Middle East

LuLu Hypermarket, Saudi Arabia, has been recognized for the “Best Waste Diversion Initiative of the Year (Private Sector)” at the Saudi Arabia Cleaning, Waste Management, and FM Awards, 2023. The recognition acknowledges the strides made by the retail giant in adopting a holistic and impactful approach to waste reduction …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — In a groundbreaking achievement for Saudi Arabia this year, the Kingdom successfully sent its first female astronaut, Rayyanah Barnawi, to the International Space Station (ISS), accompanied by fellow Saudi astronaut Ali A Qarni. This historic mission, part of Saudi Arabia’s Astronaut Program, marked a …

Former Palestinian Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs and the preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Yousef Salama, was martyred in an Israeli airstrike on his home in the Maghazi Camp in the central Gaza Strip on Sunday. The Israeli occupation warplanes targeted the home of Sheikh Salama, killing him and …

LONDON — It promises to be a remarkable moment in the history of space exploration. A year from now, on Dec. 24, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe will race past the Sun at the astonishing speed of 195 km/s, or 435,000 mph. No human-made object will have moved so fast nor, …

The Moroccan navy saved 67 illegal immigrants from sub-Saharan African countries.A frigate intercepted a boat carrying 67 illegal immigrants from sub-Saharan African countries, including a woman and four minors, 118 kilometers from the El-Dekheila military port, the navy said in a statement.People who were rescued received the necessary aid, and …

By Anas Al Mudaifer, CEO of HCDP* In January 2024 as the world wakes up a new year, global leaders will gather in Davos at the World Economic Forum under the theme of “Rebuilding Trust”. There is consensus worldwide we will require unified efforts to resolve collective challenges ranging from …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has released new regulatory guidelines to streamline customs procedures. These guidelines aim to clarify the workings of the customs system and educate clients and stakeholders involved in the import, export, and transit of goods. The authority’s objective in …

The Israeli occupation forces continued their airstrikes, ground attacks, and naval bombardment across various parts of Gaza on the 85th day of the aggression, amid a worsening humanitarian catastrophe. Israeli warplanes bombed a house in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, resulting in several injuries. Intense Israeli airstrikes targeted …

Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Al Ittihad has granted their captain French striker Karim Benzema three days leave due to “special circumstances,” as confirmed by a club official to the French Press Agency on Saturday. Benzema, the 2022 World Player of the Year, is experiencing a challenging period with the …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The total number of Saudi men and women, who have registered in the Saudi employment market, accounted for 3,921,321 employees at the end of the third quarter of 2023, according to the figures registered with the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) and the Civil …