News – Middle East

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has issued a warning to take utmost caution and vigil amid forecast of moderate to heavy rain to hit Makkah and some other regions of Saudi Arabia until Friday The Makkah region is expected to experience moderate to heavy …

Israel expanded its targets in its war with the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon on Monday, killing at least 18 people in an airstrike on the Christian-majority town of Aitou in the north, the Lebanese Red Cross said. So far the main focus of Israel’s military operations in Lebanon has …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has succeeded in the test run of the first hydrogen train in the Middle East region, according to Dr. Bashar Al-Malik, CEO of Saudi Railway Company. “This project is an outcome of the Kingdom’s keenness on adopting technologies that are suitable for the …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Saleh Al-Jasser has reiterated that the long-awaited Riyadh Metro is set to open “within a few weeks,” though the exact timeline remains unclear. “The Riyadh Metro project is a historic and transformative initiative,” he stated, adding that work is …

Saudi Gazette report ROME — Saudi Arabia’s karate team has made a significant mark by capturing seven medals at the 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Karate Championships held in Venice, Italy, setting a new record for the Kingdom. The championships, which spanned cadet, junior, and under-21 categories, took place …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and the Philippines have signed an agreement for cooperation in the field of energy following a meeting between the countries’ two energy ministries. The agreement encourages collaboration in the areas of petroleum, petrochemicals, gas, electricity, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. Prince Abdulaziz bin …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Museums Commission has announced the launch of a groundbreaking art exhibition titled “Art of the Kingdom,” set to introduce Saudi contemporary art to the world stage. The traveling exhibition aims to showcase the best of Saudi artistic practices on the international scene and foster …

RIYADH — The Diriyah Biennale Foundation is set to host the inaugural edition of the PaperBack – Art Book Fair at the JAX District in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. This cultural event, scheduled for November 1–3, 2024, will bring together a diverse array of professionals, collectors, art enthusiasts, and curious minds …

Saudi Gazette report BEIRUT — The second relief plane of the Saudi air bridge arrived at Rafic Hariri International Airport in the Lebanese capital Beirut on Monday. The relief plane, which carries food, shelter, and medical supplies, is part of the humanitarian aid, organized by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and …

RIYADH — The Saudi Fashion Commission has officially announced that Riyadh Fashion Week will take place from October 14 to 18, 2024, at three iconic venues: Tuwaiq Palace, Digital City, and JAX District. Building on its reputation as a globally recognized fashion platform, the event will bring together some of …