Over $177 million has been provided by Saudi Arabia since 2017 to help alleviate the impact of the Rohingya refugee crisis.
According to SPA, Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), shared this figure during a high-level event in New York. The event was organized by the United States, the United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Türkiye, The Gambia, and the European Union on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Al Rabeeah stated that more than one million refugees in Bangladesh depend entirely on humanitarian assistance. He noted that the 2026 Joint Response Plan requires over $710 million to support approximately 1.6 million Rohingya refugees and members of the host community.
KSrelief continues to work with local and international partners on projects focusing on water, sanitation, shelter, and food security for host communities and refugees. Al Rabeeah emphasized that conditions must be created in Myanmar to allow refugees to return home voluntarily and safely, as humanitarian aid alone is insufficient.
How much financial support has Saudi Arabia provided to Rohingya refugees? Since 2017, Saudi Arabia has provided over $177 million to help alleviate the impact of the Rohingya refugee crisis. This support is delivered through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), which works with local and international partners to implement projects focusing on food security, shelter, water, and sanitation for both the refugees and the host communities.
What are the current humanitarian needs for Rohingya refugees in 2026? The 2026 Joint Response Plan requires over $710 million to provide support for approximately 1.6 million members of the host community and Rohingya refugees. This comes at a time when over one million refugees in Bangladesh depend entirely on humanitarian assistance, while funding remains limited and needs continue to escalate.
What is the position of KSrelief on the long-term solution for Rohingya refugees? Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of KSrelief, emphasized that humanitarian aid alone is insufficient to solve the crisis. He stated that conditions must be created in Myanmar that enable Rohingya refugees to return to their homes safely and voluntarily, while Saudi Arabia remains committed to working with partners to address urgent needs.