Saudi Arabia's Humanitarian Aid Surpasses $142 Billion In Support Of 173 Countries

Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, the Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), highlighted Saudi Arabia's significant contributions to global humanitarian efforts. He spoke at a lecture on medicine's humanitarian aspects at London's Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children. Since 1975, Saudi Arabia has initiated 8,406 projects worth over $142 billion in 173 countries.

Since its inception in 2015, KSrelief has undertaken 3,881 projects valued at more than $8.25 billion across 109 nations. These initiatives focus on crucial areas like health, food security, education, and water. Dr. Al Rabeeah emphasized the importance of these sectors during his address.

The Kingdom's humanitarian work is guided by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Their leadership has given these efforts a global reach and impact.

KSrelief runs several specialized programs, such as Masam for clearing landmines in Yemen and prosthetic limb centers. Another notable initiative is the Kafak project aimed at reintegrating children affected by conflict or displacement.

The Saudi Conjoined Twins Program is another significant effort mentioned by Dr. Al Rabeeah. Since 1990, it has successfully performed 67 separation surgeries and evaluated 152 cases from 28 different countries.

Future Contributions and Partnerships

In 2025, KSrelief plans to contribute $100 million to the Islamic Development Bank Group’s Lives and Livelihoods Fund. This initiative aims to benefit 200 million people across 37 member countries, showcasing Saudi Arabia's commitment to global welfare.

Dr. Al Rabeeah concluded his lecture by advocating for stronger strategic partnerships worldwide. He emphasized the need for collaboration with the private sector to link humanitarian efforts with development and peace initiatives globally.

With inputs from SPA