As part of the ongoing humanitarian efforts provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support the brotherly Yemeni people, the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid to implement its vital food projects, distributing large quantities of dates in Hadramawt Governorate, targeting the most needy families and affected groups in Al-Mukalla and Al-Abr districts.
Details of aid distribution in Mukalla and Al-Abr
The distribution carried out by the center yesterday included 4,750 cartons of dates, geographically divided to ensure the aid reached those in need. In Al-Mukalla district , 2,200 cartons of dates were distributed, benefiting 13,200 individuals from families residing in the area. Simultaneously, Al-Abr district the distribution of 2,550 cartons of dates, covering the needs of 15,300 individuals, bringing the total number of beneficiaries in both districts to 28,500.
Project context and strategic objectives
This aid is part of the 2026 Dates Distribution Project in the Republic of Yemen, which is itself part of a series of food security projects undertaken by the Center. This project aims to bridge the food gap and provide for the basic needs of Yemeni families, especially given the difficult economic and living conditions the country is experiencing. Dates are a staple food with high nutritional value, and the Center is committed to providing them regularly as part of its food baskets.
The Kingdom's leading role in humanitarian work in Yemen
This initiative embodies the leading role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, in alleviating the suffering of the Yemeni people. Since its establishment, the Center has given the Yemeni crisis significant attention, providing diverse assistance in areas such as food security, health, shelter, water, and environmental sanitation. The Hadramawt Governorate, and Al-Abr District in particular, is a vital area receiving large numbers of displaced persons and migrants, making the provision of aid to it a pressing humanitarian necessity.
The importance of timing and expected impact
This support is particularly timely, as it helps alleviate the financial burden on beneficiary families and enhances food security in the targeted areas. The Kingdom, through its humanitarian arm, remains committed to providing assistance without discrimination, striving to achieve stability and support recovery plans in Yemen, in accordance with humanitarian principles and international standards for relief delivery.
