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Gulf Insider
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Gulf Insider
Wildfire Rages in Saudi Arabia's Al Baha Region
Firefighters have for hours been battling to manage a wildfire that has spread in some villages in south-western Saudi Arabia, according to a Saudi media report. No casualties were reported. The fire erupted Tuesday afternoon in the mountains of Al Ays village in Al Mandaq governorate, which is part of Al Baha region, and has extended to the villages of Rasba and Al Sarfa amidst forests and trees that helped the blaze spread over large areas, reported news website Sabq . Civil defence teams are making huge efforts to extinguish the blaze, the cause of which is not clear yet. There was no immediate comment from the authorities. Also read: Saudi Arabia To License Alcohol In Select Locations From 2026
Gulf Insider
21-05-2025
- Gulf Insider
Belgian Cyclist Completes Epic 9-Country Journey To Perform Hajj In Mecca
After nearly three months of cycling thousands of kilometers, 26-year-old Belgian Anas Al Razqi has reached Saudi Arabia to fulfill his lifelong dream of performing the Islamic pilgrimage, Hajj. Starting his journey at the beginning of Ramadan in March, Al Razqi pedaled through nine countries — including Germany, Austria, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina — facing diverse weather conditions and occasional loneliness. Crossing into Saudi Arabia was a surreal moment. 'It's hard to describe,' he said. 'This is a dream. I didn't believe I would be in Mecca,' Al Razqi told Saudi TV channel Al Ekhbariya after arriving at the Halat Ammar border crossing near Jordan. 'I feel blessed to have arrived in the kingdom.' Al Razqi said the sincere prayers and warm smiles of those he met along the way gave him strength. 'They kept me going,' he told Saudi news portal Sabq. Crossing into Saudi Arabia was a surreal moment. 'It's hard to describe,' he said. 'I felt I was approaching a dream I've cherished for years. Now, I just want to reach the closest point to the Kaaba and see it for the first time.'
Gulf Insider
13-04-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Arabia: Stray Camel Causes Serious Road Crash
A young man has been seriously injured after his car crashed into a stray camel west of Riyadh, according to a Saudi media report. The mishap happened on a village road in the Al Quwayiyah governorate early Saturday, reported the news portal Sabq. The man sustained severe injuries after his vehicle collided with the stray animal. The injured man was initially taken to a local hospital. He was later transferred to a hospital affiliated with the First Health Cluster in Riyadh to receive further medical treatment. There is no word yet about his health condition. In recent years, Saudi authorities have stepped up measures to curb the dangers posed by stray animals to motorists. Authorities have urged owners of camels in the kingdom to register them, saying that undocumented camels are not allowed to be sold, bought or have their ownership transferred. The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture said under the law, failure to register camels makes their owners liable to penalties. Registering camels, the ministry explained, helps set up a data base facilitating their sale and ownership transfer as well as providing information on their numbers, species, geographical distribution and giving their owners access to services. The non-registration of camels and leaving them stray may cause fatal incidents on roads, a situation that makes their owners liable to penalties when they attempt to sell them or transfer their ownership.
Daily Tribune
10-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Musk's Boring Company Eyes Underground Transit in Riyadh
Elon Musk's infrastructure venture, The Boring Company, is reportedly preparing to submit a proposal to Saudi authorities to construct an underground road network in Riyadh, Sabq news portal reported. The initiative follows Tesla's scheduled launch of its electric vehicles in the Saudi market on April 10. Riyadh, one of the fastest-growing cities globally, is projected to see its population grow from 7 million in 2022 to around 9.6 million by 2030. Urban planners see underground transit as a forward-looking solution to manage traffic congestion and support sustainable urban growth. The Boring Company has undertaken similar projects elsewhere, notably in Las Vegas, where it built a tunnel system optimized for electric vehicles. Earlier this year, the firm signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority to construct 17 kilometers of underground roads, aiming to expand the project into a citywide network called the Dubai Loop. Like the Dubai initiative, the proposed Riyadh project would align with broader goals of innovation and sustainability in urban transport, offering high-capacity, electric-vehicle-based mobility in fast-growing metropolitan areas.
Gulf Insider
30-03-2025
- General
- Gulf Insider
Runaway Ostrich Contained In Saudi Arabia
Traffic police in the Saudi port city of Jeddah successfully contained a large ostrich that had escaped from a nature reserve and was causing a disruption on a busy road, according to local media reports. The ostrich, which had fled the reserve in northeastern Jeddah, was spotted on Friday on Haramain Road, the Saudi news portal Sabq reported. The large, flightless bird, known for its speed, was nearing traffic and could have caused accidents. However, traffic patrolmen acted swiftly, clearing the road and guiding the ostrich away from vehicles. Despite heavy traffic, the officers were able to maneuver the ostrich off the road. They dismounted and restrained the bird, neutralizing the potential danger. Authorities from the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture were contacted and sent a team to capture and transport the ostrich. There has been no immediate comment from the authorities regarding the incident.
