Binaa Association wins the King Khalid Award 2025 for the fourth time
In a remarkable achievement reflecting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's leading role in charitable work, the Eastern Province Orphan Care Charity Association "Binaa" won first place in the King Khalid Award for 2025 , marking its fourth time receiving this honor. This recognition underscores the association's commitment to the highest standards of institutional excellence and its ongoing dedication to developing its services for orphans and widows, ensuring their empowerment and improving their quality of life through sustainable development programs.
Details of the coronation ceremony and royal patronage
This award was presented during a ceremony held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz – may God protect him – and in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region. The award was received on behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association, by His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al-Khaldi, CEO of the Association.
The importance of the King Khalid Award and the significance of winning
The King Khalid Award is one of the most prestigious national and regional awards aimed at promoting sustainability in non-profit work and enhancing institutional performance. Winning it is not merely an honor, but a testament to the maturity of the administrative, financial, and technical practices within the winning organization. The fact that the “Binaa” Association has won first place for the fourth time indicates administrative stability and a clear strategic vision adopted by the association since its establishment in 2010, making it a model to be emulated in the orphan care sector.
Leadership and Support: Pillars of Success
On this occasion, Dr. Abdullah Al-Khaldi extended his warmest congratulations to His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province, and to His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Chairman of the Board. Dr. Al-Khaldi emphasized that their unwavering support and wise guidance were the decisive factors in strengthening the association's leadership and achieving this recurring excellence. He also expressed his gratitude to the Board of Directors, the staff, and the volunteers, commending their dedicated efforts in the fields of education, health, housing, and quality of life.
Alignment with the Kingdom's Vision 2030
Al-Khaldi explained that this achievement reflects the qualitative development witnessed by the non-profit sector in the Kingdom, which enjoys strong support from the wise leadership to be an active partner in national development. “Binaa” works in complete harmony with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 , which seeks to increase the contribution of the non-profit sector to the GDP and transform beneficiaries from recipients of aid to active participants in development and productivity.
The CEO added that the association has placed quality and institutional excellence at the forefront of its strategy, continuing to adopt global best practices. He noted that this win serves as a strong incentive to continue working towards its ultimate goal: empowering orphans to become productive and active members of their communities by supporting their education, preparing them for the job market, and removing obstacles to their financial independence.
A career full of awards and partnerships
This achievement is the latest in a series of prestigious awards the association has garnered at the local, Gulf, Arab, and international levels. These successive successes underscore the effectiveness of the fruitful partnerships the association has forged with the National Center for Non-Profit Sector Development, government entities, the private sector, and donor organizations, further solidifying the Kingdom's position as a leading nation in humanitarian and development work.
