Riyadh road named in honor of late Saudi poet Prince Badr bin Abdul Mohsen

King Salman ordered a road in Riyadh to be named after the late Saudi poet Prince Badr bin Abdul Mohsen on Sunday. (Supplied)
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Updated 02 June 2024
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Riyadh road named in honor of late Saudi poet Prince Badr bin Abdul Mohsen

  • Road is located west of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, with King Salman Road bordering it to the north and Al-Thumamah Road bordering it to the south

RIYADH: King Salman ordered a road in Riyadh to be named after the late poet Prince Badr bin Abdul Mohsen, Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. 

The honor was bestowed at the recommendation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and is an appreciation of the poet’s skill and influence on Saudi and Arabic literature.

The road is located west of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, with King Salman Road bordering it to the north and Al-Thumamah Road bordering it to the south.

The national icon died in May at the age of 75 in Paris after an illness.

A pioneer in the popularization of Saudi poetry among Arab audiences, Prince Badr’s verses were immortalized in songs by many esteemed Arab artists, including Talal Maddah, Mohammed Abdu, Kadim Al-Sahir and Assala. 

His patriotic words and songs struck a deep chord with Saudis in particular, creating a strong bond between him and the people of his nation.

The directive is a sign of the leadership’s appreciation of the late poet. 


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.