News – Middle East

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture’s branch in Riyadh, in collaboration with relevant authorities, has launched a comprehensive monitoring campaign aimed at promoting animal welfare and ensuring compliance with the standards and laws related to animal protection. The campaign involved thorough inspections of facilities …

British police have launched a manhunt after two suitcases which are believed to contain human remains were found at the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, south west England.Police said they had received a report of a man with a suitcase acting suspiciously on the bridge just before midnight on Wednesday …

Iran’s investigation into the May helicopter crash that killed president Ebrahim Raisi has found it was caused by bad weather, Iranian media said yesterday citing an official. The helicopter carrying 63-year-old Raisi and his entourage came down on a fog-shrouded mountainside in northern Iran, killing the president and seven others, …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Pro League has announced that the first round of the new season, set to begin on Thursday, will be named the “Esports World Cup Round.” This decision honors the achievements of the inaugural edition of the global tournament, which is set to conclude …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Defense has reviewed its key achievements and efforts in digital transformation for the current year, highlighting its role in fostering innovation and creativity in information technology. The Ministry has also advanced a suite of technical and digital services aligned with international best …

A hard-left French MP has said Israeli athletes were not welcome at the Paris Olympics from next week because of the war in Gaza. France Unbowed (LFI) lawmaker Thomas Portes had said at a rally in support of Palestinians that “the Israeli delegation is not welcome in Paris. Israeli sportspeople …

The helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi takes off, hours before crashing in mountainous terrain near the Azerbaijan border on May 19, 2024. The helicopter crash in which Iran’s late President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in May was caused by weather conditions and the aircraft’s inability to handle the weight …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Pro League has announced a partnership with Webook, making it the official ticketing platform for the league for the upcoming three seasons, beginning with the 2024-2025 season. This collaboration will provide flexibility to participating clubs, allowing them to introduce new services and products, …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The National Debt Management Center has completed the receipt of investor requests for the local Sukuk issuance for August 2024, as part of the Saudi Arabian government’s Sukuk program in Saudi Riyals. The total allocation for this issuance was set at SR6.018 billion. The center’s …

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met today with Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre, who id visiting Qatar.During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them, …