Launch of MASAM Making World News Headlines

July 17, 2018

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Managing Director Project of Masam, Mr. Ousama AlGosaibi: Project teams have cleared 220,352 mines, unexploded ordnance and explosive devices since end of June 2018 until now

AlGosaibi: Masam teams cleared 148872 unexploded ordnance from end of June 2018 until February 26,2021

AlGosaibi: Teams have cleared so far 62,663 anti-tank mines and 2,957 anti-personnel mines

AlGosaibi: Project field teams cleared 5860 explosive devices from project launch until February 26,2021

AlGosaibi: Our teams were able from end of June 2018 till February 26,2021, to clear 20,491,365 square meters of Yemeni lands that were booby-trapped with mines, ammunition and explosive devices

Project Masam Operations Room: From the beginning of February until the 26th, engineering teams cleared 5,915 mines, unexploded ammunition and explosive devices

Project Masam Operations Room: From the beginning of this month, until now, Masam teams have cleared 4,175 unexploded ordnance and 10 explosive devices

Masam Operations: From the beginning of the month until the 26th, project teams cleared 1,590 anti-tank mines and 140 anti-personnel mines

Project Masam Operations: During the fourth week of February, our teams cleared 1428 mines, unexploded ordnance, and explosive devices

Masam Operations: Our teams cleared 1015 unexploded ordnance and one explosive device last week

Masam Operations: Last week, project teams cleared 391 anti-tank mines and 21 anti-personnel mines

Masam Operations Room: During the fourth week of this month, project teams were able to clear 261865 square meters of Yemeni lands

Masam Operations: From the beginning of the month until the 26th, our teams were able to clear 1,244,805 square meters of Yemeni lands

MASAM

The humanitarian landmine clearance project MASAM in Yemen, launched by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, received international media coverage which praised the humanitarian initiative on a large scale.

Saudi Press Agency

MASAM, a New Gift from the Kingdom of Humanity

This project stems from the teachings of Islam, which call for helping the needy and preserving human life, dignity, and health. Also, it is an extension of the humanitarian role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its global message in this regard.

Al Riyadh Newspaper

MASAM allocates $40 Million for Landmine Clearance in Yemen

Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Advisor to the Royal Court and KSRelief Supervisor General, stated that the Saudi one-year, five-phase project of landmine clearance MASAM would cost $40 million, adding that training will be provided to empower Yemeni specialists to continue the task of helping Yemen become a mine-free country

Al Khaleej Newspaper

The Launching of MASAM in Riyadh to Counter the Houthi Death Plan

Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Advisor to the Royal Court and KSRelief Supervisor General, declared that more than 600,000 landmines had been counted so far in the liberated areas, in addition to 130,000 internationally banned naval mines.

Al Arabiya

The Largest Saudi Landmine Clearance Project in Yemen

Saudi Arabia, a global supporter of all forms of humanitarian assistance projects, launches MASAM, a humanitarian project for landmine clearance in Yemen aiming to save lives and preserve human dignity.

Al-Hayat Newspaper

MASAM to Dismantle 600.000 mines in Yemen

Ousama Algosaibi, Programme Manager of the MASAM project, revealed that the project uses state-of-the-art technology and advanced demining equipment and that it will have no trouble removing improvised landmines laid by militias.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Launches MASAM Project to Clear Yemen of Landmines and Remnants of War

Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, General Supervisor of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, confirms that the launch of the National Humanitarian Project MASAM aims to clear Yemen of explosive remnants of war.

Elaph

Arab Parliament Speaker Praises the Project for Landmines Clearance in Yemen, MASAM

Arab Parliament speaker, Dr. Mishaal bin Fahm Al Salami, expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for this qualitative and humanitarian initiative to save the lives of Yemeni civilians from the dangers of internationally banned mines.

Sky News Arabia

MASAM… A Huge Project for Landmine Clearance in Yemen

The ICDO General-Secretary, Vladimir Kuvshinov, expressed the readiness of the Organization to join efforts to improve the protection of the civilians in Yemen.

SABA NET

Al Rabeeah: MASAM, a $40-million Project Aims at Clearing Yemen from Landmines

Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Advisor to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, stressed that the program will be of great help to the Yemenis in their landmine clearance.

DIJLAH TV

MASAM, a Huge Project for Landmine Clearance

Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Advisor to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, stated that MASAM project of demining will be carried out by Saudi cadres and international experts.

Jordan News Agency

Saudi Arabia Launches Landmine Clearance Project MASAM in Yemen

“We seek through MASAM to overcome the humanitarian tragedies caused by the spread of landmines”, said the Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah.

Associated Press of Pakistan

Saudi Arabia Launches the Huge Landmine Clearance Project (MASAM) in Yemen

Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Advisor to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, said: “Supporting our Yemeni brothers has been a top priority for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for decades.”

Al-Gharb Newspaper

Launch of the Humanitarian Project “MASAM”

Saudi Arabia has earned the title of “Kingdom of Humanity” for being the worlds greatest supporter of all forms of relief activities.