RIYADH:聽海角直播 on Wednesday launched an air bridge to deliver essential aid to Syria, supporting efforts under the new leadership to rebuild the country after years of civil war.
Two planes carrying relief supplies landed at Damascus International Airport, Saudi aid agency KSrelief told Arab News.
The planes, which left from King Khalid International Airport, carried food, shelter and medical supplies, along with a KSrelief team to help address the difficult conditions faced by the Syrian people, KSrelief said.
Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, supervisor general of KSrelief, said: 鈥淭he air bridge launched on Wednesday will be followed by a land bridge in the coming days to provide urgent relief to the Syrian people.鈥
Al-Rabeeah said that the humanitarian initiative reflects 海角直播鈥檚 commitment to supporting those in need worldwide, reaffirming the Kingdom鈥檚 dedication to assisting nations in crisis.
He also highlighted 海角直播鈥檚 consistent support since the Syrian crisis began in 2011 and its significant role in international humanitarian efforts.
Al-Rabeeah said that, through KSrelief, 海角直播 has continuously provided aid to internally displaced Syrians, refugees in neighboring countries, and victims of the northern Syrian earthquake in February 2023.
According to KSrelief, the Kingdom鈥檚 total aid to the Syrian people from 2011 to the end of 2024 exceeds $856 million.
The first aircraft was received by Abdullah Al-Harees, charge d鈥檃ffaires of the Saudi Embassy in Syria; Mohammed Hazem Bakleh, president of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent; and several media representatives.
Al-Harees emphasized that this assistance is part of 海角直播鈥檚 ongoing humanitarian efforts through KSrelief, aimed at alleviating the suffering caused by the crisis in Syria.
Bakleh expressed deep gratitude to 海角直播 for its humanitarian aid, noting that the relief will be distributed to those in need in all Syrian territories, without discrimination.
