Middle East

Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — In-person classes will remain suspended in public schools in Jeddah, Rabigh and Khulais on Thursday. This was announced by the Education Department of the Jeddah Governorate on the basis of the rain forecast issued by the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) so as to ensure …

Saudi Arabia on Wednesday hosted the first meeting of a new “international alliance” to press for the establishment of a Palestinian state. Unveiled last month on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the “International Alliance to Implement the Two-State Solution” brings together nations from the Middle East, Europe and …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC) in Riyadh has announced the launch of a monorail project, aimed at enhancing urban mobility and improving pedestrian movement within the district. The monorail will span 3.6 kilometers and feature a driverless autopilot operation, …

Palestinians walk in the courtyard of the UNRWA Japanese Health Center in Khan Yunis on the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday. AFP The UN Security Council on Wednesday expressed “grave concern” over the Israeli parliament’s adoption of a bill banning UNRWA, the main United Nations aid agency working with Palestinians …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan demanded an immediate ceasefire and the release of hostages and detainees in the Gaza Strip. Inaugurating the High-level Meeting of the Global Alliance for the Two-State Solution in Riyadh on Wednesday, he emphasized the need for …

RIYADH — Riyadh Air announced on Wednesday at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) 8th Edition Conference an agreement to purchase 60 Airbus A321neo single-aisle aircraft. This multibillion-dollar deal marks a significant step toward the airline’s maiden flight scheduled for 2025 and positions it for efficient operations with an optimal fleet …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Chairing the High-level Meeting of the Global Alliance for the Two-State Solution in Riyadh on Wednesday, he urged the international community to ensure safe humanitarian corridors to …

RIYADH — The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia and Google Cloud have announced a strategic partnership to establish a new global artificial intelligence (AI) hub near Dammam in the Eastern Province. The partnership, unveiled at the 8th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII8), positions Saudi Arabia as …

Israel pummeled the Gaza Strip with new bombardments that killed at least 20 people on Wednesday, Palestinian medics said, a day after one of the deadliest single strikes of the year-old war killed scores in the north of the enclave. Eight of Wednesday’s victims were killed in a strike on …

RIYADH — The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) has awarded a license to Aramco Digital to provide specialized wireless telecommunication services. This license empowers the company to offer tailored wireless applications across various sectors, including manufacturing, oil and gas, petrochemicals, transportation, tourism, logistics, and business. The initiative aims to …