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flag Saudi Arabia opens 2026 festival site in Jazan, boosts tourism, raises utility rates, seizes $142M in drugs.

flag A new maritime theater in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, will host the 2026 Jazan Festival opening, featuring a 35-square-kilometer site with a large stage, 10,000 seats, and amenities like dining, shopping, and a museum, aiming to boost year-round tourism. flag The government also raised electricity and water rates for unsubsidized users as part of economic reforms. flag In a separate incident, Saudi authorities seized $142 million in drugs from vessels in the Arabian Sea, underscoring efforts to combat trafficking. flag Meanwhile, German police investigate a major bank heist in Gelsenkirchen, where thieves stole an estimated 10 to 90 million euros during the holidays. flag The Quadrantids meteor shower peaks Friday night, though a bright supermoon may limit visibility to fewer than 10 meteors per hour.

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