Middle East

Israel closed its airspace on Tuesday and diverted flights, a spokesman from the airport authority said, as air raid sirens sounded across the country after Iran launched missiles targeting Israel.’Israel’s airspace is closed. Flights are diverted to alternative fields outside of Israel,’ the spokesman said in a statement.Jordan on Tuesday …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Stock Exchange benchmark index Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) rose 27 points (0.22 percent) to end its session on Tuesday, reaching 12,253 points. The rise came after two sessions of decline to show the market’s cohesion at the support level of 12,240 points. …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif received British Minister of State for Security Dan Jarvis in Riyadh on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed various topics of mutual interest. Assistant Minister of Interior Dr. Hisham Al-Falih, British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Neil …

Saudi Gazette report NEOM — NEOM has revealed exquisite interior designs for the Sindalah Yacht Club, offering a glimpse into the jewel of the island’s marina. This is in the context of the preparations for the opening of Sindalah, the first island destination in NEOM, later this year. Developed in …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said that the regulations governing temporary work visas and temporary work for Hajj and Umrah services, which were approved by the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, will contribute to providing a more attractive labor market in the …

The Israeli military said Tuesday its ground troops had carried out raids against Hezbollah in south Lebanon and mobilised more forces, despite calls for de-escalation after a week of air strikes that killed hundreds. The scope of the Israeli offensive was not immediately clear, with the UN peacekeeping mission in …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Council of Ministers emphasized that Saudi Arabia’s announcement regarding provision of monthly financial support to Palestinians as well as medical and relief aid to the Lebanese people underscores its endeavor to address humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon under the current circumstances. …

World leaders urged Israel against a full scale invasion of Lebanon after it’s army said it began limited ground operations in the latest step in its showdown with Hezbollah. The two arch-foes have engaged in low-level clashes since the outbreak of war in Gaza, but tensions have skyrocketed in recent …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) highlighted the significant progress achieved by the Saudi Vision 2030 in all its 3 areas — a vibrant society, a thriving economy, and an ambitious nation — in the second quarter of 2024. In a virtual meeting, …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The share of non-oil activities in overall gross domestic product (GDP) of Saudi Arabia recorded a growth of 4.4 percent, reaching 49.9 percent during the year 2023. This was revealed in the Financial Stability Report 2024released by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). The report highlighted …