King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center Expands Critical Aid Operations in Syria, Gaza, and Yemen

Introduction: A Broadening Scope of Humanitarian Action

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), established by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in May 2015, continues to expand its vital humanitarian operations across multiple crisis-affected regions, with a particular focus on Syria, Gaza, and Yemen. These efforts, overseen by Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, reflect Saudi Arabia's enduring commitment to providing comprehensive assistance to those in need globally. KSrelief has implemented over 3,600 projects in 108 countries, collaborating with more than 320 partners.

Syria: Comprehensive Aid and Rehabilitation Initiatives

In Syria, KSrelief has surpassed USD 528 million in humanitarian assistance through 418 projects as of August 11, 2025. This extensive support covers critical sectors including food security, health, education, shelter, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), and protection. Recent initiatives, launched during a September 2025 visit by Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, include significant rehabilitation efforts such as:

• Rehabilitation of sewage networks and wells.
• Cash sponsorship programs for orphans in Damascus countryside, Homs, and Idleb.
• Support for wheat production in eastern Aleppo countryside and northern Syria.
• Equipping 17 central hospitals and providing kidney dialysis machines.
• Launching 61 volunteer projects across 45 medical specialties.

Additionally, KSrelief contributed $4.75 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) to provide essential medications and supplies to approximately 350,000 Syrians and restore diagnostic capacity and ambulance services for an estimated 4.1 million people following the 2023 earthquake. In 2023, the center distributed 41,032 bags of flour in Aleppo and Idlib, benefiting 246,192 individuals.

Gaza: Urgent Response to a Deepening Crisis

KSrelief has significantly stepped up its response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. On March 20, 2024, the center pledged US$ 40 million to support the UNRWA's relief efforts, designated to provide food for over 250,000 people and tents for 20,000 families. This follows a previous US$ 15 million contribution to UNRWA in November 2023 for food and medicine. Recent operations include:

• Delivery of a new batch of food aid to eastern Deir El-Balah in central Gaza on November 8, 2025.
• Establishment of an air and sea bridge, which has transported over 7,655 tons of food, medical supplies, and shelter materials via 71 planes and eight ships.
• Provision of 20 ambulances to the Palestine Red Crescent Society.
• Signing agreements worth $90.35 million with international organizations for various relief projects.
• Joint airdrops with Jordan to ensure continuous aid delivery.
• Distribution of 500 food parcels benefiting 3,500 people in November 2024.
• Delivery of 30 trucks loaded with 10,560 shelter bags for transfer to Gaza in November 2024.

Yemen: Addressing Multiple Vulnerabilities

In Yemen, KSrelief continues to be a leading humanitarian donor, addressing critical needs in health, shelter, food security, WASH, and education. Recent initiatives include:

• A cooperation agreement signed in August 2025 for an urgent cholera response project, aiming to reach over 1.15 million people with medical tools, antibiotics, and intravenous solutions.
• Distribution of shelter materials in Hadhramaut Governorate in August 2025, assisting 120 individuals affected by floods with tents and emergency kits.
• A partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for two projects totaling USD 4.45 million to improve water and education services, including drilling a new borehole and establishing desalination plants in Ma'rib.
• The Masam Project, focused on explosives clearance, successfully removed 1,105 explosives in the fourth week of October 2025, bringing the total cleared to 521,734 since its launch.
• Distribution of 100 winter bags in Thamud District, Hadhramaut Governorate, benefiting 600 individuals from 100 vulnerable families in November 2025.
• A USD 9.5 million allocation to WHO to combat disease outbreaks like measles and cholera and enhance WASH services in healthcare facilities.
• Distribution of 127 tons and 200 kg of food baskets in Hajjah governorate, benefiting 16,632 people in 2023.

Conclusion: An Enduring Commitment to Global Relief

KSrelief's expanded operations in Syria, Gaza, and Yemen underscore Saudi Arabia's unwavering commitment to humanitarian principles. Through strategic partnerships and diverse projects, the center continues to provide life-saving aid and foster long-term recovery, striving to alleviate suffering and restore dignity to millions affected by crises worldwide. The Kingdom has provided over $130.34 billion in humanitarian and relief aid from 1996 to 2024, benefiting 170 countries globally.