Middle East

Ziad Mansour, a neighbour of the Abu Aweidah family, sits next to writing painted on a wall amid the rubble of the family’s house, which was destroyed in a deadly Israeli strike amid the ongoing conflict, in Rafah, Gaza Strip. The writing reads: “Children remaining under the rubble, Omar, Abdullah …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The National Program to Combat Commercial Concealment revealed a number of cases that fall under commercial concealment or cover-up (tasattur). It also clarified the difference between commercial concealment and covering up a violation. The program explained that cases of tasattur include a Saudi citizen handing …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate General Authority has begun restricting rent transactions through digital payment channels from Monday, Jan. 15. The digital payment channels approved by Ejar are Mada or SADAD and the biller number is 153. Ejar clarified earlier this month that adopting the digital …

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank welcomed the case brought by South Africa in the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide, saying the proceedings were an opportunity to hold Israel to account for its military assault in Gaza.Israel has reacted with outrage at the charges brought against it, …

LONDON — Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen, lauded online for his good looks and military service, has married his commoner fiancée in a 10-day royal wedding. The Internet-famous prince revealed his relationship and engagement to Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah in December. The announcement surprised many fans of the man once dubbed …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Jordan’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Dr. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh signed a cooperation agreement between the countries in the field of energy during their meeting in Riyadh on Thursday. They discussed prospects of cooperation in various …

The Iraqi President Abdul Latif Jamal met Sunday with President of Kurdistan Region of Iraq Nechirvan Barzani to discuss the latest security and political developments in the country.The two sides underscored the significance of reinforcing security and stability, as well as cooperation and coordination to meet the needs of Iraqi …

AL-BAHA — Buildings with awe-inspiring architectural designs crafted thousands of years ago in the ancient village of Thee Ain, Al-Baha Region, southwestern Saudi Arabia, are no longer the sole attraction for tourists. The sprawling banana plantations, characterized by their loose branches and delightful aroma, have captivated tourists, while also providing …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA) has revealed a plan to develop the waste sector in the Kingdom, which includes achieving up to 95% recycling. This initiative is expected to contribute approximately SR120 billion to the gross domestic product. Additionally, it aims for …

Demonstrators carry banners and flags during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza and to condemn strikes on Yemen, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Hamas group, in Amman, Jordan, yesterday. Turkiye is providing documents for a case brought by South Africa against Israel at the UN’s …