JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia imported about 359,000 head of cattle between July 14 and Aug. 1 to meet local demand and cater for the Hajj season, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture said on Friday.
The first phase of livestock imports included 200,000 head of cattle for the Islamic Development Bank’s Adahi project and 159,000 head of cattle for the local market.
About 2.5 million head of cattle are expected to be imported, with 1.5 million cattle allocated for the local market and 1.14 million for the Adahi project.
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Saudi ministry beefs up cattle imports for Hajj season
Saudi ministry beefs up cattle imports for Hajj season
- The first phase of livestock imports included 200,000 head of cattle for the Islamic Development Bank’s Adahi project
Crown prince, Qatar Emir discuss regional developments in phone call
RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke on the phone on Thursday with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar.
During the call, the two leaders reviewed the fraternal relations between Saudi Arabia and Qatar and discussed ways to strengthen and develop cooperation, in addition to exchanging views on regional and international developments, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
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