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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, through its aid agency KSrelief, is supporting global food security during the holy month of Ramadan at a cost of more than SR67.6 million ($18 million).

KSrelief Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah launched the Etaam project in Riyadh on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Under the initiative, 390,109 food baskets will be distributed across 27 countries during Ramadan, providing essential support to over 2.3 million people.

Al-Rabeeah said that the project reflects the humanitarian commitment of the Kingdom’s leadership to support nations and communities in need.

He highlighted its goal of alleviating food insecurity and improving the living conditions of the most vulnerable during the holy month.

Al-Rabeeah also noted that this initiative is among numerous humanitarian programs led by KSrelief, reflecting the generosity and community spirit of donors in the Kingdom toward those in need.

He reaffirmed the Kingdom’s unwavering commitment to supporting nations and communities in need, the SPA reported.

Since its establishment in 2015, KSrelief has implemented 3,309 projects across 105 countries, with a total value of almost $7.3 billion, spanning various critical sectors, Al-Rabeeah said.

The initiative is part of the Kingdom’s humanitarian and relief efforts, led by KSrelief, to assist vulnerable nations and strengthen global food security.

RIYADH: The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Natural Reserve Development Authority organized a field visit for school pupils to the Shamal Reserve for Sustainable Hunting.

This initiative is part of the authority’s drive to promote ecological awareness and foster community development, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The Shamal reserve, located within the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve, covers 2,000 sq. km. It offers comprehensive services and a unique hunting experience, attracting enthusiasts from the Kingdom and Gulf states.

The visit aimed to introduce students to the reserve’s wildlife, enhancing their ecological awareness and connection with nature, the SPA added.

It also highlighted the authority’s environmental protection efforts, sustainability initiatives, and tourism programs.

During the tour, experts emphasized the importance of ecosystem preservation and biodiversity in supporting sustainability and promoting ecotourism.

This initiative is part of a series of awareness programs designed to engage the local community in environmental conservation. These programs align with Saudi Vision 2030, which prioritizes sustainability and natural area development.

Covering 91,500 sq. km, the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve is the second-largest royal reserve, home to 138 wildlife species and 179 plant species. It is known for its rich ecology, stunning landscapes and heritage sites.

Initiatives over the past four years have significantly increased populations of endangered species such as Arabian oryx, sand gazelle, houbara bustard and red-necked ostrich, while also fostering a resurgence of reptiles and insects.