Author: Steven Sahiounie

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has completed its riyal-denominated sukuk issuance for April at SR7.39 billion ($1.97 billion), representing a rise of 66.44 percent compared to the previous month. 

RIYADH: Since the launch of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has witnessed a fundamental shift in its economy and the business environment is transforming with the creation of new sectors, said the Kingdom’s economy minister.

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s flagship airline Saudia has launched a beta version of its digital platform, the Travel Companion, powered by advanced artificial intelligence, aiming to transform the industry.

The Canadian government has allowed Airbus to use Russian-produced titanium in its manufacturing processes despite being the first Western state to sanction the strategic metal.

Türkiye slammed the US’ recent human rights report, calling for Washington to address its own human rights record and cease its alliances with terror organizations, said the country’s foreign ministry on Wednesday. “We reiterate our call for the United States to focus on its own human rights record as well as to cease its partnerships with terrorist organizations and its double-standard policy on human rights,” said the ministry in a statement. The ministry said that the report includes unfounded accusations, “erroneous information and prejudiced comments” regarding Türkiye, echoing similar patterns observed in previous years. Ankara reiterated its refusal to endorse…

The bill includes $61bn in aid to Ukraine and $26bn for Israel, as well as one billion dollars in humanitarian assistance to Gaza and eight billion dollars to counter China’s military might. The US president says the package “gives vital support to America’s partners so they can defend themselves from threats to their sovereignty”. Biden added the security of Israel is important and that this aid package will help it replenish its air defence. He added that the bill will significantly increase humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the besieged coastal enclave. “Israel must ensure aid gets to Palestinians in Gaza…

King of Jordan Abdullah II and Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah stressed on the importance of reducing tensions in the Middle East and avoiding military escalation, according to Petra News Agency. A joint Jordanian-Kuwaiti statement was issued on Wednesday after the Emir’s two day state visit to the Kingdom. Both leaders discussed ways to enhance a joint Arab action aimed at confronting emerging regional challenges as well as serving common Arab issues. The leaders affirmed their support for any steps that ensure the security and stability of the region and stressed the importance of giving priority to…

The Presidency today welcomed the report of the Independent Review Group on Israeli allegations regarding 12 UNRWA personnel. It stated that the report of the Independent Review Group, led by Catherine Colonna, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of France, which refutes Israeli allegations, serves as a call for all states that have decided to cut off funding to the United Nations agency to revisit their decisions and reinstate funding to the agency, given its vital role in providing humanitarian relief to Palestinian refugees, particularly in the blockaded Gaza Strip, which has been subject to an unprecedented genocidal and starvation war…

The Democratic Socialists of America’s International Committee (DSA IC) affirms in a statement Iran’s right to self-defense, stressing its opposition to any military or diplomatic support for the Israeli occupation. In a statement, the Democratic Socialists of America’s International Committee (DSA IC) affirmed Iran’s inherent right to self-defense on Tuesday. This stance comes in light of the recent Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1. The party reiterated its steadfast opposition to offering any military or diplomatic support to the Israeli aggression campaign, as “Israel” is carrying out an all-scale genocide against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The DSA IC…

The Arab League Secretary-General, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, today welcomed the report of the Independent Review Group on Israeli allegations regarding 12 UNRWA personnel. Spokesman for the League’s Secretary-General, Jamal Rushdi, stated that Aboul Gheit considered the report of the Independent Review Group, led by Catherine Colonna, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of France, proves beyond a doubt that the Israeli allegations that12 UNRWA personnel are members of groups that attacked Israel on 7 October are spurious and not supported by any concrete evidence. He added that Israel’s allegations were an integral part of a systematic campaign intended to eliminate…