Valentine’s Day dinner for two — delivered to your doorstep

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Updated 14 February 2021
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Valentine’s Day dinner for two — delivered to your doorstep

  • Here is a list of places to get your red, white, and pink perfection on Sunday

RIYADH: With in-restaurant dining strictly forbidden due to pandemic restrictions, the time-honored tradition of eating out with your partner for Valentine’s Day is sadly off the menu this year.

However, what is still on the table is food. Lots of it, all specially chosen and lovingly assembled for people to enjoy at home.
Arab News has compiled a list of restaurants that will come to the rescue, ready to jump in and save the day for quarantined couples looking for a romantic evening.
Dress up and eat at the dining table, or kick back in your pajamas and enjoy your food while sitting on the sofa in front of a movie. Nobody is there to judge you either way, after all.
Here is a list of places to get your red, white, and pink perfection on Sunday.
Kampai
Popular Japanese hotspot Kampai is getting ready to slay the day in Riyadh, with a romantic boxed sushi set that is perfect for sharing. Available for delivery or takeaway, Kampai’s carefully curated box set includes sushi rolls, salmon sashimi, and comes complete with a red rose and a bottle of non-alcoholic Merlot so you can sip and snack.
Kampai is also offering 20 percent off on takeaway orders until Feb. 15, while orders for the Valentine’s Day box can be made on the same day. If the date slipped your mind, and you haven’t made any plans yet, then this might be an option for you.
Brioche
Jeddah-based restaurant Brioche is offering a limited number of specially curated baskets, perfect for a cozy night indoors with your significant other. For SR440 ($117.33) you can enjoy a four-course fine dining experience without taking a step outside of your house.
Feast on poached king prawns with a blood orange and cherry salad, a homemade “green” lasagna al forno, herb-crusted lamb loin with potato gratin, chocolate dip, blood orange, and cherry sauce, and a deconstructed blood orange tart with burnt soft meringue, fresh cherries, and red kiwi chips. Call 0565300060 to order, with complimentary delivery and themed decorations.
Yabany Sushi
This Jeddah eatery is offering special V-Day sushi sets. Available via the Jahez and Mrsool apps, you can order a platter of charming heart-shaped sushi rolls that are ideal for sharing with your special someone.
Yabany is also throwing in a complimentary maki roll with every order, along with fun freebies like a bag of heart-shaped confetti, festive plates and napkins, balloons, and a tablecloth. The Japanese word for love is “ai”, which is probably what you’ll be saying when you see how cute the finished spread looks.

Grazelicious
For those who want to go along the classic and sophisticated route, you can’t go wrong with a nice snack platter. Grazelicious has you covered, with their customized, beautiful boards loaded up with heart-shaped goodies that you can snack on all day. Fresh fruit, rich cheeses, luxurious dips, and other snack-worthy foods pair up beautifully with a bouquet of fresh red roses and a nice cup of tea.
Go sweet, keep it savory, or indulge in a mix of the two. Arabic and Western options included. You can WhatsApp 0508620706 to customize your order, whether you’re looking for a small tray for a light brunch, or a huge tray to keep you company as you binge every romantic comedy you can find on Netflix. Your call.
Casper and Gambini’s
C&G Jeddah have made special preparations for this Valentine’s Day that will add more color and sweetness to your holiday. On offer is a gorgeous heart-shaped cake available in two flavors: Chocolate, and an equally appropriate red velvet. The cake can be ordered a day in advance for pickup or it can be delivered to your doorstep.
Orders can be made by clicking the link in their Instagram bio, @casperandgambinisksa that shows everything available on the menu, including special offers and day-specific orders.


Saudi health minister visits pilgrim who received emergency cardiac surgery in Arafat

Updated 04 June 2025
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Saudi health minister visits pilgrim who received emergency cardiac surgery in Arafat

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Health Minister Fahad Abdulrahman AlJalajel recently visited a Hajj pilgrim who had received emergency cardiac surgery at East Arafat Hospital.

The minister, who is also chairman of the Health Holding Co., made the visit during an inspection tour of healthcare facilities before the pilgrimage begins later this week, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

The hospital is one of several medical facilities serving the holy sites during the Hajj.

 


Man jailed for illegal Hajj pilgrimage operation

Updated 04 June 2025
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Man jailed for illegal Hajj pilgrimage operation

  • A preliminary ruling sentenced him to one year in prison and imposed a 10,000 riyal ($2,666) fine

RIYADH: A Saudi resident has been jailed for a year for setting up an illegal Hajj operation with the intention of obtaining funds through deception via social media.

The public prosecution referred the defendant to the criminal court after he was found in possession of receipts connecting him to the criminal operation.

A preliminary ruling sentenced him to one year in prison and imposed a 10,000 riyal ($2,666) fine, along with the confiscation of all devices and tools used in the crime.

The public prosecution said the creation of fake Hajj operations was a major crime punishable by detention and added that it would continue to pursue those who broke Hajj regulations.

Meanwhile, Hajj security forces arrested 36 residents who tried to enter Makkah without the correct permits. They were referred to the relevant authority.

 


KSrelief completes pediatric heart surgery, catheterization project in Aleppo

Updated 04 June 2025
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KSrelief completes pediatric heart surgery, catheterization project in Aleppo

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief has completed a pediatric cardiac surgery and catheterization program in Syria’s Aleppo, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

Volunteer medical workers carried out the project — a part of the Saudi Amal Program for Syrians — which ran from May 16 to 23, the SPA reported.

The teams performed 28 cardiac catheterizations and two open-heart operations.

In addition, 30 diagnostic radiology services were provided, 30 laboratory tests conducted, and medications dispensed to 30 patients.

The project is an extension of the specialized volunteer medical initiatives carried out by KSrelief to help people in Syria.


Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief continues food aid to world’s needy

Updated 04 June 2025
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Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief continues food aid to world’s needy

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has provided 2,339 food parcels to vulnerable people in the Syrian Arab Republic and Sudan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

Syrians in Aleppo received 1,339 parcels, while in Sudan’s Blue Nile State 1,000 were delivered for 4,686 people, the report added.

Saudi Arabia continues to provide much-needed aid to communities in crisis across the world, the SPA reported.

 


Saudi Arabia congratulates Bahrain on election to UN Security Council

Updated 04 June 2025
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Saudi Arabia congratulates Bahrain on election to UN Security Council

  • Bahrain will begin its 2-year term as a nonpermanent member of the council on Jan. 1, 2026
  • It was elected alongside Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia and Liberia

RIYADH: Saudi authorities congratulated Bahrain on Tuesday after the nation was elected to serve as a nonpermanent member of the UN Security Council for the term 2026-2027.

The election of the country “confirms the international community’s confidence in Bahrain’s ability to contribute effectively to strengthening international peace and security,” the Saudi Foreign Ministry said.

The Kingdom wished Bahrain success in representing the interests of the Arab group of nations within the UN and in carrying out its duties as a member of the council.

Bahrain was elected alongside Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia and Liberia, all of which will serve two-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2026.

The 15-member Security Council, which is responsible for maintaining international peace and security, consists of five permanent members — China, France, Russia, the UK and the US — plus 10 nonpermanent members elected by the General Assembly to serve staggered, two-year terms. Bahrain and the other newly elected nations will therefore join five existing nonpermanent members whose terms conclude at the end of 2026: Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia.