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Saudi Govt Stresses Kingdom’s Support to Earthquake Victims

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Govt Stresses Kingdom’s Support to Earthquake Victims

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday its solidarity and support to the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Syria and Türkiye last week.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh.

The government stressed that it stands by its brothers in Syria and Türkiye to help them overcome the disaster.

The ministers were briefed on the telephone call Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Crown Prince Mohammed condoled him over the victims of the earthquake.

The cabinet reviewed the latest humanitarian developments related to the disaster and the Kingdom’s relief efforts towards the people of Syria and Türkiye.

It has dispatched teams to help in the rescue efforts. It has sent a number of planes loaded with relief, such as medical aid, logistic support and food. It also launched a public donation campaign dedicated to helping the victims.

The humanitarian gesture is an extension of Saudi Arabia’s role in constantly standing by people suffering from crises and disasters across the globe.

The ministers were briefed on the telephone calls Crown Prince Mohammed held with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal al-Jaber al-Ahmad Al Sabah.

The ministers reviewed the economic conferences and various events that were held in the Kingdom over the past week. They hailed Crown Prince Mohammed’s support to the digital and technological field that has helped bolster the Kingdom’s standing as a pivotal hub for innovation and technology.

They went over the outcomes of the LEAP 23 conference during which investments topping USD 9 billion were announced with the aim to support the future technologies and startup sectors.

The cabinet also highlighted the announcement that the Kingdom was sending two male and one female astronaut to space, saying it was evidence of its interest in building national capacities for manned space flights.

They will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) during the second quarter of 2023.

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Saudi Arabia Launches Medical Volunteering Program in Over 20 Specialties to Support Syria

 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)
 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)
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Saudi Arabia Launches Medical Volunteering Program in Over 20 Specialties to Support Syria

 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)
 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has announced a call for Saudi medical professionals to volunteer their expertise to support Syria’s health sector, addressing urgent needs across more than 20 specialties. This initiative is part of the Saudi “Amal” (Hope) Volunteer Program, aimed at meeting the healthcare needs of crisis-affected countries.
The center invited specialists interested in volunteering to register for the year-long program, which seeks to provide emergency and medical services across various fields to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people through the contributions of medical volunteers.
Dr. Samer Al-Jutaili, KSrelief’s spokesperson, stated that the center’s external volunteering platform allows professionals to register in critical medical specialties to aid Syria’s health sector, particularly during this challenging humanitarian crisis.
In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Jutaili explained that the required specialties were determined in coordination with Syrian health authorities. He emphasized that the program aims to mobilize Saudi medical volunteers to address the health sector’s needs across all Syrian regions. He also praised the dedication of Saudi medical professionals, who have made significant international contributions through the program, supporting humanitarian efforts in 57 countries with over 200,000 operations across various specialties.
KSrelief announced that the “Amal” program was launched under the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s leadership in humanitarian efforts globally. The initiative seeks to deliver emergency and medical services to reduce human suffering and promote a dignified life with the participation of highly skilled Saudi volunteers.
In parallel with the volunteer program, Saudi Arabia continues its air and land relief operations for Syria. The sixth relief plane from KSrelief arrived in Damascus on Sunday, carrying food, medical supplies, and shelter materials to support the Syrian population during these challenging times.
Additionally, the first convoy of Saudi relief trucks crossed the Jordanian Jaber border on Sunday en route to Syria. The convoy included 60 trucks loaded with over 541 tons of food, medical supplies, and shelter materials as part of Saudi Arabia’s land relief initiative for Syria.
Al-Jutaili noted that the land bridge will complement efforts to distribute aid across Syrian territories, including heavy medical equipment such as MRI, X-ray, and CT scan machines that cannot be transported by air. He emphasized that the Saudi aid bridge to Damascus would ensure comprehensive coverage of Syria’s urgent needs, offering critical support to hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country.