Middle East

Foreign Minister of the Palestinian National Authority Riyad al-Maliki (right) attends a side event during an event commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, at the UN in Geneva, yesterday. The Palestinian foreign minister yesterday accused Israel of using starvation as …

BRUSSELS — Věra Jourová, the vice president of the European Commission in charge of values of transparency, publicly excoriated Hungary’s anti-EU campaign, calling it misleading and replete with “verifiable lies.” “This billboard campaign is outrageous and scandalous. And this campaign is offending my boss Ursula von der Leyen, it’s offending …

Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Holy Capital Municipality stated that the volunteering rates in Makkah witnessed a noticeable increase and reached record levels in 2023. The total number of volunteer opportunities offered by the Municipality reached 374 volunteer opportunities, from which about 9,055 male and female volunteers benefited, with …

RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Kenya William Ruto on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques wished Ruto continued good health and happiness, and the government and …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The much-anticipated Riyadh Season Cup has set its dates, promising a thrilling clash as major league soccer’s reigning Cup champions, Inter Miami CF, gear up to make their way to Saudi Arabia’s capital in January. The tournament will feature a showdown between Inter Miami and …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The number of visitors flocking to Riyadh Season has exceeded 9 million, signaling a remarkable level of interest in the Season’s diverse zones and activities. This surge in attendance highlights the growing popularity of the Season, with a significant uptick in visits. Under the theme …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — As part of the measures to improve customs exemption procedures, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has sought the opinions and viewpoints of the stakeholders in the private sector. The ministry has launched a new service through its Senaei platform to receive views on …

Saudi Gazette report DHARAN — Aramco, a global leader in integrated energy and chemicals, has inked definitive agreements for the acquisition of a 40% equity stake in Gas & Oil Pakistan Ltd. (GO), a diversified company operating in downstream fuels, lubricants, and convenience stores. GO stands as one of Pakistan’s …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Sultan Al-Murshid, received on Tuesday at the fund’s headquarters in Riyadh, Canada’s Minister of International Development, Ahmed Hussen, and an accompanying delegation. Canada’s Ambassador to the Kingdom, Jean-Philippe Linteau, was present at the reception. During …

DUBAI — Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia on Tuesday claimed responsibility for an attack on a Norwegian tanker in its latest operation to protest against Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. The group targeted the commercial tanker STRINDA with a rocket after the crew refused to respond to all warnings, Houthi military spokesperson …