200,000 Yemenis in Hodeidah Receive Saudi Aid

KSRelief continues its distribution of aid in Yemen. (SPA)
KSRelief continues its distribution of aid in Yemen. (SPA)
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200,000 Yemenis in Hodeidah Receive Saudi Aid

KSRelief continues its distribution of aid in Yemen. (SPA)
KSRelief continues its distribution of aid in Yemen. (SPA)

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) is continuing its relentless humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people in Hodeidah, which has been affected by a humanitarian crisis caused by the Iran-backed Houthi militias.

Between June and September, the center provided a number of services to Hodeidah residents and those displaced from other districts.

KSRelief provided several relief and humanitarian programs which consisted of 11,279 food baskets that benefited 67,674 individuals and 21,621 kilograms of dates that reached 129,726 people.

The center also distributed various accommodation materials, including 70 tents that aided 420 people, 1,620 blankets that were distributed to 1,620 people and 140 rugs that benefited 420 people.

It provided citizens with 1,050 bags containing essentials that helped 7,350 people and 2,687 emergency kits for 18,809 individuals.

The center announced that a total of 227,349 affected or displaced Yemenis from Hodeidah benefited from the aid.

The projects fall in line with the directives of Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, to aid Yemen, particularly needy areas, in coordination with UN humanitarian bodies, international organizations and the Yemeni government, represented by the High Committee for Relief.

The Kingdom will continue with its humanitarian role in indiscriminately aiding the Yemeni people via the center.

The center is currently working on a project to improve water supplies and environmental sanitation and nutrition and set up mobile clinics to provide healthcare to the people of the Hodeidah.

Meanwhile, KSRelief Supervisor General Abdullah al-Rabeeah, met in France with the Executive Director of the French Agency for Development (AFD), Remy Rioux.

During the meeting, they discussed means of cooperation between KSRelief and AFD in the humanitarian and relief fields.

Following the meeting, Rabeeah, who is also Advisor at the Royal Court, said that the meetings are intended to build bridges of cooperation and clarify the Kingdom's efforts to alleviate the suffering of people everywhere, without discrimination against color, race or religion.

For his part, Rioux stressed the depth of the relationship between Saudi Arabia and France, praising the efforts and activities of the Center and looking forward to the cooperation.



Int’l Forum in Riyadh Discusses Digital Diplomacy

Some of the participants, including ministers, ambassadors, and relevant experts (GCC)
Some of the participants, including ministers, ambassadors, and relevant experts (GCC)
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Int’l Forum in Riyadh Discusses Digital Diplomacy

Some of the participants, including ministers, ambassadors, and relevant experts (GCC)
Some of the participants, including ministers, ambassadors, and relevant experts (GCC)

The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), in collaboration with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), hosted the 4th Diplomatic Connect event on December 17th at the GCC headquarters in Riyadh.
Bringing together ministers, ambassadors, private sector and representatives from DCO Member States, the platform for dialogue and cooperation explored tech diplomacy as a vital tool for engaging stakeholders.
Participants included Jasem Albudaiwi, GCC Secretary-General; Deemah AlYahya, DCO Secretary-General; and ministerial representatives from the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) attendees.
The event featured a keynote presentation titled “Global Tech Diplomacy Forecast – Key Influences on 2025” delivered by Martin Rauchbauer, Co-founder of Tech Diplomacy Network, which examined geopolitics shaping tech regulation, innovation priorities, and international relations.
The event continued with an engaging panel discussion that explored the role of tech diplomacy and multilateralism in promoting a safe, resilient, and prosperous digital economy.
In his welcome remarks, Albudaiwi stated: “The DCO Diplomatic Connect is a strategic platform for the GCC to demonstrate its leadership in digital innovation and international collaboration.”
“By showcasing our commitment to advancing the digital economy, the GCC acts as a key player in shaping the future of global economic transformation. This aligns with the region’s broader goals of economic growth and diversification,” he added.
On her part, AlYahya said: “Digital technologies are at the heart of future economic opportunities. The DCO Diplomatic Connect underscores the role of tech diplomacy and the importance of collective action in harnessing the full potential of the digital economy and driving digital transformation.”
“By bringing stakeholders together, we not only strengthen understanding among our Member States and international organizations on the need for tech diplomacy, but also advocate for social inclusion within the digital economy, that includes women empowerment and marginalized communities,” she affirmed.
Rauchbauer said: “Amidst a polycrisis demanding collaborative solutions, new technologies hold the key to addressing our greatest global challenges. The DCO Diplomatic Connect underscores the pivotal role of tech diplomacy in shaping a future where diplomacy and technology are inseparable.”.
The Diplomatic Connect brings together ministers, ambassadors, diplomats, thought leaders, and other stakeholders to engage in thought-provoking conversations about digital diplomacy, aiming to underscore its importance in international relations. It also explores inventive approaches to diplomacy, leveraging the latest technological advances, digital tools, and data-driven insights to bolster diplomatic efforts.