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49 People Die in Kuwait Building Fire

A Kuwaiti policeman stands in front of a residential building after a fire broke out in Mangaf area, southern Ahmadi governorate, Kuwait, 12 June 2024. EPA/NOUFAL IBRAHIM
A Kuwaiti policeman stands in front of a residential building after a fire broke out in Mangaf area, southern Ahmadi governorate, Kuwait, 12 June 2024. EPA/NOUFAL IBRAHIM
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49 People Die in Kuwait Building Fire

A Kuwaiti policeman stands in front of a residential building after a fire broke out in Mangaf area, southern Ahmadi governorate, Kuwait, 12 June 2024. EPA/NOUFAL IBRAHIM
A Kuwaiti policeman stands in front of a residential building after a fire broke out in Mangaf area, southern Ahmadi governorate, Kuwait, 12 June 2024. EPA/NOUFAL IBRAHIM

At least 49 people were killed in Kuwait on Wednesday after a fire broke out in a building housing foreign workers.
Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah ordered an immediate investigation into the cause of the fire and said that any officials found responsible would be held accountable.
The Emir extended his condolences to the families of the victims.
A fire broke out at dawn on Wednesday in a six-storey building housing foreign workers in the Mangaf area leaving many dead and injured.

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19th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Lebanon

The 19th relief plane operated by the KSrelief arrived in Beirut on Tuesday. (SPA)
The 19th relief plane operated by the KSrelief arrived in Beirut on Tuesday. (SPA)
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19th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Lebanon

The 19th relief plane operated by the KSrelief arrived in Beirut on Tuesday. (SPA)
The 19th relief plane operated by the KSrelief arrived in Beirut on Tuesday. (SPA)

The 19th relief plane operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) landed at Beirut-Rafik Hariri International Airport on Tuesday, carrying vital humanitarian supplies including food, shelter, and medical aid.

This assistance is in line with Saudi Arabia's significant humanitarian contributions and commitment to its values and principles.

Through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, the Kingdom stands in solidarity with countries and peoples in times of crises.