Riyadh: As conflict, economic hardship, and displacement continue to impact millions of people in Gaza, Lebanon, and Sudan, Saudi Arabia is intensifying its humanitarian efforts to deliver critical aid.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Saudi Arabia is delivering critical assistance through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief).
In Gaza, where humanitarian needs have reached critical levels due to ongoing war, KSrelief has launched one of its most extensive relief campaigns to date. A statement issued by the Saudi Arabian embassy in Abuja stated that over 54 aid planes and eight ships were dispatched to the three locations. These planes and ships were loaded with emergency food, medical supplies, shelter materials, and other support items.
The specific aid resources included 20 ambulances, 30 electricity generators, and 10 water tanks, aimed at providing immediate relief to those affected by the war in Gaza. The embassy noted that KSrelief had distributed 39,200 ready-to-eat mea
ls to help meet immediate nutritional needs for families facing severe food shortages. It explained that the operation included specialised provision and support for displaced individuals while offering a comprehensive response to the urgent humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The embassy statement also mentioned that Saudi Arabia had allocated over 80 million dollars to support long-term aid projects in Gaza, channeled through partnerships with international organisations such as the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees. Other partners included the World Food Programme, World Health Organisation, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
In Lebanon, where an economic collapse has placed immense pressure on innocent civilians, KSrelief has increased its humanitarian outreach to alleviate hardship. KSrelief’s 20 aid planes arrived in Beirut, carrying essential food, medical, and shelter supplies
to provide relief to vulnerable communities. Saudi Arabia’s aid to Lebanon, managed through KSrelief, also included targeted support for medical facilities.
In Sudan, KSrelief sent 13 planes and 31 relief vessels loaded with vital resources, totalling over 118 million dollars. This aid underscored Saudi Arabia’s dedication to supporting Sudanese families affected by instability. KSrelief has implemented programmes designed to address Sudan’s food security and health infrastructure needs.