News – Middle East

The United States is spearheading a new diplomatic effort to end hostilities in both Gaza and Lebanon, linking the two conflicts as part of a single initiative, seven sources familiar with the initiative told Reuters. Details are being discussed at the UN General Assembly in New York, according to two …

Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, advisor to the Royal Court and supervisor general of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), said that giving charity and zakat is one of the pillars of Islam, and it greatly helps people in need. He made the …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has received a written message from King Abdullah II of Jordan concerning relations between the two countries. On behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed Al-Khereiji …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Tadawul All Share Index (TASI), the Saudi stock market main index, maintained steady rise for the sixth consecutive session, recording its highest close since last May. The market closed 75 points (0.6 percent) higher at 12,344 points with the total turnover reaching SR7.1 billion ($1.89 …

New York — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef visited Columbia University in the United States on Wednesday as part of his official tour aimed at developing industrial and mining cooperation and attracting quality investments to Saudi Arabia. Columbia University, founded in 1754, is the oldest university in …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers (TAQEEM) launched a vehicle damage estimation service for personal purposes. The service allows individuals or companies to request for a report with regard to the damages caused to their vehicles that are not resulted from traffic or criminal accidents. …

Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha met with SpaceX CEO Gwynne Shotwell and several company leaders to discuss expanding the strategic partnership in space exploration, technology, and developing national competencies in the space sector. The meeting, part of the Minister’s visit …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Officials of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority at King Abdullah Port in the Rabigh governorate have foiled an attempt to smuggle in 54.8 kg of the narcotics cocaine, which was found hidden in a shipment of bananas arrived in the Kingdom through the port. …

Saudi Gazette Report NEW YORK — Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Member, and Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir engaged in several high-level meetings on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, focusing on climate cooperation and strengthening bilateral relations. Al-Jubeir met …

Saudi Gazette report LONDON — Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), announced Riyadh Season’s sponsorship of Al Hilal’s new channel on the global platform DAZN. This move is set to elevate the club’s international media presence. Riyadh Season will oversee the content and programs broadcasted on the …