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Saudi Arabia Donates SR20 Mln to Provide Covid Vaccines in Least Developed Islamic Countries

Saudi Arabia has donated 20 million riyals to support Islamic cooperation in combating the coronavirus pandemic. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia has donated 20 million riyals to support Islamic cooperation in combating the coronavirus pandemic. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Donates SR20 Mln to Provide Covid Vaccines in Least Developed Islamic Countries

Saudi Arabia has donated 20 million riyals to support Islamic cooperation in combating the coronavirus pandemic. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia has donated 20 million riyals to support Islamic cooperation in combating the coronavirus pandemic. (SPA)

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation announced on Monday that Saudi Arabia has donated 20 million riyals (around 5.3 million dollars) to support Islamic cooperation in combating the coronavirus pandemic.

The donation will be dedicated to least developed countries.

The OIC said it covers 22 members of the organization.

OIC Secretary-General Dr. Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen said the donations will be transferred to the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief).

The Kingdom will continue to support efforts to fight the impact of the pandemic, he stressed.

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Trump Arrives in Riyadh on Official Visit 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, (R) meets with US President Donald Trump in Riyadh on May 13, 2025. (AFP)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, (R) meets with US President Donald Trump in Riyadh on May 13, 2025. (AFP)
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Trump Arrives in Riyadh on Official Visit 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, (R) meets with US President Donald Trump in Riyadh on May 13, 2025. (AFP)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, (R) meets with US President Donald Trump in Riyadh on May 13, 2025. (AFP)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, welcomed on Tuesday US President Donald Trump in Riyadh as he embarked on his first official visit abroad since his reelection. 

The visit aims to deepen the strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia.   

Trump is also set to visit the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.   

The Saudi government, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, welcomed the visit on Monday, hoping it would bolster cooperation and the partnership between the Kingdom and the US.   

Prior to his departure, Trump had described his visit to the Gulf as “historic”.   

Saudi Arabia was the destination of Trump's first foreign visit during his first term in office in 2017.