# Saudi Arabia national blood donation campaign

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/saudi-arabia-national-blood-donation-campaign
> Updated: 2026-10-14T11:44:07.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched the 2026 annual national blood donation campaign by personally donating blood. The initiative seeks to promote voluntary donation and ensure the Kingdom achieves self-sufficiency in blood supplies for patients with cancer, blood disorders, and emergency needs.

Following the campaign, the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, launched a related campaign at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh. The Minister directed that similar campaigns be organized across various sectors and branches of the ministry throughout the Kingdom to support the national effort.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs launches blood donation campaign

Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs launched a blood donation campaign in Riyadh in support of the national initiative led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saudi-minister-of-islamic-affairs-launches-blood-donation-campaign

### 2026-10-06: Saudi Crown Prince launches 2026 national blood donation campaign

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched the 2026 national blood donation campaign by donating blood, aiming to boost voluntary donations and healthcare self-sufficiency.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mohammed-bin-salman-launches-2026-national-blood-donation-campaign

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