KSrelief delivers aid to Lebanon, Syria, South Sudan, Yemen
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KSrelief delivers aid to Lebanon, Syria, South Sudan, Yemen
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The plane carried essential relief supplies, including food, medical, and shelter materials, aimed at supporting those affected by the ongoing crises. (SPA)
KSrelief delivers aid to Lebanon, Syria, South Sudan, Yemen
Updated 27 October 2024
Arab News
RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief continues to provide humanitarian aid to Lebanon, Syria, South Sudan and Yemen.
The 14th aid plane from Riyadh arrived in Beirut on Sunday, carrying food, shelter, and medical supplies for those displaced by Israeli airstrikes.
Countries including the UAE, Turkiye, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, Canada, Romania and France are also sending aid to Lebanon.
In Syria, KSrelief distributed 916 food baskets and 916 health kits to people affected by the earthquake in Idlib governorate, benefiting 5,496 individuals.
KSrelief also delivered 796 food baskets and 796 health kits in the Aleppo governorate, benefiting 4,776 individuals.
In South Sudan, KSrelief distributed food aid to 2,000 displaced families in the Equatoria region in a single day.
In Yemen, KSrelief handed out 137 food baskets in the Al-Dhale governorate.
Kiswa on display at Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah
Offers unique perspective of Kiswa manufacture and phases of Islamic art over centuries
Updated 9 sec ago
SPA
JEDDAH: The second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025, at King Abdul Aziz International Airport’s Western Hajj Terminal in Jeddah, is hosting a unique event where the Kaaba’s complete Kiswa is being displayed for the first time outside Makkah.
This exceptional experience at the biennale’s “Al-Bidaya” (The Beginning) section, offers visitors an opportunity to examine the aesthetics of Islamic craftsmanship, in particular the Kiswa’s gold and silver embroidery.
The display of the Kiswa is a part of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation’s efforts to promote awareness of the rich history and cultural legacy of Islamic art, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
The biennale offers an immersive journey in the making of the Kiswa, including the selection of the finest silk, hand-weaving, as well as the gold and silver embroidery. (SPA)
The biennale offers an immersive journey in the making of the Kiswa, including the selection of the finest silk, hand-weaving, as well as the gold and silver embroidery.
Additionally, the biennale is screening a film outlining the evolution of the Kiswa across different eras and the artistic techniques used in its ornamentation, narrating a story of innovation and dedication over centuries, the SPA reported.
It also has a selection of rare artifacts from Makkah and Madinah, alongside contemporary artworks that highlight the spiritual aspects of Islamic art.
The “Al-Bidaya” section offers an interactive experience that blends visual and auditory elements, through light shows and soundscapes, that unveil the symbolic meanings behind the Kiswa’s inscriptions and ornamentation.
The display of the Kiswa not only showcases its artistic beauty but also highlights Saudi Arabia’s leading role in serving the two holy mosques.
This show serves as a significant milestone in the exploration of Islamic art, spreading cultural awareness and deepening appreciation for the craftsmanship behind the making of the Kiswa, the SPA reported.
Prince Turki highlighted that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman inaugurated the Air Warfare Center in 2019, with a vision to make it a world-class facility
Updated 17 sec ago
SPA
RIYADH: The Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force Lt. Gen. Prince Turki bin Bandar attended the closing ceremony of the “Victory Spears 2025” exercise at the Air Warfare Center in Dhahran on Thursday.
The exercise involved the Saudi Armed Forces, Ministry of National Guard, Presidency of State Security, National Cybersecurity Authority, and forces from 15 nations.
Prince Turki also laid the foundation stone for the first expansion of the center, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The exercise included various air and maritime operations, demonstrating a high level of readiness in planning, preparation and execution by the armed forces, the SPA added.
Prince Turki highlighted that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman inaugurated the Air Warfare Center in 2019, with a vision to make it a world-class facility.
Prince Turki emphasized the inclusion of cyber warfare as a new dimension of the exercise, underscoring the air force’s commitment to developing the center.
He thanked Saud Arabia’s leadership for continuing to support initiatives that have enabled the Royal Saudi Air Force to achieve the highest levels of combat readiness.
Visitors to the festival can choose from a wide variety of honeys, including sidr, qitad, salam, samra, doum, dhahyan, talh, marrar, majra, sahah and others
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Arab News
RIYADH: The 10th edition of the Jazan Honey Festival, held at the Cultural Center Square in Al-Edabi Governorate, gave local beekeepers the opportunity to display more than 50 tonnes of the finest honey varieties.
Organized by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture branch in the region in cooperation with Al-Edabi Governorate, the aim of the festival is to boost the local economy, develop the beekeeping and honey production sector, support the honey industry and preserve a long-standing profession in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Visitors to the festival can choose from a wide variety of honeys, including sidr, qitad, salam, samra, doum, dhahyan, talh, marrar, majra, sahah and others.
The region is renowned for producing about 15 types of honey throughout the year, with an annual production exceeding 1,000 tonnes.
The festival is one of the most important events of the Jazan Winter Season 2025, with honey sales exceeding SR12 million ($3.2 million) over the past nine editions.
The SPA reported that the festival will run until Nov. 11 and is expected to attract a large number of visitors and shoppers, with sales this season expected to exceed SR3.5 million.
Saudi Arabia’s aid agency provides medical aid in Syria
Aside from medical care, the Saudi Amal Volunteer Program will provide training and educational programs, and offer economic empowerment for people in Syria
Updated 30 sec ago
SPA
RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center launched three volunteer medical programs in Damascus on Thursday.
The programs cover cochlear implants, auditory rehabilitation, pediatric tumors, and osteoporosis and are part of the Saudi Amal Volunteer Program to help the Syrian people, which began Feb. 5 and will run until Feb. 12.
Within the first 48 hours, medical volunteers had successfully performed 22 oncology surgeries, 12 cochlear implant surgeries, four pediatric surgeries, five pediatric orthopedic surgeries, and six orthopedic and joint replacement surgeries.
Aside from medical care, the Saudi Amal Volunteer Program will also provide training and educational programs, and offer economic empowerment for people in need in several Syrian cities. More than 3,000 volunteers have signed up to help.
Saudi Shoura Council speaker meets Thai senate speaker in Bangkok
Al-Asheikh spoke of the Kingdom’s remarkable developmental advancement in various fields under the leadership of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
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Arab News
BANGKOK: Saudi Shoura Council Speaker Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh met Thailand’s Senate Speaker Mongkol Surasajja in Bangkok.
Surasajja welcomed Al-Asheikh and his accompanying delegation to the meeting and emphasized the importance of friendly relations between the countries.
Al-Asheikh congratulated Surasajja on assuming his role as speaker, wishing him success in fulfilling his responsibilities.
Al-Asheikh spoke of the Kingdom’s remarkable developmental advancement in various fields under the leadership of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and commended the qualitative shift being achieved by Saudi Vision 2030, which has driven economic diversification and sustainable growth across all sectors.
The two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance and develop them. They also focused on parliamentary cooperation between the countries.
