The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center’s “Masam” project to clear Yemeni lands of mines continued to achieve successive field accomplishments, as the project’s engineering teams were able, during the fourth week of January 2026, to remove a total of 2,100 mines, unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive devices in various liberated Yemeni governorates, as part of its ongoing efforts to secure the lives of civilians.

In detail, the field operations resulted in the removal of a variety of ordnance, including 31 anti-personnel mines, 7 anti-tank mines, 2,000 pieces of unexploded ordnance, and 2 improvised explosive devices (IEDs). These efforts were spread across several governorates. In Aden Governorate, the team removed one piece of unexploded ordnance in the Khormaksar district and 242 pieces in Aden city. In Al Hudaydah Governorate, the team removed 601 pieces of unexploded ordnance in the Hays district, and one anti-tank mine and 6 pieces of unexploded ordnance in the Al Khawkhah district.

Hadhramaut Governorate witnessed intensive activity, with the team in Al-Mukalla District removing 20 anti-personnel mines, 23 anti-tank mines, and 1,000 pieces of unexploded ordnance. In Hajjah Governorate, specifically in Midi District, 9 anti-personnel mines, 46 anti-tank mines, 58 pieces of unexploded ordnance, and 2 improvised explosive devices were removed. Operations also included Al-Mudharabah District in Lahj Governorate, where 3 anti-tank mines were removed, and Raghwan District in Ma'rib Governorate, where 1 anti-tank mine was removed. In Taiz, Dhubab District was cleared of an anti-tank mine and 18 pieces of ordnance, and Salah District was cleared of 2 anti-personnel mines and 17 pieces of ordnance.

Humanitarian context and ongoing efforts

This achievement comes within the context of the vital role played by the “Masam” project since its inception, representing a crucial humanitarian arm of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center. The project primarily aims to address the humanitarian catastrophe caused by landmines that have been planted indiscriminately and densely in residential areas, roads, and farms, transforming vast swathes of Yemeni land into death traps that threaten the lives of thousands.

These operations are of paramount importance, transcending mere statistics. Every mine removed means saving the life of a child, woman, or farmer, and restoring safety to routes used by aid convoys or students. Landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are among the most significant obstacles preventing displaced people from returning to their homes, and they also pose a major impediment to economic and social development in Yemen, given their contamination of agricultural lands and water sources.

In terms of overall figures, the number of mines removed in January alone reached 2,800, while the total number removed since the launch of the MASAM project has reached 534,800 mines and unexploded ordnance. This staggering figure reflects the scale of the disaster faced by Yemenis, and conversely, highlights the immense determination and effort exerted by the project's teams to clear the land and enable our Yemeni brothers and sisters to live in dignity and safety, free from the fear of sudden explosions.

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the introduction

This report reviews the most prominent achievements of the government sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the year 2025, highlighting the tangible progress achieved in various vital areas, as a result of clear strategic plans and effective integration between government agencies.

The content reflects the scale of efforts made to enhance quality of life, improve the efficiency of services, support sustainable economic growth, and empower people, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

This presentation also provides a comprehensive picture, with figures and indicators, of the progress achieved in the education, transportation, health, economy, security, municipal services, and other sectors, confirming the path of national transformation and the tangible results it has produced on the ground.

Education sector

Global scholarship

Sending 1,080 male and female students to the best universities in the world to enhance competencies.

Academic expansion

Establishing 4 new scientific and technical colleges to support future specializations.

Intensive training

Training more than 55,000 male and female students in the latest skills.

Technology graduates

5,335 trainees graduated from specialized technical training programs.

International Awards

Achieving more than 400 international awards in various fields.

Comprehensive initiatives

Implementation of 45 educational and sports initiatives across the Kingdom.

Chinese language

Chinese language teaching in public schools to 55,916 students .

Achievements in international forums

Achieving more than 400 international awards and advanced positions in many international forums and Olympiads.

Infrastructure and Transport Sector

Huge investments

Launching infrastructure projects with investments exceeding 3.5 billion riyals .

International airports

Three Saudi airports ranked among the top 100 global airports .

Traveler service

Serving over 8.3 million passengers through enhanced services.

national air carrier

A national low-cost airline has been awarded a contract at King Fahd International Airport to enhance competitiveness and expand travel options.

Localization of transport and logistics

Empowering 49,000 citizens in transportation and logistics activities.

Self-driving vehicles

Launch of the first practical phase of operating self-driving vehicles in Riyadh.

Economic Resources Sector

• Increase the production of desalinated water to more than 16 million cubic meters per day .
• Adding 10,000 factories to the industrial sector to support economic diversification.
• More than 84,500 seabirds .
• Stimulating 40 quality investments worth 320 billion riyals .
• Receiving 240,000 international visitors to tourist and heritage sites.
• -Documenting more than endangered species

Additional indicators

• 16 educational and training institutions have received international accreditation in tourism education.
• More than 240,000 visitors to Al-Ula city, with an average expenditure of 2,100 riyals .
• Discovery of 13 new oil and gas fields and 12 new reservoirs.
• Achieving a score of 84.2% in the water security index.

Health and Social Development Sector

Advanced healthcare services

Expanding the provision of health services to more than 200 million electronic prescriptions via “Wasfati”.

an age-friendly city

Jeddah has been designated an age-friendly city.

Increased capacity

Adding more than 5,000 beds to health facilities.

community participation

860,000 volunteers benefited from community engagement programs.

social support

Empowering 77,000 beneficiaries of social support programs, by empowering them and developing their skills and capabilities.

Military sector

Military Industries Sector

Training 661 trainees within advanced military industries programs.

Global technical readiness

Achieving ninth place globally in the Geospatial Infrastructure Readiness Index (GKI).

Localization of industries

Promoting the localization of military industries and supporting national companies.

Colleges of the Future

Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences is among the top 100 research universities globally .

Supporting maritime security

Operating 5 combat vessels to support maritime security and border protection.

Security Sector and Administrative Regions

• Developing competencies through 9 new security courses .
• Launch of the Unified Security Operations Center (911) in Madinah.
• Launch of the “Tasreeh” to regulate Hajj and Umrah services.
• Launch of the Cyber ​​Innovation Center to enhance digital security.

Public Administration Sector

Virtual Court

Activating the first phase of the virtual court.

Digital integration

Launching digital systems and services, including the electronic system for managing mosque affairs and documentation services via the “Najiz” application.

Customer service

The service provides 150,000 beneficiaries with AI-powered instant translation for more than 100 languages ​​via the “Nesk” app.

Visa facilitation

More than 17 million visas during 2025.

Access

Allowing entry to citizens of 31 countries without a visa in support of the strength of the Saudi passport.

Municipal Services Sector

16M+
beneficiaries of municipal services
(housing and municipal)

90K+
families supported with housing support products

107K+
residential units and developed land

• Developing public spaces and historical sites to preserve heritage.
• 120 km of afforestation projects to enhance the urban environment.
• Developing the sacrificial animal and ritual system and operating 7 complexes throughout the year.
• Creating and developing parks with more than 2.5 million square meters .