JEDDAH: Saudi Aramco has signed an initial agreement to establish a visitor center in Al-Ula province.
The oil company has teamed up with the Al-Birr Charity Organization to develop the center, which aims to spur tourism and highlight cultural heritage.
The center will provide tourism services to visitors including information about local attractions as well as neighboring archaeological sites such as Madain Saleh.
The government is investing heavily in the tourism sector in an effort to diversify the economic base of the country and add more service jobs.
As well as coordinating visits to these areas, it will also offer brochures, tourist maps and lists of tour guides in a bid to boost visitors to the region.
Abdulla Al-Isa, general manager of public affairs at Saudi Aramco, told the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) that the initiative would help to support families in the region.
The new center is set to cover 5,000 square meters and will include a multi-purpose hall to hold conferences, seminars and workshops. It will accommodate about 300 people.
Saudi Aramco signs deal to highlight cultural heritage in Al-Ula
Saudi Aramco signs deal to highlight cultural heritage in Al-Ula
Saudi watchdog warns of possible health risk from Nestle baby formula
- Company voluntarily recalls its Nan, Alfamino, S-26 Gold and S-26 Ultima products over concerns they might be contaminated with cereulide, a toxin produced by bacteria
- Saudi Food and Drug Authority says recall is precautionary and no related illnesses have been reported, but advises consumers to dispose of recalled products immediately
RIYADH: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority on Tuesday warned the public not to consume certain Nestle infant formula products, after the company issued a voluntary recall over concerns about possible contamination.
The advisory covers products marketed under the Nan, Alfamino, S-26 Gold and S-26 Ultima brands. They might be contaminated with cereulide, a toxin produced by the Bacillus cereus bacteria, which can pose a risk to infant health, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The Saudi authority said the recall was a precautionary measure and no related illnesses have been reported. Possible symptoms of exposure can include nausea, repeated vomiting and abdominal pain.
It advised consumers to dispose of the recalled products immediately, and said it was coordinating with Nestle to ensure they are removed from stores and is monitoring the process.
Full details of the affected products, including batch numbers, are available at the Saudi Food and Drug Authority website. The organization said consumers can report any food safety concerns by calling 19999.
