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Saudi Arabia Ranks 1st in Arab World, 3rd Globally in Providing Humanitarian Aid

Archive photo for the delivery of the third batch of a Saudi oil grant to Aden, Yemen (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Archive photo for the delivery of the third batch of a Saudi oil grant to Aden, Yemen (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Ranks 1st in Arab World, 3rd Globally in Providing Humanitarian Aid

Archive photo for the delivery of the third batch of a Saudi oil grant to Aden, Yemen (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Archive photo for the delivery of the third batch of a Saudi oil grant to Aden, Yemen (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia has ranked third globally and first in the Arab world in terms of providing humanitarian aid to developing and poor countries.

The Kingdom is behind grants amounting to more than $841 million, and it is regarded as the biggest donor to war-torn Yemen, with humanitarian contributions worth nearly 800 million until the end of July 2021, according to the United Nations Financial Tracking Service (FTS).

Speaking on the occasion, the Supervisor-General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), Abdullah Al Rabeeah, said that the global achievement is a result of the unlimited support that humanitarian and relief efforts receive from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

According to Al Rabeeah’s statement, the Kingdom’s ranking reflects the firm values held by its leadership and people.

These values are anchored in the Kingdom’s Islamic faith, glorious history of giving, and keenness to extend a helping hand to all the needy people and countries across the world, Al Rabeeah added in his statement.

He asserted that the Kingdom would continue helping the needy in all parts of the world with the guidance, follow-up, and support of its leadership.

It is noteworthy that Saudi aid to Yemen exceeds $17 billion and is not limited to humanitarian assistance.

According to previous statements made by the Saudi ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed Al Jaber, it extends to supporting the embattled country’s economy, services, and development programs.

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Saudi Shura Council Vice Speaker Takes Part in G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit in Brazil

Dr. Al-Salami also discussed the Kingdom's approach to addressing poverty and hunger at the national and international levels - SPA
Dr. Al-Salami also discussed the Kingdom's approach to addressing poverty and hunger at the national and international levels - SPA
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Saudi Shura Council Vice Speaker Takes Part in G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit in Brazil

Dr. Al-Salami also discussed the Kingdom's approach to addressing poverty and hunger at the national and international levels - SPA
Dr. Al-Salami also discussed the Kingdom's approach to addressing poverty and hunger at the national and international levels - SPA

A Saudi Shura Council delegation, led by Vice Speaker of the Shura Council Dr. Mishaal bin Fahm Al-Salami, has participated in the 10th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) inaugurated in Brasilia by the National Congress of Brazil in collaboration with the Inter-Parliamentary Union under the theme "Parliaments for a Just World and a Sustainable Planet."
During the opening session attended by the speakers of the G20 parliaments and other invited countries, the vice speaker of the Shura Council expressed his sincere gratitude to the Brazilian parliament for its hospitality and warm reception.

He also expressed his high appreciation for Brazil's launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty during the previous G20 summit, SPA reported.
He emphasized that the Kingdom became a member of the global alliance to combat hunger and poverty in May 2024 and will be hosting the UN Conference on Land and Drought in Riyadh in December.
Dr. Al-Salami also discussed the Kingdom's approach to addressing poverty and hunger at the national and international levels. He noted that the government has issued a series of resolutions on poverty and hunger, while the Shura Council has enacted legislation to combat poverty, hunger, and inequality. The legislation creates social safety through government support programs, social insurance programs, labor market support, the establishment of a Social Development Bank, and the contribution of charities.
He asserted that the Kingdom has been committed to sponsoring and promoting charitable and humanitarian work. He cited the approximately $133 billion in development assistance provided from 1975 to 2024, which was distributed to 171 countries worldwide and implemented over 7,090 humanitarian, relief, and development projects. He added that the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) is currently engaged in over 1,700 projects to address hunger and poverty worldwide.
In terms of the Kingdom's endeavors to address inequality, he said that Saudi Arabia has ratified the Equal Remuneration Convention (No. 100) and the Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention (No. 111). He confirmed that the percentage of women's participation in the labor market increased to 37% in 2023, surpassing the percentage anticipated in Vision 2030, noting that the Kingdom's laws prohibit all forms of discrimination in jobs and wages between men and women at work.
The vice speaker of the Shura Council also stated that Saudi Arabia has provided essential relief to the Palestinian people in Gaza in the amount of $187 million, as well as a total of $1.6 billion in development and general humanitarian assistance.
Dr. Al-Salami affirmed that the Kingdom has also made significant political efforts. He said that the Kingdom called for an Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit in Riyadh on November 11, 2023, and launched the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution in partnership with the Arab and Islamic countries, the European Union, and Norway. He added that the Kingdom hosted the alliance's first meeting in Riyadh on October 30, 2024, and announced the holding of the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit in Riyadh on November 11. He indicated that all these efforts are aimed at an immediate ceasefire, ending the Israeli occupation, providing relief to the Palestinian people, and establishing an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions.
The P20 summit addressed a variety of critical issues on its agenda, including the contribution of parliaments in fighting hunger, poverty, and inequality, as well as the role of parliaments in addressing the environmental crisis, sustainability, and building global governance adapted to the challenges of the 21st century.