A ceremony was held in Damascus yesterday, September 7, officially launching humanitarian projects to be implemented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief). The initiatives are in health, food security, environmental sanitation, water, community support, rehabilitation, education, and agricultural sectors and focus on improving livelihoods and capacity building.
Ongoing Saudi Support
The Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Raed al-Saleh, confirmed these projects will be a source of support and hope for Syrians facing difficult circumstances and struggling to rebuild their homeland.
He expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), led by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, as well as to KSRelief for their continued support to the Syrian people.
Saleh pointed out that despite all challenges, the Syrian government has begun working in all service and development sectors to secure citizens’ needs and build institutions meeting the aspirations of the Syrians and reflecting their sacrifices. He noted that KSRelief plays an effective and important role in the emergency relief, shelter, education, health, and livelihood support sectors.
Projects Supporting Early Recovery Efforts
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Rabeeah, advisor at the Saudi Royal Court and supervisor general of KSRelief explained that since its establishment, the center has implemented more than 454 projects benefiting the Syrian people, exceeding an amount of 5 billion and 250 million Saudi Riyals. He noted the support provided to Syria has not been limited to recent projects but has extended over decades.
Rabeeah confirmed that under the guidance of Saudi leadership, a new package of humanitarian projects will be launched in vital sectors as part of efforts to support early recovery and alleviate the suffering of affected communities. He expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and members of the Syrian government for the facilities provided to the center’s teams and medical staff.
Health Minister Musab al-Ali clarified that as part of the King Salman Center’s projects, new dialysis machines and medical equipment arrived in Syria and have been put into service in Syrian hospitals in Damascus and other governorates according to needs.
The launch of these initiatives underscores Saudi Arabia’s continuing role in humanitarian relief for Syria, linking immediate aid with long-term recovery. As projects move forward, their impact will be measured not only by resources delivered but by how they help Syrians rebuild lives and institutions following years of conflict.
