OIC Calls for Providing Humanitarian Assistance to Aden Following Floods

A Yemeni boy used a Styrofoam box and wooden plank to row across a flooded street in the southern city of Aden on April 22, 2020 (AFP Photo/Saleh Al-OBEIDI)
A Yemeni boy used a Styrofoam box and wooden plank to row across a flooded street in the southern city of Aden on April 22, 2020 (AFP Photo/Saleh Al-OBEIDI)
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OIC Calls for Providing Humanitarian Assistance to Aden Following Floods

A Yemeni boy used a Styrofoam box and wooden plank to row across a flooded street in the southern city of Aden on April 22, 2020 (AFP Photo/Saleh Al-OBEIDI)
A Yemeni boy used a Styrofoam box and wooden plank to row across a flooded street in the southern city of Aden on April 22, 2020 (AFP Photo/Saleh Al-OBEIDI)

The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, stressed the importance of providing urgent assistance to those affected by floods in Yemen's Aden.

He highlighted the role played by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center and Yemen’s partners from countries, organizations, agencies, and United Nations organizations in providing this urgent aid.

Al-Othaimeen called on member states and humanitarian institutions to take the initiative to provide humanitarian assistance to affected Yemenis.

Floods in Yemen had caused heavy losses of life, property, and displaced many people.

Earlier this week, the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) kicked off plans to implement urgent action to relief the people of Aden to overcome the torrential floods.

Separately, to support the education sector in Yemen, SDRPY also launched two projects to furnish 32 schools in each of Al-Mahrah and Socotra, benefiting more than 8,000 students annually.

It aims to equip and build model schools to improve school environment and raise the efficiency of good learning opportunities for all students.

The project in Socotra governorate covered the needs of 27 schools of seats and study tables, benefiting 4,000 students.

While the project in Al-Mahrah Governorate provided five educational facilities with furniture to the classrooms, offices and school facilities, including tables, chairs laboratories and blackboard for each class, in addition to providing teachers and administrative rooms with offices, shelves and meeting tables, benefiting 4,000 students.



Saudi Arabia Signs Board of Peace Founding Charter

The Saudi side signing of the charter reaffirms the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting the Board of Peace’s mission - SPA
The Saudi side signing of the charter reaffirms the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting the Board of Peace’s mission - SPA
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Saudi Arabia Signs Board of Peace Founding Charter

The Saudi side signing of the charter reaffirms the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting the Board of Peace’s mission - SPA
The Saudi side signing of the charter reaffirms the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting the Board of Peace’s mission - SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah signed on Thursday the founding charter of the Board of Peace in the presence of US President Donald Trump and leaders and representatives of a number of countries, welcoming the establishment of the board.

The signing took place during the board’s launch ceremony on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, SPA reported.

The foreign minister's signing of the charter comes in welcome of the peace efforts led by the US president.

It reaffirms the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting the Board of Peace’s mission as a transitional body to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip, as endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution No. 2803.

This also reflects support for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and efforts toward a just and lasting peace, paving the way for enhanced security and stability for the countries and peoples of the region.


MWL Condemns Terrorist Bombing in Afghanistan’s Capital

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
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MWL Condemns Terrorist Bombing in Afghanistan’s Capital

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned on Thursday the terrorist bombing at a restaurant in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul that left several killed and wounded, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

In a statement issued by the General Secretariat, MWL Secretary-General and Organization of Muslim Scholars Chairman Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa reaffirmed the MWL’s firm stance rejecting violence and terrorism in all forms and under any pretext.

He expressed solidarity with Afghanistan in confronting all threats to its security, stability, and the safety of its people.

Al-Issa expressed the MWL’s sincere condolences to the Afghan people and the families of the victims.


Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with British, French Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Middle East)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Middle East)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with British, French Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Middle East)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Middle East)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate meetings with his counterparts from the UK and France on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, the Saudi Press Agency reported Wednesday.

He met with Yvette Cooper, the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs where they reviewed bilateral relations and the latest regional developments, as well as joint efforts to address them.

The Saudi minister also held talks with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot. Discussions highlighted the latest regional developments and joint efforts aimed at achieving security and stability in the region.