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News Saudi Arabia » Asir: Saudi Border Guard seizes 276 kg of narcotics, 97,034 pills in Jazan and Asir

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/featured/saudi-border-guard-seizes-276-kg-of-narcotics-97034-pills-in-jazan-and-asir/ar-AA28ndjH

Published on: Tuesday 21 July 2026

RIYADH — Saudi Border Guard seized a combined 276 kilograms of narcotics and 97,034 regulated medical tablets during two separate smuggling attempts in the Jazan and Asir regions. In Jazan, Border ...

News Saudi Arabia » Asir: Energy Recovery Technology to Help Deliver Water Security to One Million People Across Saudi Arabia's Mecca, Al-Baha, and Asir Regions

News channel or source: https://www.aol.com/articles/energy-recovery-technology-help-deliver-120000000.html

Published on: Monday 20 July 2026

Energy Recovery (Nasdaq: ERII), a global leader in energy-efficient technology enabling affordable, reliable water and reduced emissions, today announced a contract to supply its PX® Pressure ...

News Saudi Arabia » Asir: Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources: 377 Mining Complexes and 35 Mineral Belts in KSA

News channel or source: https://www.spa.gov.sa/w1849963

Published on: Monday 13 July 2026

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) reported that the number of mining complexes in Saudi Arabia reached 377 by the end of 2022, over 44,365 square kilometers, across 13 regions.

News Saudi Arabia » Asir: Marriott to enter Saudi Arabia’s Asir region with Westin Abha hotel

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/marriott-to-enter-saudi-arabia-s-asir-region-with-westin-abha-hotel/ar-AA27kIPC

Published on: Sunday 05 July 2026

The 464-room hotel is slated to begin operations in 2031.

News Saudi Arabia » Asir: Saudi Arabia says Yemen rebel drone intercepted after Abha airport attack

News channel or source: https://www.trtworld.com/article/12747853

Published on: Thursday 11 February 2021

The attack comes a day after several drones attacked the Abha international airport in Saudi Arabia's southwest, prompting Washington to call for an end to Houthi aggression.

News Saudi Arabia » Asir: Saudi Border Guard foils attempt to smuggle 34 kg of hashish in Asir

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/featured/saudi-border-guard-foils-attempt-to-smuggle-34-kg-of-hashish-in-asir/ar-AA28iEi6

Published on: Monday 20 July 2026

ASIR — Saudi Border Guard arrested four Ethiopian nationals in the Asir Region for attempting to smuggle 34 kilograms of hashish. Border Guard land patrols in the Raboua Sector of the Asir Region ...

News Saudi Arabia » Asir: Saudi Arabia announces massive tourism drive with 44 sites freed up for investment

News channel or source: https://www.arabianbusiness.com/real-estate/saudi-arabia-44-sites-for-investment

Published on: Friday 03 July 2026

Saudi Arabia has placed roads, sidewalks, parks, lighting and wider municipal services at the front of the summer programme.

News Saudi Arabia » Asir: Thunderstorms to Continue Across Saudi Arabia Through Saturday

News channel or source: https://cairoscene.com/News/Thunderstorms-to-Continue-Across-Saudi-Arabia-Through-Saturday

Published on: Sunday 19 July 2026

The National Center for Meteorology has forecast thunderstorms and varying rainfall across several regions through July 26th.

News Saudi Arabia » Asir: Saudi deputy governor killed in helicopter crash

News channel or source: https://www.trtworld.com/article/13097126

Published on: Sunday 05 November 2017

Ekhbariya announced the death of prince Mansour bin Moqren, the deputy governor of Asir province and son of a former crown prince. The cause of the crash is not known yet.

News Saudi Arabia » Asir: Saudi Arabia's Asir Province

News channel or source: https://www.npr.org/2003/09/17/1433675/saudi-arabias-asir-province

Published on: Tuesday 16 September 2003

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News Saudi Arabia » Asir: Marriott to open first Westin hotel in Saudi Arabia’s Asir region

News channel or source: https://www.arabianbusiness.com/abnews/westin-saudi-arabia-abha