Update Ahead of feared Rafah invasion, Palestinians mourn dead from Israeli bombardment

Ahead of feared Rafah invasion, Palestinians mourn dead from Israeli bombardment

  • Aid groups warn any invasion would add to already-catastrophic conditions for civilians
  • Government spokesman says Israel ‘moving ahead’ with its operation to go after Hamas in Rafah
By AFP ·

Special How Vision 2030 is transforming Saudi Arabia into a globally competitive economy photos

How Vision 2030 is transforming Saudi Arabia into a globally competitive economy

  • From efficiency and economic performance to infrastructure and cybersecurity, the Kingdom is a desirable place to do business
  • Strides in transport, logistics and financial markets have boosted the Kingdom’s global competitiveness
By Nadin Hassan ·

Special Eight years since its launch, Saudi Vision 2030 is already well ahead of schedule photos

Eight years since its launch, Saudi Vision 2030 is already well ahead of schedule

  • Launching Vision 2030 in 2016, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman vowed to improve the Kingdom’s business environment
  • Today, the economy is creating employment opportunities for citizens and long-term prosperity for the nation
By MANAL AL-BARAKATI ·

Developing Aramco, FIFA announce global partnership

Aramco, FIFA announce global partnership

By Arab News ·

Special Saudi Arabia launches witness protection center

Saudi Arabia launches witness protection center

  • Attorney General Sheikh Saud Al-Mojeb approved the establishment in line with Article Four of the Law for the Protection of Whistleblowers, Witnesses, Experts and Victims
  • Criminal penalties for those who harm witnesses under protection include up to three years’ imprisonment and fines of up to SR5 million
By Hebshi Alshammari ·

British Royal Navy shoots down missile for first time since Gulf War in 1991 amid Houthi attacks on shipping

British Royal Navy shoots down missile for first time since Gulf War in 1991 amid Houthi attacks on shipping

  • Iran-backed group said its missiles targeted US ship Maersk Yorktown, an American destroyer in the Gulf of Aden and Israeli ship MSC Veracruz
By Arab News ·

US nudges Germany on long-range missiles for Ukraine

US nudges Germany on long-range missiles for Ukraine

  • Washington confirmed the day before that it had sent Ukraine a variant of the ATACMS missile with a range of 300 kilometers
  • “In terms of Taurus... this is a decision for Germany,” a senior US defense official told journalists
By AFP ·

Eurovision Song Contest host Sweden braces for anti-Israel protests

Eurovision Song Contest host Sweden braces for anti-Israel protests

  • Event organizer European Broadcasting Union has resisted calls for Israel to be excluded due to its war in Gaza
  • Contest will take place in Malmo from 7-11 May and is expected to draw 100,000 visitors
By Reuters ·

Eurovision Song Contest host Sweden braces for anti-Israel protests

Eurovision Song Contest host Sweden braces for anti-Israel protests

  • Event organizer European Broadcasting Union has resisted calls for Israel to be excluded due to its war in Gaza
  • Contest will take place in Malmo from 7-11 May and is expected to draw 100,000 visitors
By Reuters ·

Spanish govt to ‘oversee’ scandal-hit football federation

Spanish govt to ‘oversee’ scandal-hit football federation

  • The CSD said it will create a “commission of supervision, standardization and representation” led by “independent personalities“
  • Former Spain coach and 2010 World Cup winner Vicente del Bosque could be one of the members of this commission
By AFP ·