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An emergency flight lands safely in Tabuk after issuing a distress call ✈️🚨, a Saudi doctor shares an emotional moment after helping a patient in Sudan 🥹❤️, and a SAR 300 “global” e-commerce course gets shut down in Riyadh. 💻 Plus, more stories you ne

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LOVIN NEWS

🚨 Flydubai Flight Makes A Safe Emergency Landing In Tabuk

• A distress call was made: Flydubai flight FZ1073 requested an emergency landing at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk.

• The aircraft landed safely: Airport teams activated their emergency response, and the flight was able to land safely.

• Passengers were cared for: Following the landing, passengers were assisted at the terminal while arrangements were made with the airline for a replacement aircraft.

• Both pilots were injured: The captain and co-pilot sustained injuries and were transported to hospital for medical care.

• The cause remains unknown: Authorities have not yet announced what prompted the distress call or the nature of the pilots’ injuries, and an investigation is ongoing.

💡 Summary:

Flydubai flight FZ1073 landed safely in Tabuk after issuing a distress call, with passengers receiving assistance following the landing. The captain and co-pilot were taken to hospital with injuries, while authorities continue investigating what caused the emergency.

LOVIN NEWS

🇸🇦 🇸🇩 Saudi Doctor Helps End An Elderly Patient’s 40-Year Wait In Sudan

• A Saudi volunteer mission: Dr. Dina Hadidah travelled to Port Sudan as part of a Saudi volunteer medical team providing treatment to patients in need.

• One patient had waited 40 years: Among those treated was a 70-year-old Sudanese woman who had reportedly been waiting four decades to undergo an operation.

• The procedure was successful: The woman was finally able to receive the treatment through the volunteer mission, bringing her decades-long wait to an end.

• It was an emotional moment: Dr. Dina was brought to tears while recalling the patient’s happiness after the procedure and the impact the experience had on her.

• She encouraged others to volunteer: Dr. Dina described volunteering as an experience that was difficult to put into words and said she felt honoured to represent Saudi Arabia through the mission.

💡 Summary:

A Saudi volunteer medical mission in Port Sudan helped a 70-year-old woman finally receive an operation she had reportedly waited 40 years for. For Dr. Dina Hadidah, seeing the patient’s happiness became an emotional reminder of the impact humanitarian work can have, and an experience she hopes will encourage more people to volunteer.

LOVIN COMMUNITY

🏆 You’ve Got More Time To Vote In The Lovin Riyadh Awards!

The first-ever Lovin’ Riyadh Awards are live! Celebrating the people, places and homegrown names shaping the capital.

All the nominees are in, and your votes decide the winners.

• 🌟 Voting has officially been extended until October 5! 🗓️

• 🗳️ The public vote closes on October 5, with Riyadh deciding who becomes the category’s first-ever winner.

MEET THE NOMINEES AND CAST A VOTE HERE

 🍿 Sharable bits and tips!

• Same Riyadh road, just 20 days apart! 👀🛣️ ⁠

• This is what Gulf football is all about ❤️⚽️ ⁠

• Riyadh Traffic Police apprehended a driver after his violation was documented and shared on social media 📱🚨⁠

LOVIN COMMUNITY

 ❌ A SAR 300 “Global” E-Commerce Course Was Shut Down In Riyadh

• An unlicensed facility was identified: The Ministry of Commerce found a facility in Riyadh’s Al-Batha district reportedly operating without the required licenses.

• The course cost SAR 300: Participants were allegedly being trained to set up and manage online stores for profit.

• A “global certificate” was promised: The program reportedly claimed trainees would receive a “global” e-commerce certificate, despite the facility itself being unlicensed.

• Multiple authorities stepped in: The Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Human Resources and Riyadh Police carried out a joint operation, resulting in apprehensions and referrals to the relevant authorities.

• Check before paying: Consumers are encouraged to verify a training provider’s license and program accreditation before signing up, a “global” label alone doesn’t mean a qualification is officially recognised.

💡 Summary:

Authorities have shut down an unlicensed e-commerce training operation in Riyadh’s Al-Batha district that reportedly charged SAR 300 and promised participants a “global certificate.” The case is also a useful reminder to verify both the training provider and its accreditation before paying for a course.

REGIONAL UPDATES

🇧🇭 A Local Redditor Found A Rare Paper 100 Fils Note

• An unexpected find: A Bahrain resident was cleaning out an old desk drawer when they reportedly discovered a vintage paper 100 fils banknote tucked away inside.

• Yes, 100 fils used to come on paper: While 100 fils is now much more familiar as a coin, the old green-and-ochre note is a little piece of Bahrain’s monetary history.

• The discovery made it to Reddit: User ayshaaaa_ shared a photo of the note with the Bahrain community, quickly getting people talking.

• Collectors entered the chat: Some commenters offered more serious advice about its potential collectible value, while others jokingly tried their luck with lowball offers.

• And then came the Bahraini banter: The post quickly turned into a mix of nostalgia, jokes and people appreciating a piece of the Kingdom’s past.

💡 Summary:

What started as an ordinary drawer clean-out turned into a surprisingly nostalgic discovery when a Bahrain resident found an old paper 100 fils note. After it was shared on Reddit, the vintage find sparked everything from collector talk to classic local banter, proving it might be worth holding onto those forgotten things in the drawer after all.

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