Saudi crown prince heads to France to meet Macron, attend global summit

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (SPA)
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Updated 14 June 2023
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Saudi crown prince heads to France to meet Macron, attend global summit

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman left the Kingdom early Wednesday heading for France on an official visit, the Saudi Press Agency reported, citing the Royal Court.

The Crown Prince will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.

He will also head the Kingdom’s delegation to the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact to be held on June 22-23.

During the visit, the Crown Prince is set to participate in the Kingdom's official reception for Riyadh’s candidacy to host Expo 2030, to be held in Paris on June 19.


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.