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Saudi Gazette
21-07-2025
- Health
- Saudi Gazette
Yara and Lara in stable condition after successful separation surgery
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), confirmed the stable condition of conjoined Saudi twins Yara and Lara, four days after their successful separation surgery at King Abdullah Specialist Children's Hospital in Riyadh. Dr. Al-Rabeeah said that the twins' vital signs are now normal and they remain on ventilators in the intensive care unit. He noted that their intestines have begun to regain function, and a nasal feeding tube will be used to gradually introduce nutrition. He added that the twins are under close observation and are receiving antibiotics to prevent infection, with good healing progress. Doctors anticipate weaning the twins off ventilators within the next four days, pending continued improvement. The twins were previously joined at the lower abdomen, pelvis, and shared parts of the digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems, including a pelvic bone. Their complex separation surgery was performed on Thursday, July 17, lasting 12.5 hours across nine stages. A 38-member medical team, including consultants in pediatric surgery, urology, anesthesia, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and nursing, led the operation.
Saudi Gazette
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
First Saudi relief plane lands in Aleppo to aid Syria wildfire victims
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A Saudi relief plane carrying urgent humanitarian aid for wildfire victims in Syria's Latakia governorate landed at Aleppo International Airport, launching the Kingdom's humanitarian air bridge to support those affected by the recent blazes. The flight, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) in coordination with the Ministry of Defense, is the first in a series of planned missions delivering shelter materials and emergency supplies to affected communities. Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of KSrelief, said the aid reflects the values of solidarity and brotherhood upheld by the Saudi leadership under Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He noted that this was the 17th Saudi relief flight to Syria. Al-Rabeeah emphasized that the Kingdom prioritizes humanitarian work as part of its noble mission and generous legacy, grounded in a belief that human dignity is a fundamental right for all. The flight follows a joint agreement signed a day earlier between KSrelief and Syria's Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management to supply vital equipment and support to firefighting teams in Kasab, Latakia. The cooperation aims to strengthen Syria's rapid response capabilities through technical and logistical assistance.
Yemen Online
01-06-2025
- General
- Yemen Online
KSrelief extends contract for Masam Project
The Saudi aid agency KSrelief has extended by one year its contract for the Masam Project to clear mines in Yemen. Saudi personnel and international experts are implementing the project and working with Yemeni teams trained to remove all types of mines planted in the country. The work aims to eliminate the threat of mines and protect the lives of innocent people from the dangers they pose. In addition, the project also focuses on training and capacity-building activities for Yemenis in land mine clearance. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, adviser at the Royal Court and supervisor general at KSrelief, said: 'The renewal of this contract with the implementing partner reflects the center's sense of humanitarian responsibility toward our brothers in Yemen, given the critical importance of this unique project in completing the clearance of Yemeni territory from mines that were planted in an unprecedentedly indiscriminate manner. 'These mines, deployed in various forms and camouflaged in locations targeting unarmed civilians, have caused permanent injuries, lifelong disabilities and numerous casualties among women, children and the elderly, and other acts that pose a threat to security and life.' He noted that the project has removed 495,855 mines and various shells to date.
Saudi Gazette
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
KSrelief chief urges stronger response to Middle East crises
Saudi Gazette report BRUSSELS — The Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, praised international recognition of Saudi Arabia's pivotal role in addressing humanitarian crises, particularly its efforts in lifting sanctions on Syria — actions that helped pave the way for improved humanitarian access and a positive response from the United States. Dr. Al-Rabeeah made the remarks on Wednesday during his participation in the European Humanitarian Forum 2025 in Brussels, speaking at a seminar titled 'Crises in the Middle East: The Challenge of Protecting Lives and Respecting International Humanitarian Law.' In his address, he expressed appreciation for the European Commission's focus on global humanitarian crises, especially in the Middle East, where conflicts have created immense suffering. He cited figures from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), noting that over 65 million people in the region currently need humanitarian assistance, with less than 30% of response plans funded. He emphasized that the Middle East faces one of the world's worst displacement crises, with more than 28 million people forcibly displaced. Al-Rabeeah pointed to countries such as Yemen, Syria, Sudan, Lebanon, and Palestine as the epicenters of escalating humanitarian emergencies fueled by violence and instability. 'These crises are robbing children of their futures and leading to the premature deaths of thousands,' he said, stressing the urgent global needs related to food security, water and sanitation, healthcare, shelter, and education. He also highlighted operational challenges, including threats to humanitarian workers, misinformation in needs assessments, and the destruction or looting of relief supplies. Al-Rabeeah reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's unwavering commitment to humanitarian principles, stating, 'Our mission is to extend help without discrimination, and to continue playing a leading role in promoting humanitarian action globally.'
Saudi Gazette
20-05-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
KSrelief and UNDP sign $5 million agreement to rehabilitate damaged bakeries in Syria
Saudi Gazette report BRUSSELS — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) signed on Monday a $5 million joint project agreement with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to enhance food security, fostering economic recovery, and strengthening resilience of local communities in Syria by rehabilitating 33 bread production units in eight of Syria's 14 governorates. UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner and KSrelief General Supervisor Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah signed the agreement on the sidelines of the European Humanitarian Forum 2025 in Brussels. The rehabilitation project includes basic restoration work, installation of new production lines, maintenance of existing ones, and the rehabilitation of two mobile bread production units. At present, over 12.4 million people, or more than 60 percent of the population, face food insecurity in Syria after fourteen years of conflict. The damage sustained to government-run bakeries during the crisis has severely disrupted bread production, exacerbating food insecurity in vulnerable communities. The lack of resources for infrastructure repair has further delayed recovery, making the rehabilitation of these bakeries an essential step toward stabilizing the food supply and supporting economic recovery. The project aims to bolster food security in regions with high numbers of returnees, displaced persons, and host communities by reinstating the basic operations of government-operated bakeries that have suffered damage. Through rehabilitation and increased production capacity, the project will help meet the essential needs of the population. Additionally, it is expected to create 500 jobs in the bakery sector, contributing to local economic recovery. This endeavor is part of the Kingdom's ongoing humanitarian efforts, led by KSrelief, to support food security and mitigate the hardships faced by affected populations worldwide, and that is in collaboration with United Nations humanitarian agencies.
