Border Guard patrols in Asir region foil hashish smuggling attempt
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Border Guard patrols in Asir region foil hashish smuggling attempt
Land patrols of the Saudi Border Guard in the Al-Raboah sector of the Asir region have foiled the smuggling of 23 kg of the narcotic hashish. (SPA/File)
Border Guard patrols in Asir region foil hashish smuggling attempt
Security authorities urge citizens and residents to report any information they may have regarding activities related to the smuggling
Updated 16 October 2025
SPA
ABHA: Land patrols of the Saudi Border Guard in the Al-Raboah sector of the Asir region have foiled the smuggling of 23 kg of the narcotic hashish. Initial legal procedures have been completed and the seized items handed over to the competent authority.
Security patrols thwarted the smuggling of 11 kg of the narcotic qat In the Al-Aridah Governorate in Jazan Province. The smugglers have been handed over to the competent authority.
Elsewhere, authorities in the Eastern Province arrested a resident for promoting the use of methamphetamine. Legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred to the competent authority.
Security authorities urge citizens and residents to report any information they may have regarding activities related to the smuggling or promotion of narcotic drugs.
Reports can be made by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 elsewhere, as well as through the General Directorate of Narcotics Control’s hotline on 995, or via email.
Coffee and chocolate festival draws crowds for a flavorful experience
The exhibition provided opportunities for those interested in increasing their knowledge or professionally pursuing coffee or chocolate making, to attend workshops presented by specialists using the latest training methods
Updated 07 November 2025
SALEH FAREED
JEDDAH: The Jeddah International Coffee and Chocolate Exhibition 2025, which was held from Nov. 5-7 at the Hilton, drew in thousands of visitors this year.
The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the industry and distribution sector.
The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs. (AN photo)
It also included a diverse selection of booths for manufacturers and suppliers promoting sweets, dates, and ice cream.
The exhibition provided opportunities for those interested in increasing their knowledge or professionally pursuing coffee or chocolate making, to attend workshops presented by specialists using the latest training methods.
The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs. (AN photo)
Speaking at the event, Suhail bin Bakr Al-Tayyar, CEO of Nitaq Business Co. who organized the event, stressed that this year’s edition witnessed broad participation from local and international companies, and interactive programs enriched the visitor experience and supported the growth of this vital sector in the Kingdom.
He said: “The exhibition represents a leading national platform to empower Saudi youth and entrepreneurs, and to promote a culture of quality and creativity in the coffee and chocolate industry, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in supporting innovation and developing promising sectors.”
The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs. (AN photo)
Alongside traditional coffee beverages and chocolate tasting, the exhibition included the first-ever Saudi Coffee and Chocolate Championship, along with a number of workshops, competitions, and panel discussions presented by specialists in coffee preparation and chocolate making.
The opening ceremony on Wednesday was attended by top officials from Jeddah Municipality, elite coffee and chocolatiers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors.
