JEDDAH: Thunderstorms and strong winds are expected to affect the regions of Al-Baha, Makkah, and Madinah on Wednesday, the General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection said.
Dust storms limiting visibility will affect the regions of Hail, Al-Qassim, Tabuk, Al-Jouf, Northern Borders, the eastern parts of the southwestern and western highlands, the western part of the Riyadh region, Hafr Al-Batin, and Al-Qaysumah.
Fog is also forecasted in eastern Saudi Arabia during the night and early morning.
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Adverse weather conditions expected across Saudi Arabia
Adverse weather conditions expected across Saudi Arabia
King Salman directs disbursement of more than SR3 billion in Ramadan aid
- The aid payments include SR1,000 for the head of household and SR500 for each dependent
RIYADH: King Salman has directed the disbursement of more than SR3 billion ($0.8 billion) in Ramadan aid to beneficiaries of social security, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
The aid payments, which include SR1,000 for the head of household and SR500 for each dependent are expected to be deposited directly into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts within the next few hours.
The payment reflects the leadership's commitment to addressing the needs of beneficiary families and ensuring their requirements are met during the holy month of Ramadan, SPA said.
The directive was made based on the recommendation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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