KSrelief Sets 2026 Aid Plan to Support 12 Million People Worldwide

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) held yesterday a ceremony in Riyadh to launch its 2026 operational plans, humanitarian and relief projects, and volunteer programs. The event also honored major donors and partners from government entities and organizations, and was attended by officials, ambassadors from Arab and foreign countries, and representatives of humanitarian and relief organizations.

 KSrelief Supervisor-General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah said in a speech that the center’s work reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting people in need worldwide, noting that KSrelief has become a leading global humanitarian institution over the past decade.

 He highlighted that Saudi Arabia ranked second globally and first among Arab countries in humanitarian aid for 2025, according to the UN Financial Tracking Service, and was the largest donor to Yemen, contributing 49.3% of total aid.

 He then launched the 2026 operations and programs plan, comprising 113 projects in 44 countries, benefiting over 12 million people at a cost of SAR400 million, in partnership with 11 Saudi non-profit organizations. He also launched the 2026 volunteer programs plan, which includes 309 programs in 42 countries at a cost of SAR200 million.

 The ceremony also marked the inauguration of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ 2026 gift of dates, targeting more than 13 million beneficiaries in 73 countries, with a total weight of 17,868 tons and a cost of SAR123 million.

 The event concluded with the signing of memoranda of understanding with local associations to strengthen cooperation in humanitarian, relief, and development efforts, enhance sustainability, and improve the efficiency of aid delivery to vulnerable communities worldwide.