Syrian, Sudanese refugees benefit from KSrelief humanitarian care

Syrian, Sudanese refugees benefit from KSrelief humanitarian care
KSrelief delivered medical care to 2,351 patients at the Zaatari camp for Syrian refugees in Jordan. (SPA)
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Updated 12 August 2024
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Syrian, Sudanese refugees benefit from KSrelief humanitarian care

Syrian, Sudanese refugees benefit from KSrelief humanitarian care
  • KSrelief distributed 2,110 shelter kits to more than 12,000 people in Sudan

RIYADH: Syrian refugees in Jordan and displaced people in Sudan were among those to benefit from essential services provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
In the third week of July, KSrelief delivered medical care to 2,351 patients at the Zaatari camp for Syrian refugees in Jordan.
General medical clinics examined and provided medication to 697 patients, while 115 individuals were treated at the internal medicine clinic.
The pediatric clinic treated 240 children, and the emergency department received 254 patients.
Additionally, 115 patients visited the dental clinic, and 165 women were treated at the gynaecology clinic.
The ear, nose, and throat clinic saw 59 patients, the eye clinic attended to 43, the cardiology clinic treated 19, and the diagnostic radiology clinic provided services to 24 patients, SPA reported.
In addition to these consultations, 662 laboratory tests were conducted for 255 patients, and 157 X-rays performed for 107 individuals. The vaccination clinic administered 91 vaccines to 36 patients, and chronic disease medications were provided to 224 patients. The health education department offered guidance to 28 individuals, and the pharmacy dispensed 1,509 prescriptions.
Meanwhile, in Sudan on Friday, KSrelief distributed 2,110 shelter kits to more than 12,000 people, along with 432 personal hygiene kits benefiting 2,484 of the most vulnerable and displaced families.
 


Rain lashes parts of Saudi Arabia with warnings of thunderstorms and hail

Rain fell on parts of Saudi Arabia early on Sunday, with officials forecasting thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds. (SPA)
Rain fell on parts of Saudi Arabia early on Sunday, with officials forecasting thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds. (SPA)
Updated 12 January 2025
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Rain lashes parts of Saudi Arabia with warnings of thunderstorms and hail

Rain fell on parts of Saudi Arabia early on Sunday, with officials forecasting thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds. (SPA)
  • Overcast skies dominated the day in the capital Riyadh, which recorded moderate rainfall in the morning
  • The weather office also warned of potential near-zero visibility and flooding in some areas

RIYADH: Rain fell on parts of Saudi Arabia early on Sunday, with officials forecasting thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds.

Overcast skies dominated the day in the capital Riyadh, which recorded moderate rainfall in the morning.

The National Center of Meteorology forecast strong winds, hail and thunderstorms, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The weather office also warned of potential near-zero visibility and flooding in some areas.

In the southern Jazan region, heavy rain was reported earlier in the day, affecting Jazan City for Basic and Transformative Industries, as well as the governorates of Ad-Darb, Beesh and the Farasan Islands.

The center issued alerts for Jazan, warning of thunderstorms, high waves and strong winds in the region.

Areas including Sabya, Abu Arish, Al-Harith, Ad-Dayer, Fifa, and Harub were highlighted in the advisory.

Residents were cautioned about the risk of reduced visibility and localized flooding in affected areas.

Earlier this week, parts of Saudi Arabia, including Asir, Makkah, and Madinah regions, experienced similar weather conditions.

Thunderstorms coupled with heavy rain caused temporary disruptions in traffic and daily activities.

The authorities issued several warnings during that period, urging residents to stay vigilant, especially in flood-prone areas.

The rainfall is caused by seasonal weather changes affecting parts of the Kingdom.

The Jazan region, in particular, often experiences heavy rains at this time of year, which can result in flash floods and other related challenges.

Authorities in Riyadh and Jazan have reiterated the importance of adhering to safety guidelines, particularly for motorists navigating slippery roads and areas prone to water accumulation.

Emergency response teams are on high alert to address any incidents caused by the adverse weather.

Residents in affected areas have been advised to follow updates and warnings issued by the center to ensure their safety as weather conditions develop.


Saudi FM calls for lifting of international sanctions on Syria

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan  speaks to the press, on the day of a meeting on Syria in Riyadh.
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Saudi FM calls for lifting of international sanctions on Syria

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan  speaks to the press, on the day of a meeting on Syria in Riyadh.
  • Kingdom’s foreign minister called for the continuation of humanitarian and economic support for Syria
  • He emphasized the importance of respecting the country’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan called for the lifting of sanctions on Syria on Sunday, Al-Ekhbariya TV reported.

