News – Middle East

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — It is mandatory on the part of foreign trucks to settle any transportation violations before the entry or exit of drivers or trucks in Saudi Arabia. This is one among the four key regulations, formulated by the Transport General Authority (TGA), in collaboration with relevant …

US President Joe Biden addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, on Tuesday. REUTERS US President Joe Biden on Tuesday warned against “full-scale war” in the Middle East, urging leaders to find diplomatic solutions in both Lebanon and Gaza. “Full-scale war is not in …

Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) signed a cooperation agreement during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. The …

Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef visited the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Tuesday, the largest exchange in the world. The visit was mainly aimed to gain insights into exchange’s latest electronic systems for evaluating companies and sectors. During the …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has praised Saudi Arabia for its significant efforts in improving weather forecasting and early warning systems, highlighting the advancements made in meteorology that enhance public safety and protect lives and property. The WMO noted that the Kingdom’s development of …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Council of Ministers on Tuesday approved the establishment of 10 private colleges in Saudi Arabia. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired the weekly session of the Cabinet in Riyadh. At the outset of the session, King Salman thanked leaders of friendly …

Saudi Gazette report BEIJING — A Saudi delegation led by Mazin Al-Kahmous, president of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, participated in the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) Plenary Meeting in Beijing, China, from Sep. 24 to 27. During the meeting, Al-Kahmous expressed gratitude to China …

Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Economy and Planning has organized an event on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly titled “Unlocking Innovation for Sustainable Development through Platforms and Partnerships.” The event highlighted the pivotal role …

Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia has invited global industry leaders to participate in the 2024 Multilateral Industrial Policy Forum (MIPF), scheduled for Oct. 23-24, 2024, in Riyadh. The announcement came during a pre-launch event organized by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources in collaboration with UNIDO, …

Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha has stressed that the Saudi leadership provides a pioneering model in international cooperation to bridge social and economic gaps in the utilization of artificial intelligence. Al-Swaha highlighted Saudi Arabia’s efforts on the social level by …