Saudi Embassy in Morocco confirms citizens’ safety following quake

A resident walks through the rubble following a 6.8-magnitude quake in Marrakesh. (File/AFP)
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Updated 09 September 2023
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Saudi Embassy in Morocco confirms citizens’ safety following quake

  • Embassy is coordinating with Moroccan authorities to evacuate citizens from affected areas

RIYADH: The Saudi Embassy in Morocco said that it is monitoring the aftermath of the earthquake that struck near Marrakech on Friday night, Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. 

The embassy confirmed Saudi citizens’ safety and urged them to follow the instructions of crisis management authorities. It added that it is coordinating with Moroccan authorities to evacuate citizens from affected areas. 

The embassy also extended its condolences and sympathy to Morocco’s government and people.

The death toll from the 6.8-magnitude earthquake had risen to 1,037 by late Saturday, with more than 1,200 injured.
 


Saudi Arabia acknowledges ‘effective cooperation’ after Lebanese authorities seize narco lab

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Saudi Arabia acknowledges ‘effective cooperation’ after Lebanese authorities seize narco lab

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia highlighted the productive cooperation between the Kingdom and Lebanon after the seizure of a drugs facility. 

The Saudi interior ministry said the lab was being used to manufacture narcotic substances and  precursor materials, in addition to firearms. 

The ministry statement, posted on social media early on Thursday, said the Kingdom acknowledges the effective cooperation with the Lebanese authorities in monitoring and controlling narcotic substances. 

The Kingdom reaffirmed its commitment to continuing efforts to combat criminal activities that threaten its security and youth through drugs, by confronting, thwarting, and apprehending those involved, the statement added.