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Saudi aid benefits hundreds globally

This initiative as part of 黑料社区鈥檚 support to brotherly and friendly nations in various fields. (SPA)
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This initiative as part of 黑料社区鈥檚 support to brotherly and friendly nations in various fields. (SPA)
Saudi aid benefits hundreds globally
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This initiative as part of 黑料社区鈥檚 support to brotherly and friendly nations in various fields. (SPA)
Saudi aid benefits hundreds globally
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This initiative as part of 黑料社区鈥檚 support to brotherly and friendly nations in various fields. (SPA)
Saudi aid benefits hundreds globally
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This initiative as part of 黑料社区鈥檚 support to brotherly and friendly nations in various fields. (SPA)
Saudi aid benefits hundreds globally
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This initiative as part of 黑料社区鈥檚 support to brotherly and friendly nations in various fields. (SPA)
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Updated 09 February 2025

Saudi aid benefits hundreds globally

Saudi aid benefits hundreds globally
  • The director of the Office of Social Affairs and Labor in Lahij Governorate, Saeb Abdulaziz Saeed, said that 185 specialists in centers for literacy and disabilities have been trained under this project in Lahij

RIYADH: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief continues to provide humanitarian aid around the world.

This week, the agency delivered 50 tonnes of dates to Mali as a gift from 黑料社区, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.

On behalf of KSrelief and in the presence of its team, Abdullah bin Saleh Sabr, the Saudi ambassador to Mali, presented the aid to the minister and commissioner for food security of Mali, Redouwane Ag Mohamed Ali, at the embassy in the capital, Bamako.

Ali expressed his gratitude to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the Kingdom鈥檚 support for the people of Mali, commending KSrelief鈥檚 efforts in delivering the aid.

In Pakistan, the agency distributed 492 food baskets in Upper Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, helping 3,546 people in flood-affected areas as part of the 2025 food security support project in Pakistan.

In Yemen, KSrelief distributed 464 school seats and educational supplies to schools and disability centers in the governorate of Lahij.

This action was part of the second phase of a project to educate students and people with disabilities in Yemen.

The director of the Office of Social Affairs and Labor in Lahij Governorate, Saeb Abdulaziz Saeed, said that 185 specialists in centers for literacy and disabilities have been trained under this project in Lahij.

Additionally, 26,447 hours of individual education for students with disabilities were provided in specific governorates, delivered by specialists in speech therapy, sign language, Braille and basic academic skills for students with learning difficulties, such as reading, writing and mathematics.

The project aims to provide quality and sustainable education opportunities in the governorates of Aden, Hadramout, Dhale, Lahij, Shabwa and Al-Mahra, benefiting 9,747 individuals, including 6,527 with special needs, 2,389 literacy students and 831 educators in selected centers and schools.

This initiative is an extension of the Kingdom鈥檚 efforts, through its humanitarian arm KSrelief, to address critical challenges in Yemen鈥檚 educational institutions in caring for children with disabilities, eradicating illiteracy and contributing to their integration and active participation in society. 听


Riyadh mayor launches municipal transformation program

Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Riyadh Mayor. (SPA)
Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Riyadh Mayor. (SPA)
Updated 04 October 2025

Riyadh mayor launches municipal transformation program

Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Riyadh Mayor. (SPA)
  • The aim of the program is to improve the efficiency of city operations 鈥 raising the quality of services provided to beneficiaries 鈥 and align them with the needs of residents and the particularities of each geographic sector of the Saudi capital

RIYADH: Riyadh Mayor Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf has launched the Riyadh Municipal Transformation Program, which aims to keep pace with the rapid growth witnessed by the capital, in response to the city鈥檚 needs and in a manner befitting its global status.

The program is intended to ensure the ability to provide services that match the scale of existing and future projects, as well as the global events that Riyadh will be hosting in the coming years.

The aim of the program is to improve the efficiency of city operations 鈥 raising the quality of services provided to beneficiaries 鈥 and align them with the needs of residents and the particularities of each geographic sector of the Saudi capital.

This will be achieved by transforming all of Riyadh鈥檚 16 sub-municipalities into five sectors tasked with providing both direct and indirect municipal services.

