Jordan

KSrelief brings Eid joy to orphans in Jordan

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief, in cooperation with the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization, launched a project distributing Eid Al-Fitr clothing to 1,000 orphaned children from underprivileged Jordanian and Syrian refugee families in Jordan.

The project aims to improve living standards by providing monthly financial support for essential needs and educational sponsorship, including school supplies, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

It also organizes recreational activities during festive seasons to help integrate the children into local communities and boost their psychological well-being.

This initiative reflects Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian commitment through KSrelief to support orphans and vulnerable groups worldwide.

Meanwhile, KSrelief distributed 3,398 food baskets and hygiene kits, benefiting 10,194 people in Tell Abyad, Raqqa governorate, Syria.

KSrelief also sent a new shipment of medical supplies to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East to support hospitals and health care centers in Gaza, which are facing critical shortages.

The aid agency distributed 850 food baskets in Hayya village, Red Sea State, Sudan, benefiting 5,688 people.

In Lebanon, more than 800 food baskets were distributed in Sidon and Arsal, benefiting more than 4,000 people.


Madinah municipality continues intensive food safety inspections

Madinah municipality continues intensive food safety inspections
A picture taken on April 4, 2024 shows a view of one of the minarets of the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) in Saudi Arab
Updated 15 May 2025
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Madinah municipality continues intensive food safety inspections

Madinah municipality continues intensive food safety inspections

MADINAH: Food safety inspections have been stepped up ahead of the arrival of Hajj pilgrims, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Thursday.

The Madinah Regional Municipality has carried out routine testing of commercial establishments, with 4,165 samples to date confirmed as conforming to approved standards. So far, 186 samples have been deemed unfit for human consumption.

The municipality emphasized the importance of adhering to health standards for the safety of consumers. Individuals are encouraged to report any food safety concerns via the hotline on 940 or through other official communication channels.


AlUla, Arabian Leopard Fund partner with Smithsonian to protect animal

AlUla, Arabian Leopard Fund partner with Smithsonian to protect animal
Updated 15 May 2025
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AlUla, Arabian Leopard Fund partner with Smithsonian to protect animal

AlUla, Arabian Leopard Fund partner with Smithsonian to protect animal
  • 2 Arabian leopards to be loaned to Smithsonian for research
  • Only 120 Arabian leopards in the wild, with 20 in Saudi Arabia

ALULA: The Royal Commission for AlUla and the Arabian Leopard Fund have partnered with the Smithsonian Institution to support international efforts to protect the animal, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

Under the agreement, the RCU will lend a pair of Arabian leopards to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

This is part of a scientific program designed to enhance conservation efforts, promote genetic diversity, and raise global awareness about this rare species, the SPA reported.

A mother Arabian leopard and a cub are seen at the RCU conservation center in AlUla. (RCU photo)

The Arabian leopard, or Panthera pardus nimr, is considered one of the world’s most endangered big cats. There are only about 120 left in the wild, including 20 confined mostly to the Kingdom’s isolated southwestern mountains of Asir and the Hijaz.

At the RCU’s wildlife conservation facility in AlUla, there were 27 Arabian leopards as of last year, a senior official of the commission was quoted as saying in a special Arab News report.

In partnering with the Smithsonian, the RCU aims to bolster its Arabian leopard breeding program and significantly “enhance the chances of survival for the critically endangered species and establishing a population outside its native habitat.”

It is hoped to drive advanced scientific research, facilitate the first exhibit for these big cats in the US, and “stimulate community support for conservation programs.”

 


Saudi crown prince congratulates Australian PM on re-election

Saudi crown prince congratulates Australian PM on re-election
Updated 15 May 2025
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Saudi crown prince congratulates Australian PM on re-election

Saudi crown prince congratulates Australian PM on re-election

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after the Labor Party leader was sworn in for a second term earlier this week, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

In a letter, the crown prince wished the prime minister success in his duties and the Australian people further progress and prosperity.

Albanese was sworn in Tuesday, alongside his ministers, after a landslide win at a national election.


Saudi fund CEO attends inauguration of Jakarta State University development project

Saudi fund CEO attends inauguration of Jakarta State University development project
Updated 15 May 2025
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Saudi fund CEO attends inauguration of Jakarta State University development project

Saudi fund CEO attends inauguration of Jakarta State University development project

Saudi Fund for Development CEO Sultan Al-Marshad took part in an inauguration ceremony for phase two of the Jakarta State University development and upgrade project.

The initiative, worth $32.7 million, includes the construction of four 10-storey buildings, along with a grand mosque and social development center.

Writing on X on Wednesday, the Saudi Fund said Indonesian Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Brian Yuliarto and Saudi Ambassador to Indonesia Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Amoudi were also present at the ceremony.


Saudi defense minister and UAE president discuss bilateral relations and regional developments

Saudi defense minister and UAE president discuss bilateral relations and regional developments
Updated 14 May 2025
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Saudi defense minister and UAE president discuss bilateral relations and regional developments

Saudi defense minister and UAE president discuss bilateral relations and regional developments
  • Prince Khalid bin Salman and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan also review efforts to maintain security and stability in Middle East

RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and the UAE’s president, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, held talks on Wednesday about the latest developments in the Middle East.

During their meeting at Qasr Al-Shati in Abu Dhabi, the prince passed on greetings from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the Emirati leadership, and their best wishes for ongoing progress and prosperity in the UAE.

Prince Khalid and Sheikh Mohammed discussed the state of relations between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, shared their views on regional and international developments, and reviewed efforts to maintain security and stability in the region, the Emirates News Agency reported.

Other senior Emirati and Saudi officials present at the meeting included Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the deputy ruler of Abu Dhabi and national security advisor; and Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif, the director general of the Saudi Office of the Minister of Defense.