Riyadh:President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen, Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, visited the headquarters of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) in Riyadh. During his visit, he was accompanied by a delegation and was received by Royal Court Advisor and KSrelief Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah, along with other officials and representatives from UN organizations.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Dr. Al-Alimi expressed gratitude towards Saudi Arabia for its substantial humanitarian aid to Yemen. He acknowledged the efforts made by Saudi Arabia under the leadership of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in providing assistance through KSrelief and the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY).
Dr. Al-Alimi praised the Masam Project for its efforts in clearing landmines in Yemen, which received the country's highest honors. He also noted the extensive reach of KSrelief's projects, which have been implemented in 113 countries. Special emphasis was placed on Yemen, with KSrelief executing 1,238 projects there, exceeding $4.8 billion in collaboration with multiple organizations.
KSrelief's Supervisor General Dr. Al Rabeeah highlighted Yemen's priority status in their humanitarian efforts, with Saudi Arabia providing over $29 billion in support over the past decade. He emphasized the challenges faced, including obstructions by the Houthi militia, and called for international action to address these issues.
Dr. Al-Alimi participated in the launch of several humanitarian initiatives, including emergency food, shelter, and water projects, aimed at benefiting over 3.4 million people in Yemen. He also witnessed the introduction of 100 volunteer programs targeting various medical and educational needs across Yemen's governorates.
The visit concluded with Al-Alimi touring KSrelief's partner organizations to discuss collaborative efforts in ongoing and future humanitarian projects.