Middle East

RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman sent a cable of condolences to Emperor Naruhito of Japan on the victims of the earthquake that struck central Japan. The King said: “We have been informed of the news of the earthquake that struck central Japan and the resulting …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi authorities revealed that there are six circumstances under which government agencies can conclude contracts with multinational companies, which do not have a regional headquarters in the Kingdom, and other relevant parties for the year 1445AH. The regulations impacting government contracts with companies lacking …

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned the two explosions that targeted civilians near Kerman city in the Islamic Republic of Iran, leading to deaths and injuries.The OIC renewed its support and solidarity with Iran during this incident.On Wednesday, the Iranian Emergency Authority announced that 73 people were killed and …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The OPEC+ member countries reaffirmed on Wednesday their steadfast commitment to “unity and cohesion” as well as their continued cooperation to maintain stability of the oil market. In a statement issued on the OPEC website, the alliance said these efforts come as part of the …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia on Wednesday condemned the terrorist bombings that targeted civilians in Iran. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the Kingdom’s rejection and condemnation of the two bomb blasts that struck the Iranian city of Kerman, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The …

The Somali security forces were able to regain control of a strategic area in the center of the country from Al-Qaeda-linked group Al-Shabaab. According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the security forces recaptured Aad which is located south of Mudug Governorate in Galmudug State.For more than a decade, …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The two-day Tuwaiq Employment Program, organized by Tuwaiq Academy, concluded at its headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday. More than 60 entities from the governmental, private and non-profit sectors participated in the program that aimed at contributing to empower and employ graduates of the academy’s camps …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Board of Directors of the General Authority for Competition (GAC) has given the go ahead to file charges against 79 establishments for violating the Competition Law and its executive regulations. The board decided to initiate criminal cases against 64 establishments and study settlement requests …

Fears that Israel’s war in Gaza could spiral across the Middle East mounted Wednesday after twin explosions ripped through an Iranian crowd, claiming at least 103 lives following a strike in Lebanon that killed Hamas’s deputy leader.More than 200 other people were wounded when the blasts about 15 minutes apart …

TOKYO — A coast guard aircraft involved in a fatal collision at Tokyo’s Haneda airport was not cleared for take-off, Japanese authorities have said. The smaller airplane collided with a Japan Airlines (JAL) passenger jet on the runway on Tuesday. Newly released transcripts of air traffic control instructions just before …