Saudi Arabia has donated 55 tonnes of dates to the Maldives.
Out of this donation, 50 tonnes are allocated for the people of Maldives, while the remaining 5 tonnes were specially designated by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs for the Maldives Ministry of Islamic Affairs.
Representing the Maldivian government, Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed formally accepted this donation at the Saudi Embassy in the Maldives. He signed the agreement acknowledging the acceptance, which was co-signed by Ambassador Matrek Abdulla Al-Ajalain Aldosari, representing Saudi Arabia.
Following the handover ceremony, Ambassador Aldosari visited the Islamic center to observe an Iftar programme sponsored by Saudi Arabia, demonstrating the continued cultural and religious ties between the two nations.
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs in the Maldives will oversee the distribution of the dates to households, ensuring that this generous gift reaches those in need during the sacred month of Ramadan.