News – Middle East

KYIV — Russia unleashed another large barrage of missiles and drones against Ukraine on Saturday, the fourth such attack since Dec. 29, amid concerns that Moscow is trying to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defense. The Russian assault was comprised of 40 attack weapons including cruise, aeroballistic, ballistic, aircraft, anti-aircraft guided missiles …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia is closely monitoring with deep concern the ongoing military operations in the Red Sea region after the United States and Britain carried out massive air strikes targeting Houthi positions inside Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported early Friday. “The Kingdom underscores the …

The Israeli entity intensified its attacks Sunday on villages and towns in southern Lebanon. Lebanese field sources reported that the Israeli artillery shelling targeted the outskirts of the villages of Houla and Mays al-Jabal. On Saturday night, Israeli forces fired dozens of heavy shells targeting large areas in the Kfarchouba, …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Nacho, the captain of Real Madrid, has highlighted the significant impact of Cristiano Ronaldo on Saudi Arabian football, believing it will elevate the Saudi Pro League to one of the world’s premier leagues. This statement comes as Real Madrid prepares to face Barcelona in the …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah has announced the commencement of operational activities for this year’s Hajj season, 1445 AH, effective immediately. Al-Rabiah expressed gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman for his generous patronage of the third edition of …

The Nineveh Antiquities and Heritage Inspectorate said that UNESCO has completed the rehabilitation of 120 heritage and archaeological houses that were damaged by vandalism in the city of Mosul, Iraq. The Director of the Nineveh Antiquities and Heritage Inspectorate Khair al-Din Ahmed said that that UNESCO, under the supervision of …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Sergi Roberto, the captain of Barcelona, is hoping to replicate his team’s success from last season in the upcoming Spanish Super Cup final in Riyadh, where they face Real Madrid. Barcelona’s victory in last year’s final at Riyadh was followed by a triumphant La Liga …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Theatre and Performing Arts Commission of Saudi Arabia has announced a historic cultural milestone with the production of “Zarqa Al Yamama” — the first grand opera produced in the Kingdom and the largest Arabic grand opera ever staged. This pioneering event will take place …

The price of Kuwaiti oil went up by USD 1.79 to USD 81.22 per barrel on Friday as opposed to USD 79.43 pb recorded on Thursday, the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said.On the global level, the price of the Brent crude went up by 88 cents to USD 78.29 per …

Saudi Gazette report DOHA — Roberto Mancini, the Italian head coach of the Saudi Arabian national football team, has decided to exclude Ayman Yahya, Abbas Al-Hassan, and Nawaf Al-Aqidi from the final roster of the national team for the 2023 Asian Cup. According to an official statement from the Saudi …