KSrelief humanitarian projects launched in Yemen and Sudan
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KSrelief humanitarian projects launched in Yemen and Sudan
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Updated 06 May 2025
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KSrelief humanitarian projects launched in Yemen and Sudan
In Yemen, during the first days of May, KSrelief launched Project Masam to clear unexploded ordinance across the war-torn country
Updated 06 May 2025
Arab News
RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center continues to invest in volunteer projects to help improve the living conditions of people in Yemen and Sudan.
On Saturday, the organization finished a urology medical program in Port Sudan. Eight volunteer staff members examined 160 patients and performed 60 urological operations during the week-long initiative.
In Yemen, during the first days of May, KSrelief launched Project Masam to clear unexploded ordinance across the war-torn country.
Since its launch, the program has successfully cleared 491,983 explosives in Yemen.
KSrelief ends medical project for burn patients in Port Sudan
17 specialist volunteers participate in the initiative
Team conducts 92 surgeries, trains 40 Sudan medics
Updated 9 min 6 sec ago
Arab News
PORT SUDAN: Ƶ’s aid agency KSrelief has concluded its volunteer cosmetic-surgery project in Port Sudan for patients with burns and disfigurements.
Seventeen specialist volunteers from the Kingdom participated in the initiative, which ran from Sept. 13 to 20, according to a recent Saudi Press Agency report.
The team performed 92 surgeries and trained 40 Sudanese medical personnel, the report stated.
The project is a part of Ƶ’s ongoing voluntary medical initiatives, through KSrelief, aimed at assisting vulnerable communities worldwide.
A young Sudanese receives treatment at a hospital in Port Sudan during the KSrelief medical mission. (SPA)
Since its establishment as Ƶ’s main humanitarian body in 2015, KSrelief has delivered 172 aid projects in 33 nations, with Yemen as the largest beneficiary.
The other major beneficiaries include Syria, Palestine, Somalia, Pakistan and Sudan.
KSrelief has worked in partnership with 98 partners to carry out projects on food security, shelter, camp management, education, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, emergency communications, and logistics.
Ƶ welcomes recognition of Palestine by four Western states
The UK and Canada became the first G7 countries to take the step
Updated 21 September 2025
Arab News
RIYADH: Ƶ on Sunday welcomed the decision by the UK, Australia, Canada and Portugal to recognize the State of Palestine, calling it an important step toward advancing the peace process.
The Kingdom said the move demonstrated the “serious commitment of friendly countries” to supporting efforts for a two-state solution in line with international legitimacy resolutions, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
It added that it hopes more countries will follow suit and take further positive measures that would help the Palestinian people achieve their aspirations to live in peace and enable the Palestinian Authority to carry out its responsibilities, SPA added.
Ƶ reiterated its position in support of a just and comprehensive settlement that ensures security, stability and prosperity for the Palestinian people.
Britain, Australia, Canada and Portugal on Sunday recognized a Palestinian state in a seismic shift in decades of Western foreign policy.
The UK and Canada became the first G7 countries to take the step, with France and other nations expected to follow at the annual UN General Assembly which opens Monday in New York.
King Faisal University recognized as ‘Innovation District’ at Beijing conference
King Faisal University’s membership in IASP positions it within a distinguished global network of science and innovation hubs
Updated 21 September 2025
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RIYADH: King Faisal University has been formally admitted as an “Innovation District” by the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation.
The announcement was made during the 42nd IASP World Conference on Science Parks and Areas of Innovation, held in Beijing, China, from Sept. 15-19.
Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Lily, vice president for postgraduate studies and scientific research and acting head of the innovation and business development sector, accepted the designation on behalf of King Faisal University.
Al-Lily praised the recognition as an important achievement for the university and reaffirmed its commitment to advancing research and innovation in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
He added that the Innovation District status strengthens the university’s role within global research and innovation networks and creates new opportunities for collaboration with leading institutions worldwide.
King Faisal University’s membership in IASP positions it within a distinguished global network of science and innovation hubs.
This milestone also underscores the steadfast support of the Council of Universities’ Affairs and the Research, Development and Innovation Authority, whose efforts are empowering Saudi universities to emerge as drivers of knowledge and innovation, contributing to strengthening the Kingdom’s presence on the global innovation map.
The publication is a new addition to Darah’s extensive collection of works specializing in history and heritage. (SPA)
Updated 21 September 2025
SPA
Darah publishes book on Ƶ’s National Day history
National Day celebrations have witnessed a significant evolution consistent with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030
Updated 21 September 2025
SPA
RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, also known as Darah, has published a book documenting the history of Ƶ’s National Day celebrations, from the era of founding King Abdulaziz to the times of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman.
The book documents the origins and stages of the National Day celebration, based on official documents, sources, and national archives.
It features photographs capturing popular and official celebrations held across various royal eras.
The publication is a new addition to Darah’s extensive collection of works specializing in history and heritage. (SPA)
The publication explores the early beginnings of celebrations during the reign of King Abdulaziz and sees the history through to its culmination in the prosperous reign of King Salman.
National Day celebrations have witnessed a significant evolution consistent with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
The book highlights both official functions and people’s celebrations at home; the involvement of government and private entities; the role of Saudi diplomatic missions abroad; and the participation of Arab, Islamic, and friendly countries in the national occasion.
Darah affirmed that the publication of the book aligns with its goals to preserve and document the history of the Kingdom of Ƶ and highlight the national achievements of King Abdulaziz and his sons.
It noted that the work aims to enrich historical studies and provide researchers and those interested in the field with a comprehensive scientific resource that reflects the depth of the Saudi national experience.
The publication is a new addition to Darah’s extensive collection of works specializing in history and heritage.
It embodies Darah’s commitment to its national role in documenting the journey of the Saudi state and disseminating knowledge to future generations.
The book can be obtained from Darah’s pavilion at the Riyadh International Book Fair or purchased directly from Darah’s publication sales centers.
It is also available through Darah’s digital store on its online platform, and authorized distributors.
