Saudi Arabia urges citizens to leave Lebanon immediately

The Saudi foreign ministry reiterated its call for all Saudi nationals to avoid traveling to Lebanon. (Archives)
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Updated 04 August 2024
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Saudi Arabia urges citizens to leave Lebanon immediately

  • Saudi foreign ministry has reiterated its call for all Saudi nationals to avoid traveling to Lebanon

RIYADH: Saudi foreign ministry urged its citizens on Sunday to leave Lebanon ‘immediately’ as regional tensions recently surged.

In a statement, the ministry has reiterated its call for all Saudi nationals to avoid traveling to Lebanon.

It said the Kingdom's embassy in Lebanon was closely monitoring the developments in the southern region of the country.

Travellers were forced to wait in long lines at Beirut airport on Sunday, some after cutting summer holidays short, as airlines cancelled flights amid fears of all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah.

Saudi calls echo those from the US, UK and France who have also warned their nationals to leave the country as soon as possible.

Several airlines including Lufthansa and Air France delayed or suspended flights to Lebanon.

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Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

Updated 30 January 2026
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Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

  • The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship

RIYADH: Exhibits on display at the King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in the Arabian Peninsula as part of a series of palace activation events organized by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.

The exhibits feature rare historical artifacts carrying cultural and scientific significance that document different lifestyles and environmental shifts in the region over the centuries.

Among the most notable pieces is a traditional rifle crafted from natural wood and fitted with a handwoven leather strap, historically used for hunting and protection.

The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.

The authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until Feb. 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as part of unified tourism programs aimed at organizing visitor flow and providing opportunities to explore historical sites in a safe and engaging environment.