Speaking at a press conference after meetings with top diplomats from the Middle East and Europe that focused on the war-torn country, Prince Faisal said: “We stressed the importance of lifting unilateral and international sanctions imposed on Syria, as their continuation hinders the aspirations of the Syrian people to achieve development and reconstruction.”

The Kingdom’s foreign minister also called for the continuation of humanitarian and economic support for Syria and emphasized the importance of respecting the country’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

The meetings in Riyadh discussed support for the political transitional process in which Syrian political and social forces are represented and that preserves the rights of all Syrians, a statement quoted by Al-Ekhbariya said.

The statement added that steps to support the Syrian people and provide them with aid and support during this important stage of their history was also discussed.


Germany pledges $51m in aid for Syria

Germany pledges $51m in aid for Syria
Updated 12 January 2025
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Germany pledges $51m in aid for Syria

Germany pledges $51m in aid for Syria
  • Spending will ‘contribute to a peaceful transition for all,’ foreign minister says
  • Decision announced on sidelines of Riyadh meeting on Syria hosted by Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Germany will spend €50 million ($51.3 million) on humanitarian aid for Syria, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced on the sidelines of the Riyadh meetings on Syria hosted by Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

“Syrians now need a quick dividend from the transition of power, and we continue to help those in Syria who have nothing as we have done in all of the years of civil war,” Baerbock said.

During a press briefing, the minister said: “We will provide another €50 million for food, emergency shelter, and medical care because we know that over the last year not only millions have suffered, didn’t have enough food, didn’t have enough treatment for the children, but we also know that the new displacement attacks the women and children, especially.

“We will stand with the people of Syria to contribute to a peaceful transition for everyone,” she said.

The foreign minister said that the aid is not only needed to help those in Syria, but also serves as an investment in security in Germany and throughout Europe.

Baerbock also expressed her gratitude to Saudi Arabia for gathering countries both within the region and from Europe “to discuss the countless unresolved issues facing Syria together.”


KSrelief continues humanitarian outreach in Syria, Yemen

KSrelief continues humanitarian outreach in Syria, Yemen
Updated 12 January 2025
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KSrelief continues humanitarian outreach in Syria, Yemen

KSrelief continues humanitarian outreach in Syria, Yemen

RYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) continues with its humanitarian activities in Syria and Yemen with the distribution of food supplies, health kits and prosthetic services.

In the town of Beit Yashout, Jabla District of Syria’s Latakia Governorate, 499 families each received boxes containing a bag of flour as well as personal care kits on Saturday, state news agency SPA reported.

In Jindires of Aleppo Governorate, KSrelief distributed 1,476 food boxes and 1,476 health kits while in Talbiseh of Homs Governorate the aid agency on Thursday handed out to 86 families food parcels, each containing a 10-kilogram bag of flour, along with winter kits and personal care kits on Thursday.

This initiative is part of the Kingdom’s continuous humanitarian efforts, through KSrelief, to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people during various crises and hardships, SPA reported.

Meanwhile in Yemen, the Project for Operating Artificial Limbs and Rehabilitation Center in Taiz provided medical services to 434 beneficiaries who lost their limbs in December last year.

The center, being supported by KSrelief, delivered 1,613 services including the delivery, measurement and maintenance of prosthetic limbs, as well as physical therapy and specialized consultations.


UAE, Syria foreign ministers arrive in Riyadh

UAE, Syria foreign ministers arrive in Riyadh
Updated 11 January 2025
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UAE, Syria foreign ministers arrive in Riyadh

UAE, Syria foreign ministers arrive in Riyadh
  • Welcomed at King Khalid International Airport by Saudi Deputy FM Waleed Al-Khuraiji

RIYADH: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the UAE deputy prime minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, arrived in Riyadh on Saturday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

He was welcomed at King Khalid International Airport by Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji.

Sheikh Abdullah is in the Kingdom to attend an expanded ministerial meeting on Syria to be hosted by Saudi Arabia on Sunday, SPA added.

New Syrian foreign minister Asaad Al-Shaibani also arrived in Riyadh on Saturday evening to participate in the ministerial meeting.

He was also welcomed at King Khalid International Airport by Al-Khuraiji.