News – Middle East

Saudi Gazette report DOHA — Four-time continental champions Al Hilal kicked off their AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 campaign in style on Tuesday, defeating Qatari hosts Al Rayyan 3-1 at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. The Saudi Pro League side took the lead in the 15th minute when Sergej Milinkovic-Savic powered …

Saudi Gazette Report DOHA — Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), participated in the 20th meeting of the Executive Committee of Civil Aviation of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The delegation was headed by GACA President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej. The meeting was hosted by Qatar, …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman will inaugurate the activities of the first year of the ninth session of the Shoura Council in Riyadh on Wednesday. Speaker Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sheikh and members …

Saudi Gazette Report RIYADH —Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef discussed with British Minister of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds enhancing cooperation in the field of critical minerals and opportunities for its future expansion. This is in the context of the increasing importance of critical …

Hezbollah calls it biggest security breach in war with Israel At least two Hezbollah fighters killed, the group says Iranian ambassador to Lebanon reportedly injured Lebanese Red Cross dispatches over 50 ambulances, 300 medics Injuries to limbs, face and eyes At least eight people were killed and 2,750 others including …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Cabinet session, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday, approved the Law of Commercial Registration and the Law of Trade Names. The Council of Ministers also approved the Tax Law of Real Estate Transactions besides endorsing …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia emerged topper in the region and fourth globally in the UN digital services index. The Kingdom jumped 25 places in the UN E-Government Development Index (EGDI) 2024, becoming one of the leading countries worldwide. It ranked second among G20 countries in the index. …

Hezbollah calls it biggest security breach in war with Israel At least two Hezbollah fighters killed, the group says Iranian ambassador to Lebanon reportedly injured Lebanese Red Cross dispatches over 50 ambulances, 300 medics Injuries to limbs, face and eyes At least three people were killed and more than 1,000 …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Al Nassr officially announced the termination of its contract with Portuguese head coach Luis Castro, just hours after the team’s match in the AFC Champions League. Castro’s tenure at Al Nassr began in July of last year, during which he led the team to victory …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Commander of the Saudi Joint Forces Lt. Gen. Fahd Al-Salman visited members of the Joint Forces, who were convalescing after sustaining injury in the Decisive Storm and Restoration of Hope operations in Yemen at Prince Sultan Military Medical City in Riyadh on Tuesday. He reassured …