News – Middle East

WARSAW — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has denounced as “unacceptable” Germany’s decision to extend temporary controls to all its land borders as part of its response to irregular migration. He is one of several figures from neighboring countries to criticize the move. Restrictions already in place at some of …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The National Strategic Plan for Traffic Safety in Saudi Arabia estimated the cost of traffic accidents in the country at SR20,196,912,833, which reflects the physical and psychological damage. A study conducted by researcher Hassan Mohammed using the ability-to-pay method estimated the costs of managing traffic …

WASHINGTON — An Israeli official has floated the possibility of offering Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar safe passage out of Gaza, once all remaining hostages held in the Palestinian territory are released. Israel’s Coordinator for Hostages and the Missing Gal Hirsch told CNN’s Jessica Dean on Sunday that if all remaining …

WASHINGTON — Taylor Swift said Tuesday she is supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for president, ending speculation about whether the superstar singer would share her political views ahead of November’s election. “Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight. If you haven’t already, now is a …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The third edition of the Global Artificial Intelligence Summit, organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), kicks off at King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh on Wednesday. The summit, which will continue on Thursday, brings together more than 300 speakers and …

The financial technology (FinTech) landscape in Saudi Arabia is undergoing a rapid transformation, with banks playing a pivotal role in this evolution. While banks employ various strategies to engage with FinTech, including direct investments and partnerships, this article focuses specifically on venture-building activities by Saudi Arabian banks. By examining the …

The third phase of a giant polio vaccination drive targeting children in Gaza began on Tuesday in a particularly war-ravaged zone, but the WHO said a support convoy had to abort its mission.After the first confirmed polio case in 25 years, a massive vaccination effort began last week targeting over …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday to participate in the fourth Saudi-Chinese High-Level Committee. The visit was in response to an invitation from Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. During the three-day regional tour, Qiang will also visit the …

Israel struck a declared safe zone in Gaza Tuesday, in a strike the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas-run territory’s health ministry said killed at least 20 people. The strike hit Al-Mawasi in the southern Gaza Strip, which Israel had designated as a “humanitarian zone” early in the war, and prompted condemnations …

Saudi Gazette report NEOM — The Ministry of Interior launched the Smart Gates Project at NEOM Bay Airport on Tuesday. The launching ceremony was attended by Assistant Minister of Interior for Technology Affairs Prince Dr. Bandar bin Abdullah, SDAIA President Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, Director General of Passports Lt. Gen. Sulaiman …