RIYADH: The Saudi aid agency, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) continues its humanitarian and relief efforts in Yemen through a range of projects and initiatives aimed at supporting the country’s most vulnerable communities.
From September 8 to 15, 2026, KSrelief carried out a series of relief interventions and economic empowerment projects across several Yemeni governorates, benefiting more than 52,000 people affected by the ongoing crisis and displacement, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Thursday.
Saudi assistance included distribution of 3,184 food baskets
The relief efforts included the distribution of 3,184 food baskets in Abyan Governorate, 820 in Al-Mahrah Governorate, and 1,178 in the Hadhramaut coast and Al-Mukalla. Further food baskets were provided to 164 families in Taiz and 764 families in Al-Hudaydah.
The Saudi assistance also included the distribution of 1,150 cartons of dates, as well as additional cartons in Taiz, benefiting 1,494 people. In addition, 77 tents and 77 shelter kits were provided to people affected and displaced by the crisis in Marib Governorate and Al-Mokha District in Taiz.
As part of its sustainable development and economic empowerment efforts, KSrelief also launched a project in Hadhramaut and Socotra governorates to support small-scale livestock producers and beekeepers, targeting 990 beneficiaries.
The Saudi project includes the reclamation of agricultural land, the establishment of fodder production groups, and the provision of technical training, capacity-building, and the necessary equipment to improve production efficiency and livelihoods.
These efforts are part of Saudi Arabia’s broader humanitarian role and reflect its commitment to supporting the Yemeni people and vital sectors.
