Caution urged as storms forecast across Saudi Arabia until Friday

Rain and thunderstorms are forecast to hit most regions in Saudi Arabia. (File/SPA)
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Updated 01 January 2024
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Caution urged as storms forecast across Saudi Arabia until Friday

RIYADH: Authorities on Monday urged the public to exercise caution as further rain and thunderstorms are forecast to hit most regions in the Kingdom until Friday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

People are advised to avoid areas that are susceptible to flooding, not to swim in open water, and to adhere to instructions announced through various media outlets, the General Directorate of Civil Defense said.

The Makkah region will have moderate to heavy rain, hail, and strong winds, which will affect the Qunfudah and Laith areas.

A similar forecast has been issued for the Riyadh region, including Al-Zulfi, Al-Ghat, Shaqra, Al-Majma’ah and Rumah, as well as the regions of Hail, Al-Qassim, Asir, the Northern Borders and Eastern Province.

Moderate rain, and strong winds and dust are expected to affect the Makkah region, including Taif, Maysan, Adham, Al-Ardiyat, Tarabah, Al-Muwayh, Al-Khurma, and Raniyah, as well as the regions of Al-Jawf, Al-Qassim, the Eastern Province, Al-Baha, and Jazan.

Some areas of Riyadh will experience similar weather conditions, including Thadiq, Marat, Al-Muzahmiyah, Al-Hariq, Hotat Bani Tamim, Al-Kharj, Darma, Al-Diriyah, Huraymila, Afif, Al-Dawadmi, Al-Quwayiyah, and the regions of Madinah, Hail, the Northern Borders and the Eastern Province.


Saudi foreign minister and Palestinian prime minister discuss Gaza in Davos

Updated 21 January 2026
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Saudi foreign minister and Palestinian prime minister discuss Gaza in Davos

  • Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Mohammed Mustafa hold talks while attending the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting

LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and the Palestinian prime minister, Mohammed Mustafa, on Tuesday discussed the latest developments in Gaza.

During their meeting, which took place at the annual gathering of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, they also reviewed bilateral relations and cooperation, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Other Saudi officials present at the meeting included the Kingdom’s ambassador to Switzerland, Abdulrahman Al-Dawood; the director general of the Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Waleed Al-Ismail; and Mohammed Alyahya, an advisor to the foreign minister.