RIYADH: The Ministry of Commerce and Investment (MCI) has stipulated a minimum weight of 510 grams for a bag of bread and violators will be subject to penalties and closure of bakeries under a directive issued by the Council of Ministers.
The shortage of bread weight is considered a violation that requires imposing of fines of up to SR3,000, with possible closure of the bakery, according to the Municipal List of Fines and Penalties, issued by the Council of Ministers.
MCI reported that inspection teams have detected 128 violations among 730 bakeries visited during the past 10 days.
The MCI Inspection tours on bakeries included to bakeries in Riyadh, Zulfi, Quwaiya, Shakra’a, Dawadmi, Wadi Al-Dawasir, Kharj, Al-Muzahmiya, Afif, Rumah, Hawtat Bani Tamim, Al-Hareek, Makkah, Jeddah, Taif, Rabigh, Rania, Qunfudah, Madinah, Al-Ula, Yanbu, Dammam, Alkhobar, Qatif, Hafr Al-Batin, Khafji, Al-Ahsa, Hail, Arar, Baga’a, Gurayyat, Turaif, Tabuk, Al-Wajh, Dubah, Tabarjal, Jouf, Abha and Khamis Mushayt.
Those violators who were responsible for baking underweight bread have been summoned for a formal inquiry and have been urged to manufacture the bread according to government specifications.
The MCI has called on consumers to report any violation to the Consumer Call Center 1900, or through the application of a Commercial Violation Report, via their smart phones.
Heavy penalties sought for bakers making underweight bread
Heavy penalties sought for bakers making underweight bread
Northern Borders rock art reveals ancient life
- Among the most notable remains are stone structures scattered northwest of Arar
- Evidence ranges from the Neolithic era to Islamic times, forming a chronological record
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders region contains numerous archaeological sites, reflecting a long history of human settlement dating back to early periods, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Among the most notable remains are stone structures scattered northwest of Arar.
Varying in shape, size and design, specialists believe these structures date to the end of the Neolithic period and the beginning of subsequent eras. They are thought to have been used as stone tombs to preserve the remains of the dead.
Evidence ranges from the Neolithic era to Islamic times, forming a chronological record that highlights the diversity of communities that once lived in the region and how they interacted with their natural environment over centuries.
Ajab Al-Otaibi, director general of antiquities at the Heritage Commission, said the stone structures and rock art sites in the Northern Borders region represent an integral part of Saudi Arabia’s national cultural heritage and serve as an important resource for archaeological studies and scientific research.
He highlighted the importance of surveys, documentation and protection efforts to preserve these cultural landmarks as a historical legacy for future generations.
The region is also home to several important rock art sites, such as Shu’ayb Hamer, which features a wide and diverse collection of drawings carved on natural rock surfaces, marking it as a key site that documented early human activity in the area.
The artworks depict scenes of hunting, horsemanship, dancing, daily life and social rituals. They were created using a variety of artistic styles, most notably framed and abstract forms, and produced through different techniques including incizing and pecking, both direct and indirect.
The carvings portray human figures and a range of animals, including camels, horses and gazelles, as well as some wild and predatory species that have long since disappeared.
These images provide insight into the richness of the natural environment in earlier periods and help researchers understand the evolving relationship between humans and their surroundings.
