Middle East

In July 1977, New York City was plunged into complete darkness due to a citywide power outage that lasted 25 hours, caused by a severe thunderstorm. This unexpected event sparked a wave of crime, looting, and vandalism, resulting in millions of dollars in damages. The blackout and its aftermath raised …

Saudi Gazette report HAIL — Saudi Minister of Commerce Dr. Majed Al-Qasabi said that the growth of Saudi trade exchange in terms of goods and services exceeded SR2.5 trillion during the year 2023. “The number of commercial registrations in the Kingdom crossed 1.54 million by the end of October 2024,” …

Malaysian Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Datuk Ewon Benedick, accompanied by Malaysian Ambassador to the Kingdom Datuk Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah, visited one of the branches of KUDU, a leading Quick Service Restaurant brand in Saudi Arabia. During the visit, the minister was briefed on KUDU’s journey, which spans …

Saudi Gazette report Makkah — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has set specific time for men and women worshipers to visit the Hijr Ismail or Hateem close to the Holy Kaaba in Makkah. According to the authority, each visitor will be …

Saudi Gazette report PARIS — Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah met his French counterpart Rachida Dati in Paris on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two ministers discussed aspects of cooperation and international cultural exchange between Saudi Arabia and France. The discussions covered a number of cultural fields, …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman made a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday. During the call, the two leaders discussed the developments in the Ukrainian-Russian crisis and the efforts made to address it. They praised the distinguished relations …

Saudi Gazette report KOZHIKODE – Sheikh Abdullah Al-Buaijan, imam and khateeb of the Prophet’s Mosque, underscored that Islam is a religion of security and peace. He said this while delivering his speech as the guest of honor in a peace conference themed “Islam is the religion of humanity and peace,” …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Council of Naif Arab University for Security Sciences Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif graced the annual graduation ceremony at the university’s headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday. The 42nd batch of graduates consists of 259 male and …

Saudi Gazette Report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly warned against the alarming extremist statements by an Israeli official with regard to imposing Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank, and building and expanding settlements. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that these statements undermine peace efforts, including the two-state …

Israeli airstrikes kill 14 across Gaza, medics say Israel’s military is pushing on with offensive in northern Gaza Residents and displaced families told to head south, they say Israeli military strikes killed at least 22 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, as Israeli forces deepened their incursion into Beit …