Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah inaugurated on Monday the electronic portal for Saudi non-profit organizations.
Representatives of the organizations and senior officials of KSrelief attended the ceremony held at the KSrelief headquarters in Riyadh.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Al-Rabeeah said that the portal, available in both Arabic and English, allows organizations to apply to KSrelief for initial approval certificates to operate outside Saudi Arabia. This enhances transparency, integration, and partnership between the center and national societies.
“The KSrelief is opening a new chapter of empowerment by inviting our national organizations to join this promising platform, which, in its initial phase, has already examined and evaluated 50 local non-profit organizations according to the most rigorous international governance standards. These organizations will be among our key partners in our international projects under the center's umbrella,” he said.
Dr. Al-Rabeeah noted that the center has implemented more than 4,000 relief projects in 109 countries at a cost exceeding $8.2 billion, in addition to more than 1,200 volunteer projects valued at $147 million. He emphasized that the new platform opens a new chapter in empowering national societies to engage in international humanitarian work according to the highest governance standards.
He added that these organizations have proven their presence in the most vulnerable communities by implementing 229 relief and humanitarian projects and programs, and performing more than 50,000 surgeries in over 20 countries, at a cost exceeding SR115 million. These figures demonstrate that screening and rehabilitation are the gateway to a more impactful and lasting partnership.
For their part, representatives of the associations expressed their gratitude to the KSrelief’s general supervisor for his efforts in organizing humanitarian work, developing its pathways, supporting national associations, and enhancing their preparedness, in line with national directives and approved humanitarian standards.
They also commended the center's staff across its various departments and sections for their genuine support to the national associations, which extended beyond funding to include rehabilitation, training, capacity building, technical support, and the exchange of expertise.