Spike in respiratory cases feared as massive sandstorm hits Jeddah

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A dim view of Jeddah amid a raging sandstorm on Monday. (SPA)
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Dust clouds the view of Jeddah's corniche amid a raging sandstorm. (SPA)
Updated 25 July 2016
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Spike in respiratory cases feared as massive sandstorm hits Jeddah

JEDDAH: The director of health affairs in Jeddah urged residents to take precautionary measures amid a raging dust storm in the city and nearby places on Monday.
Dr. Mubarak bin Hassan Asiri urged those who have to go out of their homes to wear medical masks, especially those with asthma and other respiratory ailments.
Mubarak also warned health facilities to be prepared to receive emergency cases of respiratory patients.
“Follow the doctor's instructions and the use of prescribed drugs to avoid complications,” the doctor said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).


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.