News – Middle East

The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a temporary suspension of its activities across the Gaza Strip after a vehicle belonging to the programme was hit by at least ten bullets as it approached an Israeli military checkpoint. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric explained that the truck that was shot on …

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the crimes committed by the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) in the cities of Jenin, Tubas and Tulkarm in the occupied West Bank that resulted in 11 martyrs and the injury of dozens of citizens as well as causing major destruction of roads, …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrović led Al Hilal to a crucial victory against Damac, scoring two of his team’s three goals in a thrilling match that ended 3-2 in favor of the Riyadh giants. The match was part of the second round of the Saudi Pro …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met on Wednesday in Riyadh with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel. During the meeting, they reviewed the relations between Saudi Arabia and European Union countries, explored current areas of cooperation, and discussed opportunities for …

Palestinian teenager Diaa al-Adini, who had his both arms amputated after being wounded in an Israeli strike on August 13 and was transferred from Al-Aqsa hospital due to an Israeli evacuation order, is helped by his sister Aya to drink iced juice on a beach outside a field hospital, in …

Saudi Gazette Report RIYADH — The National Center for Palms and Dates revealed an increase in the value of Saudi Arabia’s date exports during the first half of 2024, reaching more than SR751 million, an increase of 9.9%, compared to the same period in 2023, in which the value …

Saudi Gazette Report RIYADH—The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) announced the details of the fifth edition of Riyadh Season 2024, which will kick-start on October 12. GEA Chairman Turki Al-Sheikh said that the new edition includes 14 entertainment areas, 11 world championships, in addition to 10 festivals and exhibitions. He pointed …

A boy pushes a bicycle loaded with aid boxes provided by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) past a collapsed building in central Gaza City amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. Most Palestinians shopping for hungry families can only …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Deputy Minister of Tourism Princess Haifa bint Mohammed has launched a comprehensive institutional accreditation initiative aimed to elevate the standard of education and training in the tourism sector. Focus will be placed on boosting the effectiveness of educational programs and aligning them more closely with …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi main stock index Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) fell by 65.05 points (0.53 percent) to 12,117.15 points at the end of the session on Wednesday, with liquidity reaching SR6.8 billion ($1.8 billion). The drop in TASI is mainly attributed to the pressure from …