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Asharq Al-Awsat
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
KSrelief Supervisor General Meets with UNRWA, ECHO Chiefs
Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah met on Tuesday with Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) Philippe Lazzarini. They discussed key humanitarian and relief issues, developments related to humanitarian efforts in the Gaza Strip, and items on the forum's agenda. Lazzarini highlighted the strategic partnership between the center and the agency, and expressed his sincere appreciation to Saudi Arabia, represented by its humanitarian arm KSrelief, for its continued support for the Palestinian people and its vital assistance to UNRWA. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the European Humanitarian Forum 2025 in Brussels. Al Rabeeah also met with Director General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) Maciej Popowski. They discussed topics of common interest and ways to support humanitarian work in countries in need. Popowski praised the Kingdom's relief, humanitarian, and volunteer efforts carried out through KSrelief, saying these initiatives have earned international acclaim for effectively alleviating suffering and promoting human solidarity worldwide.
Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Doctors begin surgery to separate Egyptian parasitic twin in Saudi
The medical team of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme began a complex surgical procedure on Wednesday morning to separate an Egyptian parasitic twin from seven-month-old Mohammed Abdulrahman Juma. The surgery is being performed at King Abdullah Specialist Children's Hospital in Riyadh. In a press statement, head of the medical team Dr Abdullah Al Rabeeah explained that the parasitic twin arrived in the Kingdom in March. Upon his arrival, diagnostic tests revealed that the parasitic twin was attached to Mohammed's back through the lower chest, abdomen, and pelvis. Al Rabeeah noted that the parasitic twin has no chance of survival due to the absence of vital organs such as the heart and head, coupled with severe defects that cannot be corrected. He further stated that the operation will be carried out in six stages over approximately 11 hours, with 26 consultants, specialists, and medical staff from various disciplines participating. He emphasised that this is a highly complex procedure, with a success rate exceeding 70 per cent. Al Rabeeah added that this operation marks the 63rd procedure performed under the programme, which has reviewed 149 cases from 27 countries since its inception in 1990. The programme continues to advance its medical expertise while contributing to global knowledge and reinforcing Saudi Arabia's leadership in complex paediatric surgeries.
Saudi Gazette
25-04-2025
- Health
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia supports Tunisia's health sector
Saudi Gazette report TUNIS — The Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, inaugurated a new oxygen generation station at Taher Sfar University Hospital in Mahdia, Tunisia, in a project fully funded by Saudi Arabia. Dr. Al Rabeeah explained that the plant has a production capacity of 80 cubic meters per hour, significantly enhancing the hospital's ability to care for patients, particularly in emergency cases requiring high volumes of medical oxygen. The project includes a medical oxygen production unit, an industrial refrigeration unit, and a storage and distribution unit, all aimed at improving healthcare delivery at Taher Sfar Hospital and other hospitals across Mahdia Governorate. The inauguration is part of a broader effort to strengthen cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Tunisia in humanitarian and relief sectors. Dr. Al Rabeeah's visit also included the launch of a volunteer program to provide cochlear implants and auditory rehabilitation for Tunisian children.
Leaders
27-02-2025
- Health
- Leaders
Saudi Surgeons Perform Complex Separation of Burkinabe Conjoined Twins
A specialized Saudi medical team has begun a complex procedure to separate Burkinabe conjoined twins, Hawa and Khadija, at King Abdullah Specialist Children's Hospital in Riyadh. The 17-month-old twins are fused at the lower chest and abdomen, sharing the pericardium, liver, and intestines. Separation Conjoined Twins The operation is being carried out under the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and PM, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. It is led by Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief). In a statement today, Dr. Al Rabeeah detailed that the surgery is expected to last eight hours and will be completed in five stages. A team of 26 experts, including consultants and specialists in anesthesia, pediatric surgery, and plastic surgery, is involved. Moreover, the procedure has an anticipated success rate exceeding 80%. This marks the 62nd separation surgery performed under the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program, which has treated 146 conjoined twins from 27 countries over the past 35 years. The program's global contributions have been recognized by the United Nations, which designated November 24 as World Conjoined Twins Day. Finally, Dr. Al Rabeeah extended his gratitude to Saudi leadership for its unwavering support and wished the twins a smooth recovery and a safe return to Burkina Faso. Related Topics : UN Declares Nov. 24 'World Conjoined Twins Day' upon Saudi Arabia's Initiative Families of Conjoined Twins Separated in Saudi Arabia Arrive in Makkah to Perform Hajj Medical Team Successfully Separates Conjoined Twins Hasna, Husna Siamese Twins from Philippines Arrive in Riyadh for Separation Operation Short link : Post Views: 60
