JEDDAH: Saudi King Salman received Qatari Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali bin Abdullah bin Jassem Al Thani Thursday evening at his guest residence in the Moroccan city of Tangier and discussed the opening of Salwa border crossing for Qatari pilgrims, reported SPA.
King Salman asserted his country’s constant and continuous keenness and care of pilgrims in harnessing all its efforts and human and technical potential to provide the finest Hajj experience to perform their rituals in ease and comfort.
Qatari Sheikh Al Thani expressed his profound thanks and appreciation to King Salman for approving a proposal submitted by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman regarding the entrance of Qatari pilgrims to Saudi Arabia via Salwa border crossing to perform Hajj, and allowing all Qatari pilgrims in without obtaining electronic permits.
Al Thani pointed that the King’s order to facilitate Qatari pilgrims Hajj proceeders confirms the deep fraternity and historical ties linking the Saudi and Qatari peoples as well as the leadership of the two countries.
On Wednesday, King Salman ordered all Qatari pilgrims to be transported from King Fahd International airport in Dammam and Ehsa international airport, sent private jets operated by Saudi Arabian Airlines to Doha airport to transport all Qatari pilgrims from the Qatari capital to the city of Jeddah and provided all means of hospitality at his own expense.
Saudi King Salman, Qatar’s Sheikh Abdullah Al Thani discuss opening of Salwa border for Hajj pilgrims
Saudi King Salman, Qatar’s Sheikh Abdullah Al Thani discuss opening of Salwa border for Hajj pilgrims
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.