 


黑料社区 marks World Animal Day

黑料社区 marks World Animal Day
Updated 04 October 2025

黑料社区 marks World Animal Day

黑料社区 marks World Animal Day
  • The society coordinates with regional and international associations, trains interested parties, consults with government and private agencies to overcome obstacles, and represents the Kingdom in international animal welfare forums

JEDDAH: 黑料社区 marked World Animal Day, observed annually on Oct. 4, to raise awareness about animal protection and care while intensifying efforts to advance global animal welfare standards.

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture leads the Kingdom鈥檚 efforts by organizing exhibitions and events for all segments of society, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

It aims to strengthen communication with stakeholders and support veterinary facilities.

The Saudi Animal Welfare Society, also known as Refq, complements these efforts by promoting a culture of animal welfare in line with Islamic teachings, working to reduce the spread of stray animals through scientific principles, providing treatment and shelter, facilitating re-adoption, and curbing poaching, the SPA reported.

The society also coordinates with regional and international associations, trains interested parties, consults with government and private agencies to overcome obstacles, and represents the Kingdom in international animal welfare forums.

 


Math competition seeks to discover 黑料社区鈥檚 best young brains

Children from private and public schools can apply and the registration process will remain open until Nov. 9. (SPA)
Children from private and public schools can apply and the registration process will remain open until Nov. 9. (SPA)
Updated 04 October 2025

Math competition seeks to discover 黑料社区鈥檚 best young brains

Children from private and public schools can apply and the registration process will remain open until Nov. 9. (SPA)
  • Youngsters will have the chance to win prizes and take part in a summer math camp to be hosted next year by KAUST and the University of Cambridge in the UK

JEDDAH: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has launched a competition to find the most talented middle and high school students in mathematics.

Youngsters will have the chance to win prizes and take part in a summer math camp to be hosted next year by KAUST and the University of Cambridge in the UK.

The competition adheres to international standards for algebra, geometry, combinatorics and number theory and provides a pathway to KAUST's pre-university academic programs.

Children from private and public schools can apply and the registration process will remain open until Nov. 9. The preliminary rounds will take place in several cities on Dec. 13, with the final to be held at KAUST from April 3-5 next year.

Further information is available from the KAUST website.

 


GCC secretary general praises region鈥檚 health care system

GCC secretary general praises region鈥檚 health care system
Updated 04 October 2025

GCC secretary general praises region鈥檚 health care system

GCC secretary general praises region鈥檚 health care system
  • Albudaiwi highlighted advances in disease prevention, workforce training and medical services, saying the region now surpasses global averages in health indices

RIYADH: Jasem Albudaiwi, secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, praised the progress of the region鈥檚 health system at the 11th meeting of the Committee of GCC Health Ministers chaired by president of the session Ahmed Al-Awadhi, Kuwaiti minister of health, in Kuwait on Saturday.

Albudaiwi highlighted advances in disease prevention, workforce training and medical services, saying the region now surpasses global averages in health indices, according to a report by the General Secretariat.

鈥淭he GCC countries are working in partnership with the World Health Organization on the project to accredit the Healthy Cities Program, which seeks to achieve the highest level of health and well-being in sustainable and socially effective cities,鈥 he said.

 


Hail camel auction sales top $1.5m

Hail camel auction sales top $1.5m
Updated 04 October 2025

Hail camel auction sales top $1.5m

Hail camel auction sales top $1.5m
  • The 10-day event also gives visitors the chance to enjoy a range of cultural and social activities

RIYADH: Sales at an auction in Hail for rare and distinctive camel breeds topped SR5.7 million ($1.5 million) in its opening week, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The event, in Al-Qaid, on the outskirts of the northern city, is one of the largest of its kind in the region and provides an important boost to the local economy.

The 10-day event also gives visitors the chance to enjoy a range of cultural and social activities.

Camel breeding is a revered tradition in the Kingdom and while the animals were once vital for people鈥檚 survival, today they are more valued for their sporting prowess.

The finest racing camels can fetch huge sums at auction. The value of sales in the preliminary round of the 2023 Crown Prince Camel Festival topped SR3 billion.

One of the most expensive camels ever sold was bought by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashed al-Maktoum in 2008 for more than $2.7 million, the WAM news agency reported.