News – Middle East

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry launched the personal assistant service for people with disabilities in Absher platform. The new feature will enable those with disabilities to reach the services of the platform using the latest artificial intelligence technologies for advanced recognition of voice commands. This was …

RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to Emir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on his assumption of power. King Salman said: “We congratulate you on assuming power in the State of Kuwait, continuing the path …

Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — In the vibrant city of Jeddah, Rula Ebrahim stands out as a dynamic force in the world of healthcare and well-being. A native of the city, Rula’s journey into the realms of physical therapy and yoga is marked by a passion for movement and a …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Space Agency (ESA) to cooperate in space activities for peaceful purposes. The MoU was signed in Riyadh by the SSA’s CEO Dr. Mohammed Al-Tamimi and ESA’s CEO Dr. Sharif Sedqi. …

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross Mirjana Spoljaric with the president of Palestine Red Crescent Society Dr Younis Al-Khatib during her visit to the West Bank on December 15. Humanitarian response in Gaza is ‘extremely difficult’ Says criticism by some Israelis is ‘outrageous’ ICRC releases new …

Saudi Gazette report TOKYO — Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef has taken part in the rountable meeting in Tokyo with the participation of the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, 19 Japanese companies, in addition to a number of officials from the industry and …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has launched an innovative online service designed for businesses and legal representatives, streamlining the process of handling notifications for financial claims. Accessible through the Najiz.sa platform, this service represents a significant step in digital legal facilitation. The new feature …

UN officials voiced anger and disbelief on Tuesday about the situation in Gaza hospitals, where injured people do not have basic supplies and children recovering from amputations are being killed in the ongoing conflict.Nearly three-quarters of Gaza’s hospitals, or 27 of 36, are out of action due to damage in …

Saudi Gazette report KUWAIT CITY — Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Wednesday pledged to be a “loyal citizen” for his nation and people, and underlined that executive and legislative authorities should cooperate to serve the best interests of Kuwait. “Today I have become head of the state …

Okaz/Saudi Gazette RIYADH — Personal belongings and used household items brought by citizens and expatriates from abroad will be exempted from customs duty. This is among the new regulations governing customs procedures, which were approved by the governor of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, Okaz/Saudi Gazette has learnt. According …