Saudi Arabia announces it has lifted a five-year ban on Lebanese imports, a move described by multiple outlets as part of efforts to rebuild ties between Lebanon and Gulf countries. The ban began in 2021 when Saudi authorities halted imports of Lebanese fruits and vegetables, citing concerns that some goods were being used to smuggle drugs. One outlet reports Saudi officials said they seized more than 5 million pills of Captagon, an amphetamine, hidden in a shipment of pomegranates from Lebanon, which it links to the rationale for the restrictions. Other coverage focuses on the broader diplomatic significance, saying the end of the ban marks a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon relations after years of strained trade links. The outlets agree on the timeline and the central action—Saudi Arabia ending the restriction imposed in 2021—but provide limited additional detail on immediate practical changes such as which categories of products are affected or how quickly trade resumes. Overall, the reporting presents the decision as both a trade policy shift and a step in regional reconciliation efforts.