News – Middle East

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the issuance of rules regulating postpaid (Buy now, pay later – BNPL) companies. This is in line with SAMA’s supervisory and oversight role over such companies, and its continuous efforts to develop the financial sector in general, and empower …

A man decorates a Christmas tree outside the Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Family in Gaza City on December 20, 2020, then closed to the public due to Covid-19 restrictions. A Christian mother and daughter were shot dead by an Israeli soldier on the grounds of the Catholic church …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Prince Faisal bin Salman, special advisor to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and chairman of the Board of Directors of the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), made an inspection tour of the headquarters of the Darah in Riyadh on Sunday. Last …

Protesters hold placards and flags during a rally calling for a permanent ceasefire in war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Paris, on Sunday. AFP Two Egyptian security sources said Sunday that Israel and Palestinian resistance movement Hamas are both open to a renewed ceasefire and hostage release, although …

GAZA —The men had been staying at the building next to where they were shot “for some period of time”, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Officials have admitted that killing the men who were holding a white flag was a breach of “rules of engagement”. Israel is under …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Around 18,428 violators of residency, labor laws and border security regulations were arrested in various regions of the Kingdom within a week. According to the Ministry of Interior the arrests were made during the joint field campaigns carried out by various units of the security …

The global labor market is in dire need of innovative solutions to address the major challenges it faces. The Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC), hosted in Saudi Arabia on December 13–14, 2023, is a pivotal force in addressing the multifaceted challenges and uncertainties of the global labor market. This event …

GENEVA — While some of the world’s poorest countries are welcoming refugees “with great hospitality”, the international community must match that generosity with far greater solidarity, UN chief António Guterres said on Friday. Speaking at the closing of the Global Refugee Forum, the Secretary-General said that protection and help for …

RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain on the anniversary of his country’s National Day. The Crown Prince wished the Bahraini King continued good health and happiness, and the …

The Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah performed Janazah prayer on HH the late Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at Belal bin Rabah Mosque in Siddeeq Area.The prayer on the deceased was also performed by National Assembly Speaker Ahmad Al-Saadoun, HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf …