The General Directorate of Border Guards has warned citizens and residents against approaching border areas while picnicking to avoid violating regulations.
Border Guard spokesman Mohammed bin Saad Al-Ghamdi, called on citizens and residents to comply with the instructions and guidelines issued by the General Directorate of the Border Guards especially those concerned with security and safety.
Al-Ghamdi said that the issuance of guidelines for the border guards to increase the distance of the land border area to up to 20 kilometers from the border line has been declared and citizens are to abide by this ruling. The decision takes into account the Eastern region of Hafr Al-Batin and Tabuk in the northern border region.
In light of the spring season which witnesses large numbers of visitors and picnickers who come to enjoy the wilderness and the greenery, Al-Ghamdi warned that trespassers in the restricted border areas would not be tolerated and would face sanctions and harsh penalties.
Citizens told to stay away from border areas
Citizens told to stay away from border areas
Prince William meets footballers, gamers during Saudi tour
- Heir to the British throne also met with Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal and Saudi Esports Federation chairman Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan
RIYADH: Britain's Prince William on Tuesday met with female footballers, played video games and chatted with customers at a cafe during his visit to Saudi Arabia.
On his second day of his tour of the Kingdom, the British royal visited an urban regeneration project, watched football drills with local girls' youth squads and then dropped by an e-sports tournament.
During a visit to a sports complex in Riyadh, the prince showed off his own skills and netted two goals while visiting with the footballers, according to footage posted by the British broadcaster Sky News.
He also met with Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal and Saudi Esports Federation chairman Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan.
William arrived in Riyadh on Monday evening and was received by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
During their meeting, the Saudi crown prince took the heir to the British throne on a private tour of the At-Turaif UNESCO World Heritage Site at Diriyah, the first capital of the Saudi state.
* With AFP
