Saudi humanitarian efforts shine globally as Saudi teams travel the world to aid those in need

Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, the head supervisor at the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, highlighted Saudi Arabia’s role as a beacon of humanitarian work globally. He emphasized the Saudi charitable teams’ efforts in helping the needy and providing medical assistance worldwide, spreading hope and happiness among those in need. Al-Rabeeah praised the successful medical projects undertaken by the center, which have contributed significantly to assisting patients and improving healthcare services.

During a lecture titled “Medical Work as a Model for Humanitarian Action and its Role in Health Systems” at the University of Sousse in Tunisia, Dr. Al-Rabeeah, alongside the Tunisian Minister of Health Dr. Mustafa Al-Farjani and Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Suqair, discussed the center’s establishment by the directive of King Salman in May 2015. The center has implemented over 3,393 projects in 106 countries worldwide, with a total value exceeding $7.8 billion across various sectors such as health, education, food security, and shelter.

Yemen has received the largest share of the center’s projects, accounting for 61.98% of total aid, exceeding $4.543 billion. The center has also launched numerous humanitarian and relief projects benefiting women, children, and communities globally. Al-Rabeeah highlighted the “Masam” project for landmine clearance in Yemen, the industrial prosthetic limb centers serving over 115,000 beneficiaries, and the reintegration of children affected by armed conflict.

Furthermore, the center has promoted various volunteer programs, with 894 projects implemented in 52 countries, conducting over 212,000 surgical procedures benefiting more than 2 million individuals. Noteworthy initiatives include the “Samaa” project for cochlear implant surgeries, the “Amal” program for Syrian refugees, and the “Pulse of Saudi Arabia” program for open-heart surgeries. The center has also focused on combating blindness and associated diseases through the “Noor Saudi” projects and specialized surgical programs.

Dr. Al-Rabeeah also mentioned the Saudi program for separating conjoined twins, which has successfully performed 62 separation surgeries with a 100% success rate. He highlighted the global awareness day for conjoined twins on November 24, initiated by Saudi Arabia to raise awareness about these medical conditions and celebrate the achievements in this field.

The presentation concluded with a documentary showcasing the Saudi program for separating conjoined twins and its impact on beneficiaries worldwide. The efforts of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center reflect Saudi Arabia’s commitment to global humanitarian assistance and its significant contributions to improving healthcare services and addressing critical humanitarian challenges around the world.