Saudi Arabia’s completed Qunfudah-Sabt Al-Jarah road project expected to improve traffic safety

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The two-lane Qunfudah-Sabt al-Jarah road is 8 kilometers long and has three bridges. (SPA)
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The two-lane Qunfudah-Sabt al-Jarah road is 8 kilometers long and has three bridges. (SPA)
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The two-lane Qunfudah-Sabt al-Jarah road is 8 kilometers long and has three bridges. (SPA)
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Updated 08 September 2024
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Saudi Arabia’s completed Qunfudah-Sabt Al-Jarah road project expected to improve traffic safety

RIYADH: The road development project connecting Saudi Arabia’s western regions of Makkah and Asir is now complete, the General Authority for Roads said in a report carried by the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.

The two-lane Qunfudah-Sabt Al-Jarah road is 8 kilometers long and has three bridges, according to the report.

The new concrete road is expected to reduce accidents caused by vehicles sidding into valleys during torrents, as well as increase road capacity and cut travel time between the two regions.

Engineers modified the path of the old Sabt Al-Jarah road to bypass flood channels, installed 100 guidance panels, 2,000 ground reflectors, 97,000 meters of painted road markings and vibration warning areas to improve safety, SPA reported.


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.