Category: General

Riyadh– King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSrelief) yesterday signed a joint agreement with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to promote radio education for children affected by the conflict in the Republic of Burkina Faso. The agreement was signed by the Assistant Supervisor General of the Center for Operations and Programs, Engineer Ahmed bin Ali Al-Baiz, and the representative of UNICEF in the Gulf region, Al-Tayeb Adam, at the center’s headquarters in Riyadh.

The agreement aims to enable children affected by insecurity and school closures due to the Corona pandemic to access basic education through radio education and to enhance children’s reading and writing skills, benefiting 90,000 children.

This agreement comes within the efforts made by the Kingdom, represented by Center, to support the education sector for needy groups in the affected countries around the world.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Porto-Novo– The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, represented by the Religious Attaché at the Saudi Embassy in Nigeria, has started implementing the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s program for Iftar (breaking-fast) in the Republic of Benin.

The Ramadan food baskets targeted 24,000 beneficiaries, some of which were distributed in the presence of the Mayor of Sakété Municipality and Supervisor of the Ministry’s Advocates in Benin Dr. Thani Abdelhamid Al-Aho.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Marib– King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed yesterday 214 tons of Ramadan food baskets to the needy families in Marib Governorate, Yemen, benefiting 12,000 individuals, as part of the Ramadan feeding initiative for the year 1443 AH.

This aid comes within the relief and humanitarian efforts provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the KSrelief, to the affected countries and peoples around the world.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Jeddah– His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has sent a cable of congratulation to President Emmanuel Macron of the Republic of France on the occasion of his re-election for a new presidential term.

In his cable, HRH the Crown Prince expressed sincere congratulations to President Macron on being re-elected for a new presidential term, wishing him every success and the friendly people of France further progress and prosperity.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Makkah– The General Presidency of the Grand Holy Mosque and the Prophet’s Holy Mosque gifted more than 30,000 copies of the Holy Quran to visitors of the Grand Holy Mosque between the beginning of Ramadan and yesterday.

The copies of the Holy Quran are a gift from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. They are from the publications of the King Fahd Complex for the printing of the Holy Quran in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Jeddah– The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulation to President Emmanuel Macron of the Republic of France on the occasion of his re-election for a new presidential term.

In his cable, the monarch expressed sincere congratulations to President Macron on being re-elected for a new presidential term, wishing him every success and the friendly people of France further progress and prosperity.

In his message, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques also praised the distinguished relations between the two friendly countries and peoples, expressing hope to further strengthen and develop them in all fields.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, Saudi Arabia, Apr. 24, 2022, SPA — The Agency of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Prophet’s Mosque announced that more than 2,731,654 Iftar meals have been distributed to worshipers and visitors of the Prophet’s Mosque over the first 20 days of the blessed month of Ramadan, it was reported today.

Some 3,000 nutrition contractors and more than 1,500 volunteers took part in distributing the Iftar (breakfasting) meals over visitors of Islam’s second holiest mosque.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, The General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) has arrested two Pakistanis residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for being caught possessing 1.9 kgs of Methamphetamine (Shabu) in Eastern Region, it was reported today.

After having taken initial legal procedures, the authority concerned referred the detainees to the Public Prosecution.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Aden– King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) yesterday distributed 4,750 cartons of dates to the needy families in Sheikh Othman District, Aden Governorate, benefiting 28,500 individuals.

This aid comes as an extension of the relief and humanitarian efforts provided by the Kingdom, represented by the Center, to affected countries and peoples around the world.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Riyadh– The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has ordered the disbursement of Ramadan aid for beneficiaries of the social insurance with SAR 1,000 for heads of family and SAR 500 for dependants.

It is expected for the aid amount, which is estimated at more than SAR 2 billion, to be deposited to the bank accounts of beneficiaries directly over the next few hours.

Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Eng. Ahmad bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi extended his gratitude and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on this generous initiative.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Jeddah– The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulation to President Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Aleimi on the occasion of taking the oath of office as president of the Presidential Leadership Council in the Republic of Yemen.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed his best wishes of success to the president and members of the council in endeavors seeking to realize security and stability for the brotherly people and country.

Source: Saudi Press Agency