Saudi Arabia, represented by HE Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), has signed a $10 million grant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Republic of Sudan.
The agreement aims to strengthen water supply systems and support communities impacted by conflict and water scarcity. Furthermore, this contribution reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to development support and improving essential services for vulnerable populations.
Under the Saudi Fund-UNHCR-Sudan agreement, the Saudi-funded grant will support the rehabilitation and expansion of key water supply systems, including improvements to the Nile water system in Khartoum.
Furthermore, the initiative incorporates solar-powered operations, technical capacity building, and community participation to ensure long-term sustainability, equitable access, and strengthened resilience to climate-related pressures.
Sultan Al-Marshad CEO – SFD
“Access to safe and reliable water is fundamental to health, stability, and everyday life. Through this grant and our partnership with UNHCR, the Saudi Fund for Development is helping to strengthen essential water infrastructure in Sudan and provide sustainable solutions that meet both urgent needs and long-term development goals.”
‘’When people have access to essential services, they regain dignity, stability, and the ability to move forward. This generous financial support goes beyond meeting immediate water needs — it strengthens resilience and self-reliance among displaced people while reinforcing the critical systems host communities depend on,” noted HE Barham Salih, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, underscoring that lasting solutions require strong partnerships and sustained investment.
