News – Middle East

Saudi Gazette report TABUK — In a significant step towards enhancing aviation safety and security, particularly in the fields of seaports and seaplanes, Saudi Arabia and the Maldives have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) following a high-level visit by Captain Mohamed Ameed, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation of …

RIYADH — Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been honored with a special award recognizing his extraordinary legacy in the UEFA Champions League. The Portuguese star remains the all-time top scorer of the prestigious competition with 140 goals in 183 appearances, scored while playing for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and …

The British government said on Friday it was “deeply concerned” by Israel’s ongoing operation in the occupied West Bank, warning that risk of instability was serious and that there was an urgent need for de-escalation. “We continue to call on Israeli authorities to exercise restraint, adhere to international law, and …

KYIV — Ukraine announced on Thursday the crash of an F-16 fighter jet recently delivered as part of a batch from Western countries. “On approach to a target, communication was lost with one of the F-16s. As it turned out later, the plane crashed, and the pilot died,” Ukraine’s General …

BRUSSELS — The European Union is set to increase its military support for Ukraine by expanding its training mission to better equip Ukrainian forces in their conflict with Russia. Ahead of an informal meeting of EU defense ministers in Brussels on Friday, Josep Borrell, the EU’s foreign policy chief, announced …

LONDON — The UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League phase draw took place on Thursday at Monaco’s Grimaldi Forum, featuring 36 teams instead of the usual 32. The top eight teams will advance directly to the knockout rounds, while teams finishing in 9th through 24th place will enter a two-legged playoff …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has made a medical breakthrough, with King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh (KAMC-RD) of the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA) successfully using Casgevy gene therapy through CRISPR gene editing technology to treat a 13-year-old patient with thalassemia major. This achievement marks …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will host the Multilateral Industrial Policy Forum (MIPF) 2024, affiliated with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in October. The event will bring together experts and decision-makers from around the world to discuss industrial development, innovation, and enhancing global industrial sectors. Organized …

Saudi Gazette report DAMMAM — The border guards’ search and rescue teams in the Jubail sector of the Eastern Region have rescued four citizens after their boat broke down at sea, providing them with necessary assistance. The General Directorate of Border Guards has urged the public to adhere to maritime …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Astronomy and Astrophysics Team returned home on Thursday after winning three bronze medals at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from August 17 to 27. The event featured over 250 students from 53 countries. The …