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Saudi Arabia Warns Against Family Gatherings During Ramadan amid Pandemic

People are seen at a vaccination center in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
People are seen at a vaccination center in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Warns Against Family Gatherings During Ramadan amid Pandemic

People are seen at a vaccination center in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
People are seen at a vaccination center in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Health Ministry spokesman Dr. Mohammed Abdelali warned against family gatherings during the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

All 10 members of a family were tested positive for COVID-19 after gathering a few days ago, Abdelali added, noting that the virus was transmitted by a previously infected member.

During a weekly press conference on the outbreak on Sunday, he stated that infections rates were on the rise throughout the globe.

Abdelali said that infections in the Kingdom were fluctuating given the vaccination drive with 580 centers made available across the country.

He said more than 8.1 million people have been vaccinated so far, stressing that more centers will be opened given the high turnout to receive the shot.

Meanwhile, the Interior Ministry said more than 24,000 violations of the preventive measures have been reported in several locations, including restaurants, markets and others. The capital, Riyadh, topped the list with 8,362 violations.

The Health Ministry recorded on Sunday 953 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally to 412,216. It confirmed 1,028 recoveries, raising the total to 395,557, and 13 deaths, taking the toll to 6,900.

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Saudi Arabia Implemented $7.1-Billion-Worth Projects to Support Children

KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA
KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Implemented $7.1-Billion-Worth Projects to Support Children

KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA
KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA

Saudi Arabia actively marks World Children's Day, observed on November 20 every year, through a range of projects and initiatives carried out by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), which is dedicated to supporting children and promoting their well-being worldwide.

Since its establishment, KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. Among these, 965 projects were valued at over $924 million, specifically focusing on enhancing the living conditions of children and their families, alleviating their suffering and ensuring access to education in safe and healthy environments.

One significant project by the center is the rehabilitation and reintegration of children recruited and affected by the armed conflict in Yemen, which aims to support child soldiers in their journey back to society.

The project has positively impacted 530 children and 60,560 family members. It entails facilitating the children's integration into their communities, enrolling them in schools, and offering vital psychological and social support through targeted training courses, helping them to lead normal, fulfilling lives.
KSrelief is a key supporter of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), significantly contributing to the delivery of health services and nutrition programs for newborns and their mothers. The center also plays a crucial role in supporting educational initiatives and ensuring the continuity of education in crisis and disaster-affected areas.