LONDON — The government says it is allowing some “eligible” Afghan special forces soldiers who fought alongside the British military to resettle in the UK, after they were previously rejected. Under the previous government, about 2,000 Afghans who served with specialist units — known as the “Triples” — were denied …
Read More »Saudi-South African Business Forum discusses ways to strengthen economic partnership
Saudi Gazette report JOHANNESBURG — Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi confirmed that the Saudi delegation’s visit to South Africa comes within the framework of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to strengthening its trade and economic relations with the African continent, which was announced by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the …
Read More »UN condemns ‘large number of civilian casualties’ in north Gaza
NEW YORK — The UN has condemned the “large number of civilian casualties” caused by Israeli strikes on northern Gaza in recent days. The comments — made by a spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres — come as at least 10 people have reportedly been killed by Israeli artillery fire at …
Read More »KAICIID holding annual steering committee meeting in Tunisia
Saudi Gazette report TUNIS — The King Abdullah International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID) is launching the annual meeting of the Steering Committee of the Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation Platform (IPDC), on Tuesday in Tunisia. The meeting will be held with the participation of an elite group …
Read More »Fears of siege as Israel steps up attacks in North Gaza
Israeli forces tightened their squeeze around Jabalia in northern Gaza on Monday, killing at least 10 people queuing for food, according to Palestinians medics, and instructing people to evacuate as they pushed in against Palestinian resistance movement Hamas fighters. Jabalia has been the focus of an Israeli offensive for around …
Read More »Saudi-South African Business Forum seeks to strengthen economic partnership
Saudi Gazette report JOHANNESBURG — Saudi Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the National Competitiveness Center (NCC) Dr. Majed Al-Qasabi emphasized that the Saudi delegation’s visit to South Africa is part of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to strengthening its trade and economic relations with the African continent. He noted that this …
Read More »Saudi Arabia’s bank credit records historic high reaching over SR2.8 trillion
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The bank credit granted to both the public and private sectors in Saudi Arabia has reached historically record-high levels by the end of August 2024, amounting to over SR2.8 trillion (SR2,824,780 million). According to the statistical bulletin of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), these figures …
Read More »Saudi Arabia stops granting new licenses for delivery bikes
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Transport General Authority (TGA) has stopped granting new licenses for motorcycles to deliver orders via mobile applications until the new regulations are issued. This was announced by Saleh Al-Zuwayed, spokesman of the authority. The companies, which are engaged in the provision of delivery …
Read More »OMODA & JAECOO sweeps across Europe: Sales surge and expand global territory
OMODA & JAECOO has set off a sales boom in the European market with its unique brand charm and excellent product performance. This is remarkably the success story of a personalized brand that has rapidly risen in the automotive field in recent years. With enthusiastic expectations and the high …
Read More »Saudi Industries Minister Alkhorayef begins official visit to Italy
Saudi Gazette report MILAN — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef began an official visit to Italy to discuss opportunities for joint investment in industrial sectors including automobiles, food, space and marine industries in Saudi Arabia. The visit, which will last until October 16, covers the capital …
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