Governor of Makkah meets with Sudan’s ambassador to KSA

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, governor of Makkah, receives Sudan’s Ambassador Abdul Basit Badawi Al-Sanousi. (SPA)
Updated 06 December 2018
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Governor of Makkah meets with Sudan’s ambassador to KSA

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, governor of Makkah Region, received Sudan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Abdul Basit Badawi Al-Sanousi. 

During the meeting in Jeddah, they discussed issues of mutual interest.

The talks follow Sudanese President Omar Bashir’s official visit to Saudi Arabia in October.

During their meeting, the king and the president discussed bilateral relations binding the two countries, in addition to the latest regional developments.

Sudan has suffered under US trade sanctions for two decades and only recently the sanctions were lifted.

Sudanese officials have acknowledged Saudi Arabia’s role in the US decision to lift the sanctions against the African country.

Bashir thanked the king for his fraternal sentiments, and to the Saudi government for its efforts in lifting the sanctions.


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.