KSRelief Announces $48 Mn Projects for Quake Victims in Syria, Türkiye

KSRelief General Supervisor and advisor at Royal Court Abdullah al-Rabeeah (SPA)
KSRelief General Supervisor and advisor at Royal Court Abdullah al-Rabeeah (SPA)
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KSRelief Announces $48 Mn Projects for Quake Victims in Syria, Türkiye

KSRelief General Supervisor and advisor at Royal Court Abdullah al-Rabeeah (SPA)
KSRelief General Supervisor and advisor at Royal Court Abdullah al-Rabeeah (SPA)

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) signed humanitarian projects and agreements worth more than $48 million for the earthquake-affected people in Türkiye and Syria.

KSRelief General Supervisor and advisor at Royal Court Abdullah al-Rabeeah made the announcement on Monday during the third edition of the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum, under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

The projects included establishing 3,000 housing units to shelter the earthquake-affected people, amounting to $20 million, and sponsorship of orphans of earthquake victims as part of the “Their Smiles” initiative at a value of $10.6 million.

They included life-saving health care services and water and sanitation interventions worth $1.7 million.

The Center will also offer basic food supplies valued at $1.7 million and an urgent medical response to relieve the earthquake-affected people in Syria.

Saudi Volunteer Life project was also part of the agreement to help those affected by the earthquake, at $4.8 million.



Australian Deputy PM Stresses Importance of Partnership with Saudi Arabia

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles attends the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) meeting at Lancaster House in London, Britain, 16 December 2024. EPA
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles attends the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) meeting at Lancaster House in London, Britain, 16 December 2024. EPA
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Australian Deputy PM Stresses Importance of Partnership with Saudi Arabia

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles attends the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) meeting at Lancaster House in London, Britain, 16 December 2024. EPA
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles attends the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) meeting at Lancaster House in London, Britain, 16 December 2024. EPA

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles stressed the strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Australia, noting that the Kingdom stands as Australia's second-largest trading partner in the Middle East.

In a statement issued by his office, Marles indicated that his visit to the Kingdom and the UAE seeks to enhance collaborative efforts within the G20 and other multilateral institutions and aims to emphasize the unwavering commitment to a rules-based international order.

The statement further emphasized that the Kingdom is a crucial partner for Australia and that the visit presents an opportunity to broaden economic ties and explore avenues for deeper cooperation with regional leaders.

Marles said that this visit underscores Australia's commitment to fortifying economic and diplomatic ties with the Kingdom, recognizing its crucial role as a partner in addressing shared global challenges.

Marles met with Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz in Riyadh on Wednesday.