Royal directives have been issued to provide urgent relief aid for victims of the earthquake which hit Sumatra Island, Indonesia and victims of other affected countries, a Saudi statement issued Tuesday said.
According to <i>SPA</I>, the assistance consisted of US$5 million worth of aid supplies including food, tents, medicines and other necessities to be delivered and directly distributed by the Saudi Red Crescent. It also included US$5 million cash aid to be provided through reliable international aid organizations, the statement explained.