The Pakistani community in the Kingdom and in Pakistan is concerned about the false information doing the rounds regarding the actual number of pilgrims killed in a bus accident near Makkah on Tuesday morning.
The Pakistani media announced that there were 10 fatalities when there were only 4. The Pakistan Consulate in Jeddah has sent messages among the community members to confirm the actual number of deaths.
“We have registered only four deaths,” Col. Zaid Al-Hamzi of Jeddah Traffic Police told Arab News on Wednesday. He said that 17 pilgrims were injured in the accident. The other bus belonging to the Hafil Company turned turtle which resulted in the accident. Al-Hamzi said police was conducting a probe.
The Pakistan Consulate is still working on obtaining the details from the local authorities. Consulate sources identified the four victims as Abdul Ghafur from Nawshera, Bacha Syed Khan from Buner, Taj Begum from Lower Deer and Shakeela Bibi from Kohat.
Idrees, also from Kohat, who was severely injured, was admitted to Al-Thaghr hospital. “I can’t remember anything. Please leave me alone,” he told Arab News.
He was in acute pain and was barely able to utter his name or where he came from. Screams could also be heard from some women who had sustained injuries in the accident.
Jeddah-Makkah road accident victims identified
Jeddah-Makkah road accident victims identified
Jazan honey exhibition helps boost sustainability
JAZAN: The honey exhibition, which is a highlight of the annual Jazan Festival, showcases the biodiversity and agricultural richness in Saudi Arabia’s southwest.
Some 60 local beekeepers are this year presenting nearly 10 tonnes of honey across more than 15 premium varieties unique to Jazan’s mountains and plains, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
Beyond serving as a premier marketing platform, the exhibition underscores beekeeping as a sustainable activity supporting ecological balance and food security.
By empowering local producers and attracting thousands of visitors, the event integrates Jazan’s natural resources into the Kingdom’s broader tourism and economic landscape.
Held at the cultural center in Al-Edabi governorate, the event features exhibitor booths and sales outlets which have experienced strong demand from visitors drawn to high-quality local products and exclusive offers.
Suleiman Al-Ghazwani, the exhibition’s executive director, said the event aimed to highlight the quality of local honey and its derivatives while encouraging beekeepers to expand production through new marketing opportunities.
He added that the exhibition featured activities for all ages, including a children’s theater and bee-themed games, while providing the opportunity to take home a variety of gifts and prizes.
Al-Ghazwani added that the exhibition provided an engaging educational experience and introduced visitors to beekeeping as a key part of Jazan’s tourism landscape and a promising contributor to its future development.
