Foreign ministers sign agreement to establish Saudi-Algerian supreme coordination council

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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Algerian counterpart Ahmed Attaf sign an agreement in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Algerian counterpart Ahmed Attaf sign an agreement in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Algerian counterpart Ahmed Attaf sign an agreement in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Updated 16 May 2023
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Foreign ministers sign agreement to establish Saudi-Algerian supreme coordination council

  • Prince Faisal and Ahmed Attaf chaired a Saudi-Algerian political consultations committee meeting in Jeddah

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Algerian counterpart signed an agreement on Tuesday to establish a Saudi-Algerian supreme coordination council.

Prince Faisal and Ahmed Attaf also chaired a Saudi-Algerian political consultations committee meeting in Jeddah during which they discussed intensifying bilateral and multilateral coordination, and consolidating joint action on various regional and international issues in a way that enhances stability and prosperity for their countries.

The two officials also reviewed relations between their countries and ways to enhance and develop them in order to achieve common interests.

Regional and international developments and joint efforts to achieve international peace and security were also discussed.


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.