Saudi Arabia Contributes Over SR528 Billion in Global Aid Since 1975
Riyadh, The Gulf Observer: Saudi Arabia has extended humanitarian and development assistance worth more than SR528 billion ($141 billion) over the past five decades, funding 8,134 projects across 174 countries since 1975.
The announcement coincided with the International Day of Charity, observed annually on September 5, underscoring the Kingdom’s pioneering role in humanitarian and relief efforts worldwide.
According to the official Saudi Aid Platform, Saudi Arabia’s total contributions to date have reached SR528.4 billion (approximately $140.9 billion), placing the Kingdom among the world’s leading donors. Research by the European University Institute further highlighted that Saudi Arabia accounted for around 3.7 percent of total global humanitarian aid between 2014 and 2023.
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), the Kingdom’s humanitarian arm, has played a central role in delivering this assistance. Over the past decade, KSrelief has implemented 3,632 projects in 108 countries, with a value exceeding $8.15 billion. These initiatives have provided critical support to millions of beneficiaries in countries including Yemen, Palestine, Syria, Sudan, and Somalia.
In recent months, KSrelief has intensified efforts in the Gaza Strip, delivering more than 7,500 tons of aid and 20 ambulances through air and sea bridges. The “Sahem” electronic donation platform has also collected over SR1.61 billion, reflecting the strong public trust in the center’s humanitarian work.
Notably, Saudi Arabia spearheaded the United Nations’ adoption of November 24 as World Conjoined Twins Day, further emphasizing its commitment to advancing humanitarian causes globally.
