Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman donated blood on Thursday, officially launching the Kingdom’s annual national blood donation campaign. The move was widely hailed as a “gracious gesture” and an extension of the Saudi leadership’s humanitarian approach.
The campaign aims to raise awareness of voluntary blood donation and ensure self-sufficiency in supplies. Officials said more than 800,000 people donated blood in 2024. The initiative also supports the Kingdom’s goal of maintaining safe and sustainable blood stocks to meet healthcare needs.
The Ministry of Health praised the crown prince’s leadership, posting on X, “The Leader’s Giving ... A Role Model for the Nation. The donation of His Highness #Crown_Prince is a humanitarian message to establish blood donation as a national value, support the voluntary work system in the health sector, and ensure the provision of safe blood supplies to meet the need".
Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel thanked the crown prince for his donation and highlighted its impact.
“This initiative embodies a firm commitment to promoting a culture of giving and community solidarity, and to raising the rate of voluntary blood donations support the health sector,” he said.
Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, advisor to the Royal Court and supervisor-general of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, called the crown prince’s act “the highest form of humanitarian giving.”
Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar said the act demonstrated the crown prince’s “special attention to humanitarian work” and his commitment to embedding solidarity and giving in society.
Eastern Province Gov. Prince Saud bin Naif echoed the sentiment, saying, “The crown prince’s donation represents an inspiring example and reflects a direct interest in the health of citizens and residents. It also contributes to raising community awareness of the importance of voluntary blood donation and its role in saving lives".
The annual campaign reflects the Kingdom’s humanitarian values, strengthens blood banks and ensures that hospitals and healthcare centers can continue to save lives across the country.