News – Middle East

The Israeli military and Palestinian resistance group Hamas have agreed to three separate, zoned three-day pauses in fighting in the Gaza Strip to allow for the vaccination of some 640,000 children against polio, a senior WHO official said yesterday. The vaccination campaign is due to start on Sunday, said Rik …

The State of Qatar took part in the 50th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) which kicked off Thursday in the capital Yaounde, Cameroon. HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi chaired the State of Qatar’s delegation …

Saudi Gazette report YAOUND’E, CAMEROON — Deputy Foreign Minister Eng. Walid Al-Kheraiji said that the value of donations extended by Saudi Arabia to Gaza reached more than $185 million. Addressing the 50th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in Yaoundé, capital of …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A total of 241 trainees have graduated from Facilities Security Forces in Riyadh on Thursday. The graduation ceremony, under the patronage of Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, was held in the presence of the Commander of Facilities Security Forces Maj. Gen. …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Stock Exchange index or Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) posted an increase of 28 points (0.2 percent) to close at 12,145 points, with total trading valued at about SR12.2 billion, ending the trading in the month of August higher, after three sessions of …

By Dalia Bnjabi RIYADH — Anticipation is building as Riyadh Season 2024 gears up for its grand launch on October 12, promising a fresh wave of excitement with new areas and events that will captivate visitors like never before. The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has unveiled a lineup of attractions …

Okaz/Saudi Gazette RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah emphasized that it will not allow, under any circumstances, to misuse the annual pilgrimage of Hajj for political or sectarian purposes, and nobody will be permitted to enter the Kingdom for the purpose of carrying out acts that disturb …

Recently, OMODA & JAECOO announced that the JAECOO J8 will officially debut in Saudi Arabia soon, marking the start of its luxury journey in the Kingdom. Since its stunning introduction at the Geneva Motor Show last year and successful launch in Kuwait this year, the JAECOO J8 has adhered to …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has appointed Fahd Al-Salman as Commander of the Joint Forces after promoting him from the rank of major general to the rank of lieutenant general. The King has made the appointment in one of a series of …

Saudi Gazette report BASEL — The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties concluded its participation in the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) 2024 Conference in Basel, Switzerland, on Wednesday, highlighting its achievements in health education, the Saudi Board Certificate, and professional examinations. During the conference, the Commission presented its …