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Saudi Arabia Stops All Medical Treatment Programs in Canada

A Saudi man looks at buildings on a bridge in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (AP)
A Saudi man looks at buildings on a bridge in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (AP)
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Saudi Arabia Stops All Medical Treatment Programs in Canada

A Saudi man looks at buildings on a bridge in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (AP)
A Saudi man looks at buildings on a bridge in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (AP)

Saudi Arabia stopped on Wednesday all medial treatment programs in Canada, announced the Kingdom’s Health Attache in the United States and Canada, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

Dr. Fahad Al-Tamimi said efforts are underway to transfer all Saudi patients from Canadian hospitals to other hospitals outside the country.

Saudi Arabia froze new trade and investment with Canada and expelled the Canadian ambassador this week after it accused Ottawa of meddling in its internal affairs.

The Kingdom has also suspended educational exchange programs with Canada and moved Saudi scholarship recipients to other countries, while Saudi state airline Saudia said it was suspending flights to and from Toronto.

On Tuesday, the Saudi cabinet renewed its absolute rejection of the Canadian government’s “negative” stance over the detained so-called “civil society activists”, demanding that it adhere to international norms on respecting the sovereignty of nations.

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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
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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.