News – Middle East

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Al Nassr triumphed over Al Ettifaq with a 3-1 win on Friday, maintaining their chase of Al Hilal, the current leader in the Saudi Professional Football League. Throughout most of the match, Al Nassr was the superior team, taking the lead just two minutes before …

Okaz/Saudi Gazette RIYADH — Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met with Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Jamshid Kochkarov in Riyadh on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed ways to further strengthen joint cooperation between the two countries in various fields of energy. Prince Abdulaziz and Kochkarov also …

The United Nations Security Council voted on Friday to approve a watered-down resolution that demands all sides in the Israel-Hamas conflict allow the “safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance at scale.”After days of delays, the resolution also called for the creation of “conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities” …

Saudi Gazette report BURAIDAH — In a stunning away game on Friday night, Al Ahli claimed a commanding 4-0 victory against Al Hazm in the 18th round of the Roshan Saudi League. Riyad Mahrez led Al Ahli’s charge by scoring the first goal in the first minute of added time …

Okaz/Saudi Gazette RIYADH — The Saudi Permanent Executive Committee for Fuel Stations and Service Centers announced the issuance of updated terms and conditions for fuel stations and service centers. This is aimed to regulate the sector and develop it in line with global developments and standards in the energy sector, …

This photograph taken on August 1, 2016, shows the Paris Vatry Airport, near Vatry. A Nicaragua-bound plane carrying more than 300 Indian passenger has been grounded at the airport over suspected “human trafficking” authorities said on Friday. AFP A Nicaragua-bound plane carrying more than 300 Indian passengers has been grounded …

Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — In a historic moment for the club, Manchester City has been crowned FIFA Club World Cup Champions for the first time, following a resounding 4-0 victory over Brazilian team Fluminense. The match, held at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, showcased …

Saudi Gazette report GAZA — King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), in coordination with the Palestinian Red Crescent, distributed essential food supplies at a displaced persons camp in the heart of Rafah city, southern Gaza Strip. This initiative is part of a broader campaign to provide relief to …

Awaiting inspection by Israeli soldiers, a miles-long queue of aid trucks bound for the war-battered Gaza Strip is held up for hours at a recently reopened but since bombarded crossing.The trucks arrive from Egypt, loaded with crucial food and humanitarian supplies for Gaza’s besieged and hungry population.The vehicles wait on …

ANKARA — Police in Turkey have arrested more than 300 people for suspected links to the Islamic State (ISIS) militant group during sweeping raids across the country, the Turkish Interior Minister has announced. “304 individuals were arrested during the “Hero-34” operation carried out simultaneously in 32 cities against the terrorist …