Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian efforts, managed by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), have extended to 113 countries as of the end of August 2026. The agency has implemented 4,457 projects with a total value of approximately $8.57 billion, covering a wide range of sectors including food security, health, shelter, water, education, protection, and early recovery.
Food and agricultural security accounted for the largest share of aid, with 1,194 projects valued at more than $2.31 billion. The health sector followed closely, with 749 projects valued at around $2.13 billion. Coordination of humanitarian operations also received significant funding, exceeding $1.12 billion. Other areas supported by KSrelief include shelter and non-food items, valued at $662 million, alongside multi-sector initiatives totaling $599 million. Additional projects addressed water and environmental sanitation, education, protection, nutrition, logistics, and early recovery.
Yemen remains the primary recipient of Saudi aid, receiving more than $4.79 billion through 1,228 projects. The focus in Yemen has centered on food and agricultural security with investments surpassing $1.5 billion, followed by health projects valued at $1.031 billion and humanitarian operations coordination totaling around $686.7 million.
Other countries benefiting significantly from KSrelief’s programs include Syria, Palestine, Somalia, Pakistan, and Sudan. Syria received about $886 million for 530 projects, which encompassed food security, health, shelter, water, sanitation, education, and early recovery efforts. In Palestine, KSrelief completed 159 projects valued at more than $547 million, targeting health, food security, shelter, protection, and basic services. Somalia was supported with 168 projects worth over $258 million, focusing on food security, health, water, sanitation, shelter, and humanitarian crisis responses. Pakistan saw 353 projects implemented with a value exceeding $228 million, covering food relief, health, shelter, water, and disaster response, particularly in areas affected by floods. Sudan received more than $196 million in aid, though detailed sector allocations were not specified.
Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, supervisor-general of KSrelief, emphasized Saudi Arabia’s leadership role in global humanitarian assistance in a statement marking World Humanitarian Day. He underlined the Kingdom’s commitment to combining immediate relief with sustainable projects aimed at early recovery, development of productive assets, and local capacity building.
KSrelief continues to collaborate closely with United Nations agencies, international organizations, and local stakeholders to maximize the effectiveness and reach of its humanitarian interventions worldwide.