KSrelief Inaugurates Humanitarian Projects to Support Syrian, Palestinian Refugees in Jordan

Advisor at the Saudi Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah launches the projects in Amman. (SPA)
Advisor at the Saudi Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah launches the projects in Amman. (SPA)
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KSrelief Inaugurates Humanitarian Projects to Support Syrian, Palestinian Refugees in Jordan

Advisor at the Saudi Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah launches the projects in Amman. (SPA)
Advisor at the Saudi Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah launches the projects in Amman. (SPA)

Advisor at the Saudi Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah launched on Thursday a series of humanitarian projects to support Syrian and Palestinian refugees and the host community in Jordan.  

During the inauguration ceremony at the Saudi embassy in Amman, Dr. Al Rabeeah expressed his gratitude for the collaboration with Jordan in shouldering the significant responsibility towards Palestinian and Syrian refugees.

He praised Jordan, its leadership, and its people for their exemplary reception and care of Palestinian and Syrian refugees, offering them comprehensive support and assistance. This compassionate stance reflects the principles of brotherhood and human solidarity, contributing to regional stability and peace.

Dr. Al Rabeeah emphasized that the projects represent more than just material aid; they are a message of solidarity and brotherhood to those in need. Saudi Arabia stands ready to support and empower refugees to rebuild their lives and secure a better future.

Among the projects announced, KSrelief and the UN World Food Program (WFP) signed a cooperation agreement to implement a $12,800,000 initiative supporting food security for Syrian refugees in Jordan. This phase is expected to benefit 50,000 individuals monthly, or 65% of the population of Al-Zaatari camp.

A project to treat cancer patients in the Gaza Strip, in partnership with the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), was initiated at a cost of $3,615,800, benefiting 150 patients.  

Furthermore, a project to care for Syrian and Jordanian orphans in partnership with the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO) was launched at a cost of $1,304,591, benefiting 1,000 orphans across Jordan.  

A framework agreement was also signed for voluntary medical projects providing cochlear implantation and hearing rehabilitation for Palestinian patients in partnership with Istiklal Hospital.

Dr. Al Rabeeah highlighted that Saudi Arabia has provided over $5.3 billion to Palestine and host countries for refugees in recent years, with KSrelief contributing nearly $480 million.  

He also noted the Kingdom's extensive relief efforts globally, providing $129.6 billion to 169 countries.  

KSrelief also contributed $6.8 billion to 100 countries in cooperation with 187 partners and implemented 2,973 relief projects.  

Dr. Al Rabeeah emphasized the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to delivering its humanitarian message to communities worldwide.

Various senior officials attended the inauguration ceremony, including the Saudi Ambassador to Jordan, the Non-resident Ambassador-designate to Palestine, Naif bin Bandar Al-Sudairi and Palestinian ministers and officials.



Kuwait Revokes Record Number of 930 Citizenships in One Day

The Supreme Committee to Investigate the Kuwaiti Citizenship has decided to revoke and annul the Kuwaiti citizenship of 930 individuals. (KUNA)
The Supreme Committee to Investigate the Kuwaiti Citizenship has decided to revoke and annul the Kuwaiti citizenship of 930 individuals. (KUNA)
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Kuwait Revokes Record Number of 930 Citizenships in One Day

The Supreme Committee to Investigate the Kuwaiti Citizenship has decided to revoke and annul the Kuwaiti citizenship of 930 individuals. (KUNA)
The Supreme Committee to Investigate the Kuwaiti Citizenship has decided to revoke and annul the Kuwaiti citizenship of 930 individuals. (KUNA)

The Supreme Committee to Investigate the Kuwaiti Citizenship has taken a significant step by revoking and annulling the citizenship of 930 individuals, in preparation for presenting their cases to the Cabinet.
The Ministry of Interior announced that the Committee convened on Thursday and made the decision to revoke the Kuwaiti citizenship of 930 individuals. This action is subject to final approval and will be submitted to the Cabinet for further review.
On October 31, the committee revoked the citizenship of 489 individuals, setting a new record for the largest single nationality revocation, surpassing the previous record set on September 20, when 112 individuals had their citizenship annulled.
No official statistics are available on the total number of nationality revocations since the committee began its work in early March, when Kuwaiti authorities launched a campaign aimed at revoking citizenships for various reasons, primarily related to fraud. By the end of September, unofficial estimates suggested that over 2,000 individuals had lost their citizenship, with some cases still pending formal decrees.
Kuwait’s Interior Minister, Sheikh Fahad Yusuf, emphasized that the nationality revocations are aimed at individuals and their dependents who obtained citizenship without fulfilling the legal requirements, particularly those who never received an official decree. He pointed out that some members of previous governments had bypassed legal procedures by approving citizenship applications without awaiting the formal decree.
In a statement to a local newspaper, Sheikh Fahad Yusuf explained that those whose citizenships were revoked did not contest the committee’s decisions, as they were based on clear evidence and proper documentation. He emphasized that the process of nationality revocation would continue, stating: “We are still at the beginning,” and assured that revocations would proceed only after thorough examination and verification of all cases.