KSrelief, National Committee for Education, Culture and Science Sign MoU for Joint Cooperationhttps://english.aawsat.com/home/article/3804736/ksrelief-national-committee-education-culture-and-science-sign-mou-joint
KSrelief, National Committee for Education, Culture and Science Sign MoU for Joint Cooperation
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) signed on Monday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Committee for Education, Culture and Science of the Saudi Ministry of Culture to find ways for joint cooperation between them in several fields.
The MoU was co-signed in Riyadh by KSrelief Assistant General Supervisor for Operations and Programs Ahmed bin Ali Al-Baiz, and by Secretary-General of the National Committee for Education, Culture and Science Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Bilaihd.
The MoU aims to support the relief, humanitarian and charitable works and activities of KSrelief by the committee outside the Kingdom in all works related to international organizations in the fields of education, culture and science and to exchange expertise and consultations between specialists from KSrelief and the committee.
It also aims to promote participation in activities organized by each side; and to cooperate in highlighting the KSrelief's projects during the international forums in which the National Committee for Education, Culture and Science participates.
Saudi Crown Prince Donates Blood, Launches Annual Donation Campaign for 2026https://english.aawsat.com/gulf/5326770-saudi-crown-prince-donates-blood-launches-annual-donation-campaign-2026
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, donates blood on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Donates Blood, Launches Annual Donation Campaign for 2026
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, donates blood on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, donated blood on Tuesday, launching the annual national blood donation campaign for 2026.
The generous humanitarian gesture reflects his continued focus on humanitarian work and improving community health. It also reflects his ongoing support for national initiatives that promote a culture of giving and volunteering and encourage community members to help save lives.
The Crown Prince’s donation conveys an inspiring national and humanitarian message, reflecting the values of mutual support and solidarity that underpin Saudi society. It underscores the importance of taking the initiative to donate blood. This noble humanitarian act helps save lives and support patients while promoting a culture of volunteering and giving in the community, reported the Saudi Press Agency.
The campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of regular voluntary blood donation, reinforce the principle of social responsibility, and help achieve self-sufficiency in blood and its components.
Blood donation is one of the most important humanitarian acts that help save the lives of patients, including those who need emergency medical care, have cancer or blood disorders, or are in critical condition.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, launched on Tuesday the annual national blood donation campaign for 2026. (SPA)
The campaign builds on the wise leadership’s continued support for humanitarian and health initiatives and its efforts to strengthen community participation. It helps increase voluntary blood donation rates and supports the health system’s efforts to provide safe, sustainable supplies of blood and its components, ensuring that patients’ treatment needs are met across the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia continues to make notable progress in promoting a culture of voluntary blood donation. More than 900,000 people donated blood in 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to increase voluntary donations and make the national blood supply more sustainable.
These efforts align with the goals of the Health Sector Transformation Program and Saudi Vision 2030 for a vibrant society whose members enjoy better health and quality of life.
The annual national blood donation campaign launched by the Crown Prince in 2025 had a broad impact on health and society. It helped quadruple the number of donors, with more than 65,000 people donating - the highest total in the history of the Kingdom.
The voluntary donation rate reached 100%, and more than 85% of donors were new. More than 63,000 people benefited from donated blood, 10,000 from platelets, and 10,000 from plasma.
ASEAN ‘Khair Ummah’ Conference Condemns Houthi Attacks on Makkah and Madinahhttps://english.aawsat.com/gulf/5326562-asean-%E2%80%98khair-ummah%E2%80%99-conference-condemns-houthi-attacks-makkah-and-madinah
ASEAN ‘Khair Ummah’ Conference Condemns Houthi Attacks on Makkah and Madinah
The conference condemned the Houthis’ targeting of Makkah, Madinah and civilian sites in Saudi Arabia (SPA).
Participants at the fourth international conference of ASEAN countries, “Khair Ummah,” condemned on Tuesday the Houthi militia’s launch of drones and missiles toward Makkah and Madinah and its targeting of civilian sites in Saudi Arabia.
ASEAN rejected the Houthi’s actions saying it threaten Islamic holy sites and the safety of civilians.
In the conference’s final statement, the participants denounced what they said are criminal acts targeting Muslim holy sites and civilian targets in Saudi Arabia.
The statement praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts to promote unity and strengthen solidarity by hosting and supporting the conference, emphasizing its role in serving Islam and Muslims and promoting a moderate and balanced approach.
Participants called for moderation, tolerance and efforts to counter extremism, saying such values help build safe and stable societies.
The final statement said Islam rejects injustice, aggression and terrorism, and called on scholars and preachers to promote sound Islamic teachings and tolerant values, including through modern technology and artificial intelligence.
Participants also called for continued cooperation among scholars and Islamic institutions in ASEAN countries to counter extremism and promote unity.
The Cambodia-hosted conference was organized by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh.
It brought together about 130 scholars, researchers and Islamic figures from Saudi Arabia and ASEAN countries for eight sessions on Muslim unity, moderation and cooperation.
Saudi Civil Aviation Authority: Three People Injured in Attacks on Jazan and Najran Airportshttps://english.aawsat.com/gulf/5326514-saudi-civil-aviation-authority-three-people-injured-attacks-jazan-and-najran-airports
Saudi Civil Aviation Authority: Three People Injured in Attacks on Jazan and Najran Airports
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan and Najran International Airport came under attack on Monday evening, adding that emergency teams and relevant authorities began responding immediately in line with approved procedures and plans.
The authority said the attacks slightly injured three people and caused material damage. The injured were taken to hospital for medical treatment, it added.
GACA said it was continuing to coordinate with relevant security agencies to assess the damage and take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of passengers and staff and maintain the security and safety of the Kingdom's civil aviation system.
GCC Secretary-General Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned the attacks on Saudi airports, calling them a serious escalation and violation of international law. He urged the international community to hold those responsible accountable and reaffirmed the GCC’s support for Saudi Arabia’s security measures.
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