Saudi Arabia’s King Salman receives Libya’s Al-Sarraj

King Salman receives Fayez Al-Sarraj, chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA), in Makkah on Tuesday. (SPA)
Updated 06 June 2018
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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman receives Libya’s Al-Sarraj

  • The pair reviewed the latest developments in Libya, including efforts to achieve security and stability in the country

MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman received Fayez Al-Sarraj, chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA), at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah on Tuesday.

Earlier, Al-Sarraj met with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Meeting in Jeddah, they reviewed the latest developments in Libya, including efforts to achieve security and stability in the country. 

A number of senior Libyan officials attended the meeting. On the Saudi side, attendees included Cabinet member Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir, intelligence chief Khalid bin Ali Al-Humaidan, and the crown prince’s secretary Bandar bin Obaid Al-Rasheed.


Saudi watchdog warns of possible health risk from Nestle baby formula

Updated 06 January 2026
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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.