Middle East

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The management of Al Shabab Club, represented by Princess Reem bint Abdullah bin Musaad, Executive Director of Women’s Football, has signed a professional contract with French international Kheira Hamraoui, a star midfielder. Hamraoui, of Algerian descent, was born in 1990 in northern France and has …

Saudi Gazette report AR RASS — Al Kholood fans breathed a sigh of relief as the club’s management completed three foreign signings on Thursday, just in time for the team’s first match in the Saudi Pro League against Al Ittihad. The club announced on Thursday that they have secured the …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Al Nassr head coach, Portuguese Luis Castro, expressed his frustration over refereeing decisions following his team’s 1-1 draw with Al Raed in the opening match of the new Saudi Pro League season. In the post-match press conference, Castro said: “We controlled the game with 70% …

RIYADH — MBC GROUP has announced on Friday its brand-new all-star judging panel for Season 7 of the critically acclaimed series, “Arabs Got Talent.” Filming is set to begin in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this September, marking the return of “Arabs Got Talent” with a refreshed panel of judges. Lebanese superstar …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in partnership with the Human Capacity Development Program (HCDP), has launched the “Digital Future Readiness Program,” a strategic initiative aimed at building and enhancing national cadres in the field of generative artificial intelligence. Following the success of the …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) on Thursday unveiled its new “Cultural Financing” program, the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia, aimed at providing essential financial support to projects and enterprises across 16 cultural sub-sectors. This initiative is designed to drive sustainable growth within the …

LONDON — A recent Ipsos poll released Thursday reveals a deepening sense of division within British society as public anxiety over extremism and national issues continues to rise. Conducted between Aug. 9-12, following recent riots and unrest, the poll highlights widespread concerns among Britons regarding extremism, the economy, and public …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Tuwaiq Academy has announced the launch of a groundbreaking diploma program in game development and virtual worlds, marking the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia. This innovative program, created in partnership with Meta, will officially kick off on Sunday, September 15, at the academy’s …

Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has called on residents and citizens to exercise caution and stay safe as thunderstorms and rain are expected to continue in several regions of Saudi Arabia from Friday until next Tuesday. The Civil Defense emphasized the importance of staying …

JEDDAH — In response to the severe humanitarian crisis impacting Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, and Mali, Saudi Arabia has announced plans to host a high-level ministerial donor conference on October 26, 2024. The conference, supported by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), aims to mobilize resources and coordinate …