Middle East

Okaz/Saudi Gazette RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Commerce Dr. Majed Al-Qasabi issued a decision banning the commercial use of symbols and logos of countries, as well as religious and sectarian symbols and logos. This is aimed at preventing the abuse or misuse of these symbols and logos. According to the …

LIMA — Chinese President Xi Jinping declared on Friday that attempts to block economic cooperation and disrupt global interdependence are nothing more than “backpedaling.” Xi made these comments during his speech at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit 2024, as reported by state-run Xinhua News. He reiterated that economic …

Senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Larijani (left), meets with Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut, yesterday. Iran backs any decision taken by Lebanon in talks to secure a ceasefire with Israel, a senior Iranian official said yesterday, signalling Tehran wants to see an end to a conflict …

Chat Cola has tapped into Palestinians’ desire to move away from companies perceived as too supportive of Israel. In a red box factory that stands out among the drab hills of the West Bank, Chat Cola’s employees race to quench Palestinians’ thirst for local products since the Gaza war erupted …

Comments run counter to US assessment of Israel’s actions Describes northern Gaza as ‘effectively under siege’ US previously set 30-day deadline for aid improvements Aid access in Gaza is at a low point with deliveries to parts of the besieged north of the enclave all but impossible, a UN humanitarian …

Saudi Gazette report PARIS — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Jean-Noel BarrotMinister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, in Paris for a working lunch on Friday. During the meeting, the two ministers discussed relations between their countries and exchanged views on regional and international developments. …

The 2024 Thailand International Mega Fair commenced on Friday with a grand and impressive opening ceremony at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre. This event marks a significant milestone in enhancing cultural and economic ties between Saudi Arabia and Thailand, showcasing Thailand’s rich culture and potential for economic cooperation. …

Saudi Gazette report MANAMA — The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) and the Saudi Falcons Aerobatic Team are continuing to captivate audiences at the seventh annual Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS), being held at Sakhir Air Base in Bahrain through November 15. The Saudi Falcons dazzled spectators with intricate aerial formations …

Saudi Gazette report CARTAGENA, Colombia — The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced that the Abo Noghta Castles in the historic town of Tabab, located in the Asir region, has been included on the Best Tourism Villages of 2024 list. The announcement was made during a ceremony held …

WASHINGTON — A Russian-controlled segment of the International Space Station is leaking, allowing pressure and air to bleed out. The situation has reached a fever pitch as cosmonauts scramble to patch problem areas and officials from Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, and NASA disagree about the severity of the problem. The …