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Bukhari: Saudi Arabia Won’t Spare an Effort to Help Resolve Lebanon’s Crises

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari receives former President Michel Suleiman at his residence in Yarze. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari receives former President Michel Suleiman at his residence in Yarze. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Bukhari: Saudi Arabia Won’t Spare an Effort to Help Resolve Lebanon’s Crises

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari receives former President Michel Suleiman at his residence in Yarze. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari receives former President Michel Suleiman at his residence in Yarze. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Ambassador to Beirut Waleed Bukhari stressed on Monday that the Kingdom “will not spare an effort” in helping resolve Lebanon’s many crises.

He met with Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif al-Derian at Dar al-Fatwa in Beirut for talks on Lebanon and the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza and the Palestinian people, reported the National News Agency.

He declared that the Kingdom “supports all Arab and Islamic causes,” especially amid the suffering in Gaza and the Palestinian Territories.

For his part, Derian highlighted Saudi Arabia’s pivotal role in Lebanon, adding that “Dar al-Fatwa is keen on maintaining cooperation with Arab brothers, especially Gulf Cooperation Council countries, led by Saudi Arabia.”

He stressed that Saudi Arabia has always “embraced Lebanon and its people, as well as Arab and Islamic causes,” reported NNA.

Moreover, he hoped the efforts of the Kingdom and the quintet would lead to a solution, as soon as possible, for the election of a new president, which would help restore normal operations at state institutions.

Also on Monday, Bukhari received former President Michel Suleiman at his residence in Yarze.

Suleiman’s office said the officials discussed bilateral relations between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia and means to bolster and develop them. They also reviewed the latest political developments in Lebanon, most notably the presidential elections.

They covered the situation in Gaza and southern Lebanon and issues of common interest.

Lebanon has been without a president since October 31, 2022 when the term of Michel Aoun ended with the political parties failing to agree on a successor. Numerous presidential elections sessions have been held at parliament, with bickering and divisions between the parties leading to the current impasse.

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Saudi Arabia Launches Medical Volunteering Program in Over 20 Specialties to Support Syria

 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)
 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)
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Saudi Arabia Launches Medical Volunteering Program in Over 20 Specialties to Support Syria

 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)
 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has announced a call for Saudi medical professionals to volunteer their expertise to support Syria’s health sector, addressing urgent needs across more than 20 specialties. This initiative is part of the Saudi “Amal” (Hope) Volunteer Program, aimed at meeting the healthcare needs of crisis-affected countries.
The center invited specialists interested in volunteering to register for the year-long program, which seeks to provide emergency and medical services across various fields to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people through the contributions of medical volunteers.
Dr. Samer Al-Jutaili, KSrelief’s spokesperson, stated that the center’s external volunteering platform allows professionals to register in critical medical specialties to aid Syria’s health sector, particularly during this challenging humanitarian crisis.
In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Jutaili explained that the required specialties were determined in coordination with Syrian health authorities. He emphasized that the program aims to mobilize Saudi medical volunteers to address the health sector’s needs across all Syrian regions. He also praised the dedication of Saudi medical professionals, who have made significant international contributions through the program, supporting humanitarian efforts in 57 countries with over 200,000 operations across various specialties.
KSrelief announced that the “Amal” program was launched under the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s leadership in humanitarian efforts globally. The initiative seeks to deliver emergency and medical services to reduce human suffering and promote a dignified life with the participation of highly skilled Saudi volunteers.
In parallel with the volunteer program, Saudi Arabia continues its air and land relief operations for Syria. The sixth relief plane from KSrelief arrived in Damascus on Sunday, carrying food, medical supplies, and shelter materials to support the Syrian population during these challenging times.
Additionally, the first convoy of Saudi relief trucks crossed the Jordanian Jaber border on Sunday en route to Syria. The convoy included 60 trucks loaded with over 541 tons of food, medical supplies, and shelter materials as part of Saudi Arabia’s land relief initiative for Syria.
Al-Jutaili noted that the land bridge will complement efforts to distribute aid across Syrian territories, including heavy medical equipment such as MRI, X-ray, and CT scan machines that cannot be transported by air. He emphasized that the Saudi aid bridge to Damascus would ensure comprehensive coverage of Syria’s urgent needs, offering critical support to hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country.