Saudi crown prince approves designs for ‘Sport Tower’, a key project in Riyadh Sports Boulevard

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Render image of he Global Sports Tower designs. Image Courtesy: Sports Boulevard Foundation
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The Sports Boulevard is one of Riyadh’s four ambitious projects, launched by Saudi King Salman in March 2019. (vision2030.gov.sa)
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Updated 10 July 2024
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Saudi crown prince approves designs for ‘Sport Tower’, a key project in Riyadh Sports Boulevard

RIYADH: The Sports Boulevard Project in Riyadh has approved the designs for “Sport Tower” - a high rise building that has courts for different indoor sports.

Headed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the project's directors have announced that they approved the designs for Sports Tower, the Saudi Press Agency said.

The Sports Boulevard is one of Riyadh’s four ambitious projects, launched by Saudi King Salman in March 2019. The project is a key component of the Saudi Vision 2030. 

Sports Boulevard extends for 135 kms across the city. It has safe, green pathways for pedestrians and includes special routes for professional and amateur cyclists, horse riding paths, and designated sites for sporting activities, SPA added. 

The project aims to encourage citizens of Riyadh to follow a healthy lifestyle through exercise and participation in various sporting activities.

 

 


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.