RIYADH, April 30, 2026 — The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has underscored that Hajj permits are a vital guarantee for achieving a smooth flow of movement within the Holy Sites. These permits are essential for enabling pilgrims to perform their religious duties with ease and comfort. According to the Ministry, the permitting system ensures a fair and orderly distribution of pilgrims across designated camps and locations, preventing overcrowding and maintaining balance amid the massive influx. Compliance with these regulations reflects a high level of civic responsibility that enhances the safety and security of all participant
Celebrate the Spirit of Eid Al Adha in the Heart of Makkah at Address Jabal Omar Makkah A Time of Faith, Gratitude, and Togetherness Steps from Al Masjid Al Haram Makkah, Saudi Arabia, May 2026: As the sacred days of Arafah and Eid Al Adha approach, Address Jabal Omar Makkah invites guests to experience a meaningful time shaped by faith, reflection, and togetherness, just steps from Al-Masjid Al-Haram. This period draws worshippers to Makkah for moments of devotion and spiritual focus, followed by the quiet joy and connection that define Eid. With its exceptional proximity to the Haram, the hotel offers a setting where guests can
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Khartoum, March 27, 2026, SPA — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) on Tuesday distributed 2,800 bags of flour to 21,548 people most in need in Khartoum State, Sudan. These relief and humanitarian efforts, provided by Saudi Arabia through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, are aimed at helping those in need and those affected around the world.
Riyadh, March 17, 2026, SPA — Advisor at the Royal Court and King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah held a virtual meeting yesterday with the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for International Development Jenny Chapman. The meeting focused on mutual humanitarian interests and exploring avenues to strengthen bilateral partnership to support humanitarian work in countries in need.
Jakarta, February 14, 2026, SPA — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) launched the Food Basket Distribution Project in the Republic of Indonesia for 2026, in the presence of Saudi Ambassador to Indonesia Faisal Al-Amoudi and several Indonesian officials in the capital, Jakarta. The project aims to distribute 7,000 food baskets containing essential items, benefiting approximately 30,000 individuals across several provinces, supporting family needs and enhancing food security. The initiative is part of the Kingdom’s humanitarian efforts through KSrelief to strengthen food security and support vulnerable gr
Al-Mahrah, February 02, 2026, SPA — The dialysis center in Al-Ghaydah District in Yemen’s Al-Mahrah Governorate continued providing medical services to beneficiaries with the support of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief). During November, the center served 136 patients. Of these, 50 patients received a total of 446 scheduled dialysis sessions, while 86 patients benefited from medical consultations and examinations at the nephrology clinic. Male patients represented 60% of the total, compared to 40% female patients. Displaced persons accounted for 12% of beneficiaries, residents 87%, and refugees 1%. The d
Marib, January 28, 2026, SPA — A relief convoy provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) arrived Monday in Yemen’s Marib Governorate, carrying 1,440 shelter kits and 1,680 tents to help meet the growing humanitarian needs of displaced families in the governorate. The assistance comes as part of the fifth phase of the emergency shelter response plan project in the Republic of Yemen. The efforts reflect the continued humanitarian role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through KSrelief, aimed at alleviating the suffering of displaced persons and the most vulnerable groups within Yemeni society.
Riyadh, January 24, 2026, SPA – The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday with the Almadinah Hereditary Blood Disorders Charity Society to provide medical, social, and psychological services to patients with thalassemia, sickle-cell anemia, and other hereditary blood disorders. The signing took place in the presence of Royal Court Advisor and KSrelief Supervisor-General Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of a Riyadh-based ceremony held to launch the 2026 humanitarian and relief operational plans. The event also featured the announcement of
Gaza, January 24, 2026, SPA — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) yesterday distributed winter clothing to child patients and medical staff working in hospitals and health centers across the Gaza Strip as part of the Saudi popular campaign to support the Palestinian people. Field teams from the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage — the implementing partner of KSrelief in Gaza — carried out the distributions inside hospitals and health centers to reach patients facing hardship from illness and harsh winter conditions in addition to medical personnel who continue to fulfill their humanitarian duties under extre
Riyadh, January 22, 2026, SPA — Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji participated Wednesday in a ceremony held in Riyadh to honor partners of success, including supporters, major donors, benefactors, and cooperating entities with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), in the presence of Advisor to the Royal Court and KSrelief Supervisor-General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah. In his speech, Elkhereiji affirmed the Kingdom’s continued commitment to supporting the needy and affected people across the globe, backing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and all government entities in the efforts of the Kingdom&
Riyadh, January 20, 2026, SPA — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) on Saturday, via video conference, with a civil-society organization to implement the tenth phase of the Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation Project in Yemen’s Hodeidah Governorate, benefiting 39,077 individuals. The agreement was signed by Assistant Supervisor-General of KSrelief for Operations and Programs Eng. Ahmed Al-Baiz. Under the project, potable water will be transported and distributed, and water supply and sanitation services will be improved to ensure access to safe drinking water and a healthy, disease-free environment. T
Riyadh, January 18, 2026, SPA — Saudi Arabia ranked second globally and first in the Arab world among donor countries for humanitarian aid in 2025, leading in contributions to Yemen with 49.3% of total aid and ranking second for aid to Syria, according to the United Nations Financial Tracking Service. A recently released 2024 report on development assistance indicates that the Kingdom ranks second among 16 non-member donor countries and tenth globally in aid volume among all 48 donor countries, including both members and non-members. Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre
