Middle East

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Commerce Dr. Majed Al-Qasabi announced that an agreement to encourage and protect Saudi investments in Egypt will be signed soon. Addressing a meeting of Saudi and Egyptian officials and investors, organized by the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce in Riyadh on …

A vehicle moves past the rubble of collapsed buildings in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday. AFP A woman walks with an infant past the rubble of a collapsed building in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday. AFP A man writes a note identifying …

In celebration of the 94th Saudi National Day and to express their loyalty to the Saudi nations and residents, OMODA & JAECOO, the international brands under Chery Group, one of the largest automobile manufacturers in China, have launched a range of special offers under the slogan “We Dream and Achieve.” …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih said that economic and legislative reforms will hopefully contribute to unprecedented investment flows to Egypt under Saudi leadership. “We will be partners with Egypt, not just investors,” he added. Al-Falih stated that Egypt is one of the most important economic …

Saudi Gazette report VIENNA — Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said that Saudi Arabia continues work on building its first nuclear power plant. He also revealed that Riyadh will host International Conference on Nuclear Emergencies by the end of 2025. Addressing the 68th Session of the General …

Saudi Gazette report REED —The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signed the first development loan agreement provided by the Fund worth $41 million, to finance the infrastructure rehabilitation project in the capital, Roseau, in Dominica. The agreement represents the beginning of the Fund’s activity in the country. The signing was …

SRINAGAR — On a bright September afternoon, a caravan of colorful cars, festooned with flags, arrives at a village in Indian-administered Kashmir for an election rally. Iltija Mufti, a politician from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), slowly rises from the sunroof of one of the cars. “Yeli ye Mufti (When …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Al-Khorayef has confirmed that 90% of companies operating in Saudi Arabia’s industrial and mining sectors are small and medium enterprises. During a dialogue session within the activities of “Industry and Mineral Resources Pioneers” week, organized by the General …

GAZA — The UN’s most senior official overseeing aid and reconstruction in Gaza has told the BBC that the international community is collectively failing innocent civilians in the territory. Sigrid Kaag, who was appointed nine months ago to improve the delivery of urgently needed aid, said a report she is …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Commerce has started taking punitive measures against 44 commercial establishments for organizing competitions and discount offers without obtaining a license from the ministry. These firms were referred to the Public Prosecution to complete the legal procedures with regard to taking punitive …