Meteorology office warns of thunder storms and dust across Saudi Arabia

The office urged citizens in those areas to avoid getting themselves into valleys and water pools. (File: AFP)
Updated 11 March 2019
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Meteorology office warns of thunder storms and dust across Saudi Arabia

  • The office also issued a warning of rain and thunder storms accompanied by dust storms in Al-Baha region
  • In Jazan, the weather conditions are predicted into the night as well

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection expects rain and thunderstorms to hit several regions across the Kingdom. 

The meteorology office said on Sunday that rain accompanied by dust-lifting storms are expected in Taif and Meysan and nearby areas. 

The office also issued a warning of rain and thunder storms accompanied by dust storms in Al-Baha region. 

In Jazan, the weather conditions are predicted into the night as well.

The office also forecasted thunder storms for Najran.

It urged citizens in those areas to avoid getting themselves into valleys and water pools.


Prince Faisal meets UN, US envoys in Munich to discuss Gaza and promoting tolerance

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Prince Faisal meets UN, US envoys in Munich to discuss Gaza and promoting tolerance

  • Saudi foreign minister held talks on sidelines of Munich Security Conference

RIYADH: Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi minister of foreign affairs, held separate meetings on Saturday with UN and and US officials, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Prince Faisal met Nikolay Mladenov, high representative of the UN special coordinating committee on the Middle East peace process, with talks focusing on the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and efforts to address the situation.

In a separate meeting, the foreign minister met Yehuda Kaplan, US special envoy for combating antisemitism.

The discussions reviewed efforts to promote the values of dialogue and tolerance, combat extremism, and underscored the importance of fostering understanding and peaceful coexistence.

Both meetings were also attended by Prince Faisal’s adviser, Mohammed Al-Yahya, and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Manal Radwan.