News – Middle East

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — In celebration of the 94th National Day, Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz expressed his sentiments via X, stating that this glorious day is a cherished memory, deeply rooted in the hearts of the great Saudi people. He prayed for continued security, prosperity, and stability for …

India is investigating the business practices of US streaming giant Netflix’s local operations, including allegations of visa violations and racial discrimination, according to a government e-mail sent to a former executive.The details of India’s investigation were included in a July 20 e-mail, reviewed by Reuters, which was written by a …

A Palestinian child was martyred and five others were injured Monday after the Israeli occupation warplanes targeted a group of Palestinians in al-Khuzaa, east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Eight Palestinians were martyred earlier at dawn after the Israeli occupation forces shelled a house in Dier Al …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The economic evolution of Saudi Arabia is a remarkable story of transformation, from a largely agrarian society to a major player in the global economy. The discovery of oil in the 1930s was a turning point that propelled the Kingdom onto the world stage, leading …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Born in 1876 in Riyadh, King Abdulaziz Al-Saud dedicated his life to unifying the disparate regions of the Arabian Peninsula, transforming them into a cohesive and sovereign state. His vision was anchored in the principles of Islam, with the banner of monotheism “There is no …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Al-Murabba Palace, one of the oldest ruling palaces in Saudi Arabia, is a cornerstone of the nation’s historical heritage. Established over 89 years ago, this architectural marvel served as the residence of King Abdulaziz Al Saud and became the center of governance during a crucial …

Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has launched its inaugural Digital Economy Navigator (DEN) to enable countries to explore digital economy maturity paths, identify growth opportunities, measure progress, and bridge digital economy maturity gaps. The measure was announced during the SDG Digital 2024 Conference, held …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi National Day serves as a reminder of the pivotal role that the Saudi leadership has played in the Kingdom’s national development. Since the unification of the Kingdom by King Abdulaziz, successive leaders have continued to uphold and expand his vision, steering Saudi Arabia toward …

COLOMBO — Left-leaning politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won Sri Lanka’s presidential election after a historic second round of counting. No candidate won more than 50% of the total votes in the first round, where Dissanayake got 42.31% while his closest rival, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, got 32.76%. But Dissanayake, …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — After dismounting from his horse, “Abiya,” to announce the unification of the Kingdom and outline its geographic boundaries to the world, King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al-Saud took to the skies aboard the “Dakota DC-3,” with a great mission of connecting Saudi Arabia with the global …