Saudi patrols thwart drug smuggling bids
RIYADH: EU Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Simonnet has bid the Kingdom farewell at the end of his mission, reflecting on the growth of Saudi-European relations over the past three years in an interview with Arab News. “I leave with a certain sense of having contributed to the increasing relationships المزيد
Jazan border guards thwart attempt to smuggle 285kg of khat
JAZAN: Saudi Arabia’s continuing war against illegal drugs thwarted an attempt to transport 285 kilograms of khat, an addictive natural stimulant favored by smugglers to bring into the Kingdom. Border guard patrols in Al-Dayer Governorate of Jazan region have confiscated the contraband and legal action has been taken, a report المزيد
Saudi authorities thwart attempt to smuggle 693 kg of hashish
New company will help Madinah’s Ajwa dates reach new heights, industry experts say MAKKAH: The decision by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund to establish a company dedicated to Ajwa dates, a premium variety grown mainly in and around Madinah, is expected to significantly improve the production and quality of the المزيد