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Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its position as one of the world’s leading humanitarian donors, providing more than $142 billion in aid to 173 countries through thousands of relief, development and charitable initiatives. Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, supervisor-general of KSrelief, highlighted the Kingdom’s expanding global role during a lecture in London.
He noted that Saudi Arabia ranks first in the Arab world in foreign assistance and is among the top contributors globally. Under the leadership of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the country’s humanitarian outreach has widened significantly in recent years.
Since its creation in 2015, KSrelief has carried out more than 3,800 projects worth over $8.25 billion across 109 countries, supporting key sectors such as healthcare, food security, education and water. Al-Rabeeah emphasized that Saudi Arabia remains committed to supporting vulnerable communities worldwide.

Saudi Arabia and Russia have signed a landmark agreement allowing citizens of both countries to enter each other’s territories without a visa for tourism, business, or family visits. The new policy permits stays of up to 90 days within a calendar year, either consecutively or cumulatively.
The agreement was formalized during the Saudi–Russian Investment and Business Forum in Riyadh, with senior officials from both nations present. Leaders described the move as a major step toward strengthening people-to-people engagement and expanding cooperation across key sectors.
While the waiver eases entry for short-term visits, it does not apply to travel for work, study, residency, or Hajj, which will continue to require dedicated visas. Russia is the first country with which Saudi Arabia has established such a broad mutual visa exemption for holders of ordinary passports.
Officials and business leaders expect the agreement to boost tourism and deepen economic, cultural, and strategic ties between the two nations.

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani addressing the ongoing development of relations between the two Gulf nations. The message was delivered in Riyadh by Qatar’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Bandar bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah, during a meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khereiji.
The discussions highlighted the growing cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with both sides exploring new avenues for collaboration across multiple sectors. They also reviewed regional issues and matters of mutual interest, reaffirming a shared commitment to deepening diplomatic and economic ties.