DAMMAM: The King Fahd Causeway has recorded the highest number of travelers since its opening, with 131,000 people crossing in one day, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
The previous highest number was 129,437 passengers. The spokesman for the Eastern Province Passports Department, Col. Mualla Marzouq Al-Otaibi, said movement was achieved smoothly in cooperation with related sectors.
He added that the increased flow of travelers has not affected security aspects or the speed of processing paperwork at the crossing.
During the mid-year school leave, Bahrain becomes the top destination for people in Saudi Arabia, especially the Eastern Province.
This is due to several factors, including Bahrain’s proximity, and the many events and shopping offers targeting visitors from Saudi Arabia.
The causeway connecting the two countries was opened in November 1986, and has contributed to expanding their commercial exchanges. The bridge cost $564 million and took more than four years to build.
Last year, the National Program to Support the Management of Projects in Public Entities and the King Fahd Causeway Authority signed a memorandum of understanding to raise
the efficiency of the KFCA’s facility and asset management, as well as its overall operation and maintenance practices.
King Fahd Causeway records highest number of travelers
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King Fahd Causeway records highest number of travelers
- During the mid-year school leave, Bahrain becomes the top destination for people in Saudi Arabia, especially the Eastern Province
Saudi FM discusses US proposal for Gaza ceasefire with Blinken
- US President Joe Biden outlined a ceasefire proposal for the war in Gaza on Friday
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed a US proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza with Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday.
US President Joe Biden outlined a ceasefire proposal for the war in Gaza on Friday. The three-phase plan aims to end the war, free all hostages, and send massive aid into the devastated territory.
During a phone call, the two officials also discussed developments in Sudan, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Saudi FM receives telephone call from Azerbaijan counterpart
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov on Tuesday, Saudi Press Agency reported.
During the call, the ministers reviewed bilateral relations and ways to enhance and develop them. Developments and topics of common interest were also discussed.
Riyadh conference to mark 3 decades of Saudi Conjoined Twins Separation Program
- Pioneering initiative has treated 135 conjoined twins since 1990
- Families of separated twins will be in attendance
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center will host an international conference in Riyadh on Nov. 24-25 marking three decades of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Separation Program.
The pioneering initiative, which has treated 135 conjoined twins from 25 countries since launching in 1990, demonstrates the Kingdom’s excellence in complex medical care.
The Saudi medical team in March this year, led by Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, separated Nigerian conjoined twins Hassana and Hasina at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh.
The conference, held under the patronage of King Salman, marks three decades of the program. It will bring together representatives from the Saudi ministries of National Guard, Defense, Foreign Affairs, Health, Education and Media, and international humanitarian and health bodies, associations and institutions.
Families of separated twins will also attend the event, the Saudi aid agency said in a statement to Arab News.
Experts will discuss advancements in conjoined twin separation and related humanitarian efforts, it added.
An exhibition will also be organized to showcase the program’s achievements as well as the Kingdom’s leadership in humanitarian and medical fields.
The event aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, which prioritizes the development and advancement of the healthcare and humanitarian sectors, KSrelief said.
Saudi cabinet confirms completion of Hajj preparations
- The king was briefed on the efforts and projects carried out by various government agencies to increase the comfort and well-being of pilgrims
RIYADH: The Saudi cabinet on Tuesday reassured King Salman of the completion of preparations and arrangements for this year’s Hajj season, Saudi Press Agency reported.
The king was briefed on the efforts and projects of various government agencies to increase the comfort and well-being of pilgrims, as well as their capabilities.
He expressed Saudi Arabia’s pride in serving the two holy mosques and their visitors, SPA said.
The cabinet then reviewed the content of letters received by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman from the king of Jordan, the president of Egypt, and the president of Somalia.
Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dossary said the Cabinet welcomed the outcomes of the second Saudi-Kuwaiti Coordination Council meeting, which underscored the strong fraternal ties between the two nations and their commitment to deepening cooperation in all sectors to serve mutual interests, and strengthen regional and international coordination.
The Cabinet also reviewed the Kingdom’s participation in recent meetings of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Arab League. It expressed hope for further progress in joint endeavors and broader collaboration in the framework of existing relations and historic ties.
Recent developments in regional and international affairs, and ongoing efforts to address them were also discussed at the meeting. The Cabinet reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at achieving regional security and stability.
Namira Mosque walkways cooled with white coating
- White coating, created using locally manufactured materials that absorb less sunlight, helps reduce surface temperature by about 20 degrees Celsius
- Last year, the coating was used on pedestrian pathways leading to the Jamarat area, where the ritual stoning of Satan takes place
RIYADH: The Roads General Authority has completed a project that covers the asphalt around Arafat’s Namira Mosque with a white coating that will lower temperatures for Hajj pilgrims.
The white coating, created using locally manufactured materials that absorb less sunlight, helps reduce surface temperature by about 20 degrees Celsius, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi, the agency’s spokesperson, said the substance was applied in partnership with several agencies.
Last year, the coating was used on pedestrian pathways leading to the Jamarat area, where the ritual stoning of Satan takes place, and reduced temperatures by 12 to 15 degrees Celsius.
An area of 25,000 square meters around Namira Mosque has now been covered.
Al-Otaibi said this would create a more comfortable experience for pilgrims during the Hajj this year.
