Arar farmers’ market to showcase Saudi produce, culture

Local produce, including dates, vegetables, and fruits, famous in the Northern Borders region, will be on display at the market. (Supplied)
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Updated 14 October 2024
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Arar farmers’ market to showcase Saudi produce, culture

  • This initiative is part of the commission’s efforts to promote the sustainability of local production and develop all aspects of the culinary arts

RIYADH: The Culinary Arts Commission, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the Northern Borders Region Municipality, will hold a farmers’ market from Oct. 17 to 19 in Al-Musaidiyah Park in Arar.

The market aims to support farmers and workers in the culinary sector by showcasing the region’s agricultural produce and distinguished gastronomic offerings, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

Local produce, including dates, vegetables, and fruits, famous in the Northern Borders region, will be on display at the market.

An area will be dedicated to families working in the cottage industry where they can present notable dishes and beverages of the area, incorporating local produce.

There will also be accompanying activities, such as live music performances and children’s events, including face painting.

Through this event, the commission seeks to support the farmers’ market as a venue that contributes to the marketing of national products, both locally and globally, providing farmers with the opportunity to sell their products directly to consumers.

This initiative is part of the commission’s efforts to promote the sustainability of local production and develop all aspects of the culinary arts.

 


KSrelief clinics serve 2,483 refugees in Jordan in a week, deliver dialysis solutions to Yemen

Updated 11 November 2024
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KSrelief clinics serve 2,483 refugees in Jordan in a week, deliver dialysis solutions to Yemen

  • Patients in Jordan’s Zaatari camp for Syrian refugees include 283 children
  • Third batch of dialysis machines and medical supplies delivered to Yemen's Marib governorate

AMMAN/MARIB, Yemen: A total of 2,483 Syrian refugees at the Al-Zaatari camp in Jordan sought assistance from the medical clinics of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center during the first week of November 2024, the Saudi aid agency said on Sunday.
In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the aid agency known by its acronym KSrelief said the emergency department received 253 patients, the cardiology clinic treated 27 patients, and the internal medicine clinic treated 122 patients with diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
The rest were diagnosed with various ailments, including 285 children.
In Yemen, KSrelief delivered the third batch of dialysis solutions and medical supplies to the Ministry of Public Health and Population office in Marib governorate on Saturday.
The batch, weighing approximately 30 tons, is designated to support the dialysis centers at two hospitals in Marib Directorate and Harib Directorate, SPA reported.
Dr. Ahmed Saleh Al-Abadi, health director in Marib, praised the significant humanitarian support provided by Saudi Arabia, which is part of a comprehensive health program being provided by the Kingdom to Yemen in more than a decade.
 

 

 


Saudi Food and Drug Authority cites health benefits of turmeric

Updated 11 November 2024
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Saudi Food and Drug Authority cites health benefits of turmeric

  • Says it acts as an antioxidant and alleviates arthritis symptoms
  • Turmeric had long been used in Asia for folk medicine and food additive

RIYADH: Turmeric has numerous health benefits, including the numerous health benefits, including the ability to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) said on Sunday.
In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the SFDA said the herb plant known in Botany as Curcuma longa, is also known for its antioxidant properties.
Turmeric had long been used in Asia for folk medicine and food additive.
The SFDA, however, stressed the importance of using herbal medicines with caution and recommends consulting a healthcare professional before using such, as they can interact with certain medications or foods.
"It is essential to note that turmeric may interact with blood thinners like aspirin and certain blood pressure medications," the authority said.
It recommends a daily turmeric powder intake of 0.5 to 1 gram, taken in three smaller doses consumed between meals.
The SFDA also warned against using turmeric continuously for more than six weeks, saying it may lead to gallbladder or stomach pain.
It further warned women to avoid turmeric during pregnancy, as it could impact the uterus.
The SFDA issues warnings against harmful herbs, plants, and cosmetic products, and updates its list in its website every now and then.


Palestinian president arrives in Riyadh ahead of Arab-Islamic summit

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is welcomed on arrival in Riyadh on Sunday evening. (SPA)
Updated 10 November 2024
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Palestinian president arrives in Riyadh ahead of Arab-Islamic summit

  • Arab and Muslim leaders will discuss continued Israeli aggression on Palestinian territories and Lebanon at a summit on Monday

RIYADH: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Riyadh on Sunday evening ahead of an Arab-Islamic follow-up summit focusing on Israel’s wars in Gaza and Lebanon.

Arab and Muslim leaders will discuss continued Israeli aggression on Palestinian territories and Lebanon at the summit on Monday.

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf, the Foreign Minister of Guinea Morissanda Kouyate, the President of Senegal Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Uganda’s Third Deputy Prime Minister Lukia Isanga Nakadama also arrived in Riyadh on Sunday.

The President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Ghazouani arrived in the Kingdom’s capital on Sunday after performing Umrah and praying in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on Saturday.


Saudi FM holds meetings ahead of Arab-Islamic Summit on Gaza, Lebanon wars

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Saudi FM holds meetings ahead of Arab-Islamic Summit on Gaza, Lebanon wars

  • Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets to discuss regional issues, Israel’s ongoing wars on Palestinians and Lebanese

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a series of meetings here on Sunday with his counterparts from the region ahead of the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit taking place today.

Prince Faisal met with Palestine’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Mustafa, Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Bassam Sabbagh, Lebanon’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Abdallah Bou Habib, and Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Maitama Tuggar.

Discussions focused on efforts to address the humanitarian and political challenges facing the region, including Israel’s ongoing wars on Gaza and Lebanon, according to several reports carried by the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday.

The leaders emphasized the importance of collective action within the framework of the summit’s agenda, and the need for dialogue to resolve issues.

During discussions with Lebanon’s FM, Prince Faisal reviewed current issues affecting the country amid Israel’s attacks.

All the meetings were attended by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs Dr. Saud bin Mohammed Al-Sati, and Director-General of the Foreign Minister’s Office Abdulrahman Al-Dawood.

 


Saudi crown prince receives call from Iran president

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. (File/SPA/AFP)
Updated 10 November 2024
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Saudi crown prince receives call from Iran president

  • The chief of staff of Saudi Arabia’s armed forces visited Tehran to meet with his Iranian counterpart and discuss defense ties earlier on Sunday

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday, Saudi Press Agency reported. 

During the phone call, Pezeshkian praised the Kingdom’s initiative to host a joint Arab-Islamic follow-up summit to discuss continued Israeli aggression on Palestinian territories and Lebanon. The president expressed his wishes that the summit would be a success.

Arab and Muslim leaders will convene in Riyadh for the summit scheduled for Monday, focusing on Israel’s wars in Gaza and Lebanon.

On Sunday, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan chaired the preparatory ministerial meeting, where officials reviewed the latest developments and outlined the summit’s agenda.

Earlier on Sunday, the chief of staff of Saudi Arabia’s armed forces visited Tehran to meet with his Iranian counterpart and discuss defense ties, the Saudi Ministry of Defense said.

Fayyad Al-Ruwaili and Iran’s Major General Mohammad Bagheri discussed opportunities to develop relations between the two countries in the military and defense fields.