AMMAN — The General Supervisor of the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSrelief), Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, on Thursday launched a series of humanitarian projects to support Syrian and Palestinian refugees and the host community in Jordan. The event took place at Saudi Arabia's embassy in Amman.
During the inauguration ceremony, Dr. Al Rabeeah expressed his gratitude to Jordan for the collaboration in shouldering the significant responsibility toward Palestinian and Syrian refugees.
He praised the Hashemite Kingdom, its leadership, and its people for their exemplary reception and care of Palestinian and Syrian refugees, offering them comprehensive support and assistance.
He emphasized that this compassionate stance reflects the principles of brotherhood and human solidarity, contributing to regional stability and peace.
Dr. Al Rabeeah emphasized that the projects launched on Thursday represented "more than just material aid; they are a message of solidarity and brotherhood to those in need." The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stands ready to support and empower refugees to rebuild their lives and secure a better future, he added.
Among the projects announced, KSrelief and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) signed a cooperation agreement to implement a $12,800,000 initiative supporting food security for Syrian refugees in Jordan. This phase is expected to benefit 50,000 individuals monthly, constituting 65% of the population of Al-Zaatari camp. Additionally, a project to treat cancer patients in the Gaza Strip, in partnership with the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), was initiated at a cost of $3,615,800, benefiting 150 patients. Furthermore, a project to care for Syrian and Jordanian orphans in partnership with the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO) was launched at a cost of $1,304,591, benefiting 1,000 orphans across Jordan.
A framework agreement was also signed for voluntary medical projects providing cochlear implantation and hearing rehabilitation for Palestinian patients in partnership with Istiklal Hospital.
Dr. Al Rabeeah highlighted that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has provided over $5.3 billion to Palestine and the host countries of refugees in recent years, with KSrelief contributing nearly $480 million. He also noted the Kingdom's extensive relief efforts globally, providing $129.6 billion to 169 countries. KSrelief has contributed $6.8 billion to 100 countries in cooperation with 187 partners and implemented 2,973 relief projects. Dr. Al Rabeeah emphasized the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to delivering its humanitarian message to communities worldwide.
Various senior officials attended the inauguration ceremony, including the Saudi Ambassador to Jordan, the Non-resident Ambassador-designate to Palestine, Naif bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, and Palestinian ministers and officials. — SPA
