Riyadh: The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) has achieved a number of accomplishments in governance and institutional development in recent years, contributing to more efficient emergency medical services, enhanced emergency response readiness, expanded volunteer work and a stronger Saudi presence at international humanitarian forums. These accomplishments are in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. According to Saudi Press Agency, the SRCA annual report for 2025 outlined the implementation of an integrated operational plan during the 1447 AH Hajj season. This plan focused on strengthening field deployment, enhancing the readiness of its ambulance fleet, and activating response services at land, sea, and air entry points. The authority also applied an on-site treatment model for cases that did not require hospitalization, ensuring rapid response and continuity of medical services for pilgrims. More than 31,000 frontline employees and paramedics participated in implementing the plan, including 6 ,846 direct staff members, supported by more than 2,300 male and female volunteers. SRCA operated 605 ambulances, over 2,300 support vehicles, 27 specialized response vehicles, and three air ambulances, with services deployed across 133 ambulance centers, 71 staging points, and 14 emergency centers. It also conducted 23 field exercises and 11 training programs to enhance the readiness of ambulance teams. In the area of volunteering, SRCA recorded 15,502 male and female volunteers who contributed more than 326,000 volunteer hours. It also implemented several community initiatives, including the 'Lifesaving Waiter' initiative, which aims to improve food-service workers' readiness to respond to choking incidents. Additionally, 13 compliance certificates were granted to private training centers that met quality standards. Internationally, SRCA strengthened its humanitarian presence by chairing the Disaster Management Advisory Group (DMAG) for 2024-2026 and hosting its steering committee meeting in Riyadh. It re presented Saudi Arabia at meetings of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, adopted a mechanism for seconding national personnel to international organizations, and signed several agreements and memorandums of understanding aimed at enhancing cooperation in emergency response, logistics, and training. In governance and quality, SRCA obtained six international certifications from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), covering quality management, risk management, information security, IT service management, beneficiary complaints management, and occupational health and safety. The certifications reflect its commitment to applying international best practices, enhancing institutional performance, and ensuring sustainable services. SRCA affirmed that its achievements in governance, operations, quality, and humanitarian work build on its efforts to develop emergency medical services, enhance the readiness of its personnel, and expand strategic partnerships, ensuring the deliv ery of highly efficient services that contribute to saving lives and serving the community, Umrah performers, and pilgrims.
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