Saudi envoy to UN meets KSRelief delegation

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Abdallah Al-Mouallimi, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the UN, receiving a delegation from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center in New York. (SPA)
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Abdallah Al-Mouallimi, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the UN, receiving a delegation from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center in New York. (SPA)
Updated 29 July 2019
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Saudi envoy to UN meets KSRelief delegation

NEW YORK: Abdallah Al-Mouallimi, Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to the UN, received a delegation from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) that is participating in meetings of the Advisory Group of the Global Coalition for the Reintegration of Former Child Soldiers.

The delegation’s participation comes in response to the UN’s invitation to review the Kingdom’s outstanding efforts to rehabilitate child recruits and those affected by the conflict in Yemen. The meetings were held over two days at Columbia University in New York, and involved experts, academics and researchers.

The aim was to gather research and knowledge from NGOs and academics regarding the reintegration of children. 

 


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.