Electric bus service between Madinah airport and Prophet’s Mosque launched

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A new electric bus service connecting Madinah airport and the Prophet’s Mosque has been inaugurated. (@MadinaAuthority)
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A new electric bus service connecting Madinah airport and the Prophet’s Mosque has been inaugurated. (@fahadbuliheshi)
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A new electric bus service connecting Madinah airport and the Prophet’s Mosque has been inaugurated. (@fahadbuliheshi)
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Updated 06 April 2023
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Electric bus service between Madinah airport and Prophet’s Mosque launched

  • New service is scheduled to provide more than 16 trips daily over 18 hours
  • It has high operational efficiency which enables it to travel a distance of 250 kilometers on a single charge

RIYADH: A new electric bus service connecting Madinah airport and the Prophet’s Mosque was inaugurated by the governor of the region Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

The service has high operational efficiency which enables it to travel a distance of 250 kilometers on a single charge via a dedicated track that connects the two sites. The track is 38 kilometers long.

The new service is scheduled to provide more than 16 trips daily over 18 hours and features an advanced air conditioning system, display screens showing journey details, and seats allocated for people with special needs.

The electric service is expected to join the Madinah Buses fleet, supervised by Al-Madinah Region Development Authority, and will enhance the service received by residents and visitors of Madinah. It will also reduce pollution.


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.