Author: Steven Sahiounie

The World Health Organization is deeply concerned about the continuing hostilities in Rafah and calls for the protection of civilians, especially women and children, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, said. “The number of deaths has exceeded 36,000. There must be a ceasefire now. We demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire to secure sustainable entry for humanitarian workers, humanitarian aid and medical supplies,” Ghebreyesus added He explained that the capacity of hospitals in Rafah has been severely reduced, and emergency medical teams coordinated by the World Health Organization are still working on the ground to provide support…

The Arab League secretary-general said in Brussels that Israel’s aggression in the Gaza Strip could undermine any chance for peace and extinguish hopes of achieving a two-state solution, posing significant risks not only for the Middle East but also for international security.Ahmed Aboul Gheit issued the warning while taking part in a series of Arab League meetings with European foreign ministers and other officials on the Palestinian-Israeli situation in light of the conflict in Gaza.Hossam Zaki, Abdul Gheit’s assistant, said that the meetings in Brussels on Sunday and Monday discussed practical political solutions to end the fighting and subsequent steps…

The market is segmented into five primary sectors, with electronics and media leading at 32.9%

The Forum sought to expand the two nations’ trade and commercial relations in high-growth sectors such as energy, ICT, logistics and manufacturing

RIYADH: The Saudi healthcare system is set to advance as two of the country’s major companies partner to leverage digital technologies to enhance the Kingdom’s capabilities.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s point-of-sale spending reached SR11.2 billion ($2.98 billion) in the fourth week of May, official figures showed.

TOKYO: While many perceive Saudi Arabia solely as an oil exporter, the truth is that its economy is already diversified and will further diversify under the Saudi Vision 2030 plan of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Johnson Controls Arabia, a joint venture company with Johnson Controls International — a US Fortune 500 company — and Al Salem Group of Companies, is not just a local player. It is a prime example of how Saudi companies aspire to expand beyond the Kingdom and substantially affect the global stage, demonstrating the country’s growing influence in the international business arena. CEO Dr. Mohanad…

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has started selling its triple-tranche benchmark-sized Islamic bonds, or sukuk, with tenors of 3, 6 and 10 years, fixed-income news service IFR reported on Tuesday.

RIYADH: Egypt’s private and investment sector experienced an annual increase of 30.2 percent in the number of foreigners acquiring work licenses in 2023. 

RIYADH: Saudi tech firm Al-Moammar Information Systems Co. plans to invest $1 million in a controlling stake in Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI Corp., according to Al-Ekhbairya.