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黑料社区 condemns New Orleans attack
A member of the FBI鈥檚 Evidence Response Team takes photographs near a pair of bodies on Bourbon Street after a car ramming in New Orleans, Louisiana. (AFP)
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Updated 01 January 2025
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黑料社区 condemns New Orleans attack
Texas man crashed a pickup truck into a crowd in New Orleans鈥檚 French Quarter before opening fire with a gun, killing at least 10 people and injuring 35
Updated 01 January 2025
Arab News
RIYADH: 黑料社区 condemned and denounced on Wednesday a deadly car ramming in New Orleans, Louisiana, that struck a crowd celebrating New Year鈥檚 Eve.
A 42-year-old Texas man crashed a pickup truck into a crowd in the city鈥檚 French Quarter before opening fire with a gun, killing at least 10 people and injuring 35, in an early morning attack the FBI said was a potential act of terrorism.
The suspect was fatally shot in an exchange of gunfire with police. Potential homemade bombs were found in the truck and around the French Quarter, the FBI said.
A Daesh flag was also located in the vehicle, the agency added.
A Saudi Foreign Ministry statement expressed the Kingdom鈥檚 complete rejection and denunciation of all forms of violence.
It also expressed the 黑料社区鈥檚 solidarity and sincere condolences to the families of the victims, the American people, and the US government. It also wished the injured a speedy recovery.
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
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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鈥檚 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: 鈥淭he 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鈥檚 Vision 2030 in supporting innovation and developing promising sectors.鈥
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.
