The Saudi Fund for Development has made significant strides in advancing Tunisia's infrastructure with the delivery of 1,568 housing units in Bakri city, part of a $150 million project, and the signing of an $85 million contract for the construction of a new university hospital in Kairouan, enhancing both housing and healthcare sectors in the country.

Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East saw Israel executing strategic airstrikes on Iran's military facilities, marking a strategic response to Iran's earlier missile attack, with the intention of weakening Iran's capabilities without escalating to civilian areas or economic structures, possibly setting the stage for easing tensions.

Shifting focus to the humanitarian front, Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah of KSrelief and Raouf Mazou of UNHCR convened in Jeddah to address the critical humanitarian needs in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin regions, seeking enhanced international cooperation and financial commitment to support millions affected by conflict and insecurity.

In Lebanon, the conflict intensified as the Israeli army employed a massive 400-ton explosive offensive to target Hezbollah tunnels, a move that exacerbated the ongoing war situation since late September, leading to significant casualties and displacements within the region, raising grave humanitarian concerns.

As violence escalates in Sudan, RSF forces' attack in El Gezira State resulted in tragic loss of life, with the conflict’s toll marked by widespread displacement and accusations of severe human rights violations against both the RSF and the Sudanese army, prompting international outcry for accountability and peace.

At the Jeddah Donors’ Conference, Saudi Arabia played a pivotal role in boosting global cooperation, with Deputy Minister Waleed Elkhereiji engaging in key discussions that emphasized strengthening ties with organizations like the OIC and UNICEF, underscoring efforts to address humanitarian issues and sustainable development in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions.