News – Middle East

RIYADH — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on being re-elected in a phone conversation with him. The Crown Prince wished El-Sisi success, and the Egyptian people further progress and prosperity. President El-Sisi thanked the Crown Prince for the wishes. — SPA

Saudi Arabia welcomed the statement, issued by the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary General for Yemen Hans Grundberg, regarding reaching a road map to support the peace path.In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the Kingdoms continued support for Yemen and its people, and its …

PARIS — Several European countries have tightened security measures for Christmas over fears of possible terrorist attacks. French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin instructed police and gendarmes to increase their presence at churches across the country “to protect the Christian faithful who will be gathering for the Christmas festivities this evening …

RIYADH — The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) has garnered the prestigious Excellence Award for Website Performance Efficiency and Digital Content, securing a position among the top 10 government entities. This accolade was part of a comprehensive assessment of 383 government websites for the year 2023. The award was bestowed …

The world’s economy is volatile and ever-changing, meaning the value of your assets is constantly in flux. This can be frustrating when the sale of an asset does not necessarily deliver the level of return that might be expected. In regions of increased conflict or volatility, asset holders risk losing …

TEL AVIV — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his side have paid a “heavy price” for the war in Gaza; following one of its deadliest weekends of fighting so far. Remarking on the latest numbers of Israeli troop deaths, Netanyahu said that the war in Gaza was exacting a …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed on Sunday the statement, issued by the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary General for Yemen, with regard to reaching a road map to support the peace path in the country. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated …

An Iranian missile system is displayed during an unveiling ceremony at a naval base in the south of Iran at the port of Konarak, in this handout image obtained yesterday. The Iranian navy has taken delivery of cruise missiles with a range of 1,000km as well as reconnaissance helicopters, state …

BEIJING — The Chinese capital, Beijing, has experienced its coldest December since records began in 1951. Temperatures in the city have frequently fallen below -10C this month. It has been a year of extremes in the capital: six months ago, Beijing recorded its hottest ever June day – just over …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Japan underlined the need to support stable global oil markets and secure stable global energy supply by promoting dialogue between oil producers and consumers. This was stated by Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and …