The two-day conference brought together government officials, international organizations, and private-sector representatives to discuss humanitarian partnerships and global crisis response strategies.
Medical Support for Injured Children in Gaza
During the conference, Dr. Al-Rabeeah signed a joint declaration of intent between KSrelief and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), alongside Baroness Chapman, the UK minister of state for international development and Africa.
The agreement focuses on supporting Palestinian children injured during the conflict in Gaza through a new medical initiative providing surgical care and treatment.
Under the partnership, Imperial College London will help train medical personnel participating in the project.
Over $8.4 Billion in Humanitarian Projects
Al-Rabeeah also highlighted KSrelief’s humanitarian and emergency-response projects across multiple regions worldwide.
Since 2015, KSrelief has implemented more than 4,367 projects across 113 countries, with total spending exceeding $8.4 billion in sectors including:
- Food security.
- Healthcare.
- Education.
- Water and sanitation.
- Shelter.
- Early recovery.
Addressing Global Food and Energy Challenges
Conference discussions focused on strengthening international partnerships to address humanitarian crises, particularly the Middle East conflict’s impact on food security and global energy flows.
Participants also explored ways to leverage digital systems and artificial intelligence to empower communities, especially women and girls, while improving humanitarian and development decision-making processes.
Saudi Arabia’s Expanding Global Humanitarian Role
Saudi Arabia’s participation reflects the Kingdom’s growing international role in humanitarian and relief efforts through global partnerships and initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable communities and responding to major global crises.
