Saudi humanitarian aid reaches 113 countries

By the Editorial Team · Thursday, September 3, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has completed 4,457 humanitarian projects valued at $8.57 billion across 113 countries, with significant efforts focused on food security, health, and coordination. Yemen remains the largest recipient, receiving nearly $4.8 billion, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s strategic priority in addressing humanitarian needs in conflict-affected and vulnerable regions.

By the end of August 2026, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) had implemented 4,457 projects across 113 countries, with a total value of approximately $8.57 billion. The agency’s efforts span multiple sectors, including food security, health, shelter, water, education, protection, and early recovery, reflecting the Kingdom’s expansive commitment to global humanitarian assistance.

Food security and agricultural support accounted for the largest share of KSrelief’s initiatives, with 1,194 projects valued at over $2.31 billion. The health sector followed closely, featuring 749 projects worth roughly $2.13 billion. Coordination of humanitarian operations also represented a significant portion of the agency’s activities, with expenditures exceeding $1.12 billion. Other key sectors included shelter and non-food items, multi-sector projects, water and environmental sanitation, education, protection, nutrition, logistics, and early recovery.

Yemen remains the principal recipient of Saudi aid, receiving more than $4.79 billion through 1,228 projects. Food security projects in Yemen alone accounted for over $1.50 billion, while health initiatives were valued at about $1.03 billion, and coordination of humanitarian operations reached nearly $687 million. Syrian programs followed, with 530 projects worth $886 million covering areas such as food security, health, shelter, water, sanitation, education, and early recovery efforts.

Palestine has benefited from 159 KSrelief projects valued at more than $547 million. These projects primarily target health, food security, shelter, protection, and essential services. Other notable recipients include Somalia with 168 projects worth over $258 million, Pakistan with 353 projects valued at more than $228 million, and Sudan receiving aid exceeding $196 million.

In Somalia, aid efforts have focused on food security, health, water, sanitation, shelter, and responses to humanitarian crises and natural disasters. Pakistan’s assistance portfolio includes food relief, health, shelter, water, and disaster response, particularly to flooding events.

Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, supervisor-general of KSrelief, highlighted Saudi Arabia’s prominent role in global humanitarian efforts in a statement marking World Humanitarian Day. He emphasized the Kingdom’s sustained approach that combines immediate relief—such as food, medical care, and shelter—with long-term support focusing on early recovery, productive asset provision, and capacity-building. KSrelief operates in partnership with UN agencies, international organizations, and local stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of aid in beneficiary countries.

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