First two Saudi planes carrying relief arrive in Sudan

RIYADH: The first two Saudi planes carrying 20 tons of relief for Sudanese people arrived at Port Sudan International Airport, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center said on Tuesday.

An airbridge between King Khalid International Airport and Port Sudan International Airport has been set up to provide food, shelter, and medical provisions.

The bridge will provide urgent relief to displaced Sudanese people and those affected by the conflict in Sudan, KSrelief’s supervisor general Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah said.

KSrelief will provide humanitarian aid worth $100 million to the Sudanese people as part of a directive issued by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday.

A charity campaign was also set up through the “Sahem” platform to raise funds for the needy and at the time of writing had raised SR1.2 million ($320,000).