Author: Steven Sahiounie

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi reviewed the latest developments in Gaza and the Middle East and the bilateral relations between Egypt and Bulgaria in a phone call with his Bulgarian counterpart Rumen Radev on Monday. During the call, El-Sisi reviewed the latest developments pertinent to the Egyptian efforts to reach a ceasefire and provide humanitarian aid, stressing the need to end the tragedy that the Palestinian people face in Gaza immediately. He also explained that it is important for the international community to undertake a decisive role in the recognition of the Palestinian State, in a way that supports peace in the…

The prolonged arrest of Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov expires on August 28, the Paris Prosecutor’s office announced. “The custody period was extended until the 25th August 2024 by an investigative magistrate and can last up to 96 hours (that being the 28th August 2024) given the applicable procedure for organized crime offences, as referred to above,” the prosecutor’s office said. Pavel Durov was detained in the Le Bourget airport in Paris on August 24; on the next day, his custody period was prolonged to 96 hours. French President Emmanuel Macron stated that his decision was not political and called to…

Israeli occupation Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated on Monday that he would build a synagogue in the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied city of al-Quds, sparking widespread criticism within the Israeli government. Ben-Gvir told the Israeli Army Radio that “the policies on the Temple Mount allow prayer, period,” referring to the Jewish name of the al-Aqsa Mosque compound. After “Israel’s” occupation of the eastern part of al-Quds, it made an arrangement that permitted Jews to visit al-Aqsa Mosque but not perform rituals there. However, in recent years, the increasing number of Israeli settlers, some performing provocative rituals accompanied by Israeli occupation…

The foreign ministers of Iran and Qatar discuss a range of bilateral and regional issues, particularly the ongoing Israeli-US genocidal war in Gaza, now in its 11th month. Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who is in Tehran on a key visit, met with Abbas Araqchi on Monday. This is the first official trip to Tehran by the top Qatari official since the new Iranian administration took office in July. Al Thani is also scheduled to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The visit comes as Iran has vowed to defend its absolute…

President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in the Saudi capital, Riyadh today evening on an official visit. The Presidency was received by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Ambassador to Palestine Nayef Al-Sudairy, several officials, and the staff of the Embassy of the State of Palestine to Saudi Arabia. President Abbas is scheduled to meet tomorrow with the Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The President is accompanied by the Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Hussein…

RIYADH: Public Investment Fund-owned Savvy Games Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with international gaming commerce firm Xsolla to establish an interactive entertainment hub in Riyadh. Focusing on job creation, game development, and publishing, the partnership aims to generate 3,600 video game industry jobs in Saudi Arabia by 2030. This initiative supports the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and is expected to create both regional and global economic opportunities for developers. As part of the agreement, Xsolla will establish a regional headquarters in Riyadh, providing product development, technology, customer support, and business development services to help developers and publishers scale their…

Qatar agreed on Monday to supply Kuwait with 3 million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas for 15 years

Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia are set to strengthen their economic ties with the establishment of a new business council for the 2024-2028 term, the Federation of Saudi Chambers announced. 

Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index closed at 12,261.18 points on Monday, losing 1.46 points, or 0.01 percent.     

More than 57 international firms received licenses to relocate their regional headquarters to Saudi Arabia during the second quarter of this year