Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II. (File/AFP)

Egypt’s El-Sisi, Jordan king stress ‘unity’ of positions on Gaza: Egypt presidency

  • Leaders affirmed the “unity of the Egyptian and Jordanian positions,” on the reconstruction of Gaza Strip, “without displacing the Palestinian people”: Statement
By AFP ·

Update Syrian FM says Russia, Iran have sent new govt ‘positive indications’

Syrian FM says Russia, Iran have sent new govt ‘positive indications’

  • Hassan Al-Shaibani says open wound remains over their previous relationship with Assad regime
  • Syria will no longer interfere in Lebanon, is building partnerships with Jordan
By Jonathan Lessware ·

Families and supporters attend a demonstration calling for the immediate return of hostages held in Gaza.

Israel threatens displacement from Gaza if hostages not released Saturday

  • If fighting resumes, Katz said, “new Gaza war will be different in intensity from the one before” ceasefire, and will not end without defeat of Hamas, hostage release
By AFP ·

International padel stars predict bright future for the sport in Saudi Arabia and beyond

International padel stars predict bright future for the sport in Saudi Arabia and beyond

  • They were competing in the Premier Padel Riyadh Season P1 tournament, which reached the round of 16 stage in the men’s and women’s competitions
  • Among those in action on Wednesday were the Spanish duo of Paula Martin and Ariana Fallada, who sit joint top of the International Padel Federation women’s rankings
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·

UNICEF decries soaring violence against children in West Bank

UNICEF decries soaring violence against children in West Bank

  • UNICEF condemns all acts of violence against children and calls for the immediate cessation of armed activity across the occupied West Bank
By AFP ·

Turkiye’s president arrives in Pakistan’s capital on a 2-day visit to boost trade, economic ties

Turkiye’s president arrives in Pakistan’s capital on a 2-day visit to boost trade, economic ties

  • According to the ministry statement, HLSCC will provide “strategic direction to further strengthening the bilateral relations between the two countries”
By AP ·

Special NUPCO secures $667m in financing to boost Saudi healthcare supply chain

NUPCO secures $667m in financing to boost Saudi healthcare supply chain

By Reina Takla - Nadin Hassan ·

Special Rocco Forte Hotels eyes strategic locations for expansion in Saudi Arabia

Rocco Forte Hotels eyes strategic locations for expansion in Saudi Arabia

By Reina Takla - Nour El-Shaeri ·

Special Ceer supercharges Saudi EV industry with $1.4bn in deals, gearing up for 2026 launch video

Ceer supercharges Saudi EV industry with $1.4bn in deals, gearing up for 2026 launch

By Reina Takla - Miguel Hadchity ·

Special Sculpting stories: An exhibition of bronze artistry

Sculpting stories: An exhibition of bronze artistry

  • Exhibit showcased Iraqi culture in Riyadh
  • Art should reflect the myriad experiences of life, says sculptor
By Hind AlKhunaizi ·
Special Al-Taawoun held in Qatar but look well placed to advance in tournament

Al-Taawoun held in Qatar but look well placed to advance in tournament

  • Martinez burst into the penalty area and fired a low shot past the goalkeeper to put Al-Taawoun 2-1 ahead
  • Al-Wakrah were not beaten and with 20 minutes remaining were back on level terms, thanks to a well-taken goal from Gelson Dala
By John Duerden ·