News – Middle East

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Tadawul All Share Index (TASI), the Saudi benchmark stock index, recorded a fall of 209 points (1.7 percent) on Wednesday, closing down at 12,044 points. Total turnover reached nearly SR 8.1 billion. The energy sector was the most resilient compared to the rest of the …

Israeli forces battled Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on Wednesday, with Israel announcing the first death of a soldier since it launched cross-border raids. Confirmation of the fighting in two border areas came hours after Iran launched its second-ever direct attack on Israel. Israel shifted its focus last month from the …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Deputy Emir of Riyadh Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman emphasized Saudi Arabia’s utmost keenness on everything that would support human prosperity and growth. He made the remarks while inaugurating the 4th annual Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) in Riyadh on Wednesday. Prince Mohammed noted that Crown Prince …

Saudi Gazette report GENEVA — Dr. Ayman Ghulam, CEO of the Saudi National Center for Meteorology (NCM), emphasized the unique opportunity to share insights, exchange ideas, and forge strong connections to directly address drought related challenges. He is leading the Saudi delegation to the Drought Resilience Conference, which began in …

The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) heavily bombed the city of Khan Younis today, south of the Gaza Strip, murdering at least 40 Palestinian civilians and injuring dozens of others.Wafa news agency reported that the IOF carried out a ground incursion and airstrikes on the southeastern areas of Khan Younis, specifically …

POLOKWANE — The case of two black women who were allegedly shot and fed to pigs by a white farmer and two of his workers has caused outrage in South Africa. Maria Makgato, 45, and Lucia Ndlovu, 34, were allegedly looking for food on the farm near Polokwane in South …

Saudi Gazette report WASHINGTON —Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha met with leaders and members of the American Chamber of Commerce to enhance partnership and investment opportunities between the two countries. Princess Reema bint Bandar, Saudi Ambassador to the United States, was present at the meeting. The …

Three people were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a house in the village of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon early on Wednesday, according to the Lebanese National News Agency.Israeli artillery has continued its bombardment nonstop since Tuesday night, targeting the villages of Al-Adisa, Kafr Kila, Deir Mimas, Al-Aziya, Tal …

Alsulaiman Group announced on Wednesday the five distinguished companies to the Sustainability Champions Program as mentees. The new members — Extra, Saudia Cargo, Johnson Controls Arabia, Nesma, and Floward — represent industry leaders committed to advancing sustainability and contributing to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. This significant announcement was made during …

The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) arrested five Palestinian civilians today, including a father and two of his sons, and assaulted three paramedics in Al-Khalil Governorate, south of the West Bank.Wafa news agency reported that the IOF raided Al-Khalil City and arrested a Palestinian father along with his two sons claiming …