Author: Steven Sahiounie

King Abdullah told a delegation of US Congressional aides on Sunday at Al-Husseiniya Palace that Jordan will not be drawn into the ongoing Gaza conflict and will prioritize the safety of its citizens. While reaffirming Jordan’s commitment to regional stability, King Abdullah also called for urgent efforts to de-escalate tensions and secure an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. He warned that the conflict poses a significant threat to the region and urged intensified international efforts to prevent it from escalating into a broader war. He highlighted the dangers of extremist settler attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank and violations at…

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced a significant overhaul of its investment law as part of its Vision 2030 reform strategy, aiming to strengthen its appeal to international investors. 

Abu Dhabi’s wealth fund ADQ is set to acquire a minority stake in Sotheby’s, reflecting its commitment to enhancing its global presence in the arts and luxury sectors. 

Mawani announced the launch of the 2-MGX service, operated by Qatari navigation company Milaha

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air has introduced the first bus in its fleet of electric coaches for employee transport, aligning with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals to reduce carbon emissions. 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Sunday, gaining 104.57 points, or 0.90 percent, to close at 11,771.69. 

The US Treasury Department has published a general license that sets a deadline of September 10 for completing transactions with Belcanto, Rubistar, and Rada

The real estate market, the tourism and information technology sectors, Chairman of the Lebanese-Russian Business Council, Honorary Russian Consul in Tripoli (North Lebanon) Jacques Sarraf said

Germany’s chancellor has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call that he should conclude a deal on a ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas, a German government spokesperson said on Sunday.Many military objectives in the fight against Hamas have been achieved while civilian casualties and human suffering in Gaza are enormous, Olaf Scholz told Netanyahu, according to a German government statement.“An end to the war in Gaza would be a decisive step toward a regional de-escalation,” the spokesperson said. source: Arab News

China supports Iran in defending its “sovereignty, security and national dignity,” Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi told Iran’s acting foreign minister in a phone call on Sunday, according to a statement by China’s foreign ministry.In the phone call, Wang repeated Beijing’s denunciation of the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31, saying the strike had violated Iran’s sovereignty and threatened regional stability.Iran and the Palestinian group Hamas have accused Israel of carrying out strike that killed Haniyeh.Israel has not claimed or denied responsibility for the killing, which has fueled concern that the war between Israel and Hamas…