King Salman to Deliver Annual Shura Council Speech Wednesday

King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Asharq Al-Awsat
King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Asharq Al-Awsat
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King Salman to Deliver Annual Shura Council Speech Wednesday

King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Asharq Al-Awsat
King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Asharq Al-Awsat

King Salman is set to deliver an annual speech on Wednesday highlighting the Kingdom’s internal and external policy and its positions on important regional and international issues via video conference.

Shura Council Speaker Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Asheikh said the council would be honored to listen to the king’s speech, including his directives and vision regarding various internal and external issues and topics, and the most prominent developments in the Kingdom.

“We look forward to the royal speech that will outline the features of the future and set out the path and approach that the country will take on its comprehensive development path. It will also clarify the Kingdom’s policy and its positions towards various foreign, regional, and international issues,” the speaker said.

He added that the speech comes in light of realistic and tangible transformation and developments the Kingdom is witnessing based on its ambitious vision 2030.

Al-Asheikh said that the speech coincides with the Kingdom’s pioneering role and remarkable efforts at the international level to push global growth, protect humanity from the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic and preserve the climate and environment through the Saudi Green Initiative and the Middle East Green Initiative.



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.