Asharq Al-Awsat
24-02-2025
- General
- Asharq Al-Awsat
4th Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum Launches Under King Salman's Patronage
Under the patronage of Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and on his behalf, Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz attended the Fourth Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum (RIHF), which kicked off Monday in Riyadh under the theme "Navigating the Future of Humanitarian Response." Upon his arrival, the governor was greeted by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, and several other officials from the center, SPA reported. Welcoming attendees to Saudi Arabia, the Riyadh governor conveyed the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques' greetings and delivered his speech, emphasizing the forum's role in addressing the increasing global disasters and humanitarian challenges. He said that this forum is being held to shed light on the groups most affected and impacted by these circumstances, and to provide a platform to discuss the most important challenges that hinder humanitarian work, which can only be overcome by the combined efforts of the international community. He highlighted the Kingdom's ongoing contributions to humanitarian work, rooted in Islamic values and initiated by the founding King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud. Saudi Arabia's extensive humanitarian efforts include providing over $100 million in support to various nations and establishing KSrelief a decade ago. Since then, KSrelief has implemented over 3,000 projects in more than 100 countries, totaling over $7 billion in aid. Al Rabeeah, in his address, lauded the establishment of KSrelief as a pivotal move in global humanitarian work. He highlighted the humanitarian efforts exerted by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, "who presented the world with the most valuable gift ten years ago when he announced the establishment of KSrelief to be a leading center in providing Saudi humanitarian work to those in need all over the world according to a methodology that combines giving and planning, urgent relief intervention, and long-term humanitarian work." He detailed the center's achievements, delivering aid worth over $7.3 billion through 3,355 projects and collaborating with 466 partners worldwide. Saudi Arabia's giving over the last five decades exceeds $133.8 billion, marking the center as a leader in international volunteer projects and global humanitarian initiatives aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals. Al Rabeeah called upon the global donor community and partners to enhance support for humanitarian work, ensuring rapid and effective response. In his speech, the minister of foreign affairs highlighted Saudi Arabia's historical dedication to assisting nations and individuals in need. Guided by its humanitarian principles and a commitment to moderation and responsibility, the Kingdom has emerged as a major international donor. Saudi Arabia's humanitarian and relief aid has surpassed $133 billion, reaching beneficiaries in more than 172 countries. He stated that, under the leadership's directives, Saudi Arabia had launched numerous aid campaigns for affected nations—notably, a fundraising campaign generated over SAR700 million in donations for Palestinian relief. Additionally, the Masam project has cleared over 430,000 mines in Yemen since 2018, significantly reducing threats to civilian lives. He emphasized that Saudi Arabia also took immediate action at the start of the Sudanese crisis, spearheading diplomatic initiatives that resulted in the Jeddah 1 and Jeddah 2 agreements, thereby enabling crucial humanitarian aid. Additionally, the Kingdom executed a pioneering sea evacuation, successfully rescuing more than 8,400 individuals from 110 countries trapped in Sudan. The minister also stressed that, given the rising humanitarian crises, effective humanitarian diplomacy is crucial for coordinating efforts and strengthening responses. It supports diplomatic solutions by upholding international and humanitarian law, securing aid corridors, and fostering dialogue to ensure aid reaches conflict zones. He further stated that current regional and global events reveal the critical need for united humanity to establish and respect human dignity, intensify efforts to prevent war, and collaborate on aid delivery according to international humanitarian law. He added that Saudi Arabia is committed to preventing the deterioration of conditions in affected countries and communities by pursuing practical solutions through regional and international cooperation. The Riyadh governor attended the signing of four agreements by KSrelief with local, international, and UN organizations to support global humanitarian efforts. Al Rabeeah signed at the forum a $300 million agreement with World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and a $200 million agreement with UNICEF's Executive Director, both for supporting the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Al Rabeeah also signed an agreement with Islamic Development Bank Group Chairman Dr. Muhammad Al-Jasser, committing $100 million to Phase II of the Lives and Livelihoods Fund, the Middle East's largest development initiative, and another agreement with World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain to distribute 100,000 tons of dates across 30 countries. The event was attended by princes, ministers, diplomats, and leaders from local, Gulf, Arab, and international governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as UN humanitarian experts.
