Middle East

Saudi Gazette report GUANGZHOU — Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih said that the Kingdom’s gross domestic product (GDP) has shot up by 66 percent since the launching of the Vision 2030. In his speech at a session titled “Energy, Petrochemicals and Conversion Industries Workshop,” held on the sidelines of …

A Jordanian border guard was killed and another was wounded in an early Tuesday clash with smugglers along the Syria-Jordan border, a military source reported. The incident, marked by reduced visibility due to dense fog, involved a major shootout with tens of smugglers. A Jordanian Armed Forces source stated that …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Al Hilal took another step towards defending its King’s Cup title with a commanding 3-0 win against Al Taawoun in the quarterfinals on Monday, securing a spot in the coveted Golden Square alongside Al Khaleej. In the first half, Al Hilal dominated with numerous scoring …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia emerged as the second fastest-growing tourist destination in the world, according to a report of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Barometer. The UNWTO report also showed that Saudi Arabia ranked first as the fastest-growing tourist destination in the G20 countries. The …

Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Al-Ittihad of Jeddah, the defending Saudi Pro League champions, will face off against New Zealand’s Auckland City in the opening match of the 20th edition of the FIFA Club World Cup. The Club World Cup tournament will be kicked off at 9:00 pm on Tuesday …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman met with president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Dr. Thomas Bach in Riyadh on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed various aspects of the bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). They …

TOKYO — A Japanese court has found three ex-soldiers guilty of sexually assaulting a female colleague. The landmark verdict comes after Rina Gonoi, 24, caused a public outcry and drew international attention when she put her story on YouTube in 2022. Fukushima prosecutors then brought charges against the three men …

Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The Education Department in the Jeddah Governorate announced on Monday suspension of in-person classes in schools in the governorates of Jeddah, Rabigh and Khulais in the Makkah region on Tuesday. This is in the wake of the rain forecast issued by the National Center of …

WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court has been asked to decide whether Donald Trump can be prosecuted for crimes he allegedly committed while he was president. Jack Smith, the special counsel overseeing two criminal investigations into Trump, asked the court on Monday for a quick ruling on whether he is …

Saudi Gazette report GENEVA — Saudi Human Rights Commission President Dr. Hala Al-Tuwaijri emphasized that the Kingdom would continue exerting its efforts to promote and protect human rights in its bid to achieve international peace and security. In her speech at a high-level event held at the headquarters of the …