News – Middle East

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Al Hilal’s Portuguese head coach Jorge Jesus affirmed that his team will approach their AFC Champions League elite clash against Iran’s Esteghlal on Monday with a singular focus on winning. In the pre-match press conference, Jesus said, “We will enter this match with the intent …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — More than six million male and female students of public schools in Saudi Arabia started sitting for their final examinations on Sunday, marking the end of the first semester of the current academic year 1446. Students from all educational stages, from the third grade of …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism revealed that there has been a growth of 99 percent in the rate of licenses issued in the tourism hospitality facility sector during the third quarter of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. “As many as 2,000 licenses were …

Saudi Gazette report DAMMAM — Al Qadsiah celebrated a triumphant return to the Eastern Derby, defeating Al Ettifaq 2-0 at Al Ettifaq Club Stadium in the closing match of the inaugural Roshn Saudi League Derby Week on Saturday. Goals from Julian Quinones and Gaston Alvarez sealed the win, lifting Al …

Saudi Gazette report MANAMA — Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih emphasized that Saudi Arabia seeks to enhance integration with Gulf countries and expand cooperation to include all Middle Eastern countries in order to confront major economies such as China, India, Europe, and America. “This is despite the Kingdom’s ability to …

WASHINGTON — More than 75 million Americans have voted early in the US presidential election, according to data from the University of Florida’s Election Lab tracker released late Saturday. The count shows 75,093,872 votes cast either by mail or in-person at polling stations, with a majority opting for in-person voting …

TEHRAN — Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, issued a sharp warning to the US and Israel on Saturday, pledging a “crushing response” for actions against Iran. In a speech delivered in Tehran, Khamenei stated, “The enemies – whether the Zionist entity or the United States – should know that …

Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH —The Jeddah Mayoralty announced that the traffic flow became smoother on the Palestine Street after removing encroachments of commercial shops. The mayoralty removed the encroachments of 19 commercial shops, with a total area exceeding 1,600 square meters, as part of the mayoralty’s ongoing efforts to dismantle …

Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Al-Ahli head coach Matthias Jaissle expressed understanding for fans’ frustration over the team’s recent domestic performance issues, acknowledging that both the coaching staff and players share the supporters’ disappointment. Speaking at a press conference ahead of Al-Ahli’s AFC Champions League elite match against Iraq’s Al-Shorta, …

Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Algerian footballer Riyad Mahrez, a player for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, has acknowledged that he is no longer the same player he was at Manchester City. He emphasized his role as part of a team system, explaining that individual contributions are only impactful when …