Saudi leaders receive Eid Al-Fitr greetings from Islamic heads of state

King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received congratulatory messages from the leaders of Islamic countries on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr. (SPA)
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Updated 29 March 2025
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Saudi leaders receive Eid Al-Fitr greetings from Islamic heads of state

  • King Abdullah II of Jordan, King Hamad of Bahrain and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed among those to send messages

RIYADH: King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received congratulatory messages from the leaders of Islamic countries on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Eid Al-Fitr, which will begin on Sunday after an announcement from the Supreme Court on Saturday, marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is a time of joy, reflection and unity for Muslims around the world.

Among those who sent greetings were King Abdullah II of Jordan, King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.

The king and crown prince expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the messages and wished for “continued prosperity, security and stability for the Islamic nation, asking God Almighty to bless the occasion with goodness and peace,” the report said.


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.