Egypt deplores Israeli assaults on civilians in Gaza Strip

Amman: King Abdullah told a delegation of US congressional allies at the Al-Husseini Palace on Sunday that Jordan would not be drawn into the ongoing Gaza conflict and would prioritize the safety of its citizens. Reaffirming Jordan's commitment to regional stability, King Abdullah called for urgent efforts to de-escalate tensions in Gaza and for an … Read more

Yemen toll of flooding fatalities climbs to 61

Al-Mukalla: Four internally displaced persons were killed and several others injured in Yemen's central province of Marib on Sunday. The United Nations has said four people have died in Yemen since the end of July, bringing the death toll to 61. The internationally recognized government's executive unit for internally displaced camps in Marib told Arab … Read more

Barshim wins Olympic bronze for Qatar

PARIS: The United States beat France 98-87 on Saturday to win its fifth straight Olympic men's basketball crown and take its tally to 17 Olympic golds.In a rematch of the finals at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago, an NBA star-studded LeBron James and American team proved too much for France despite the efforts of … Read more

Iran president presents cabinet to parliament for approval

Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip: Israeli forces ordered further evacuations in southern Gaza early Sunday after a deadly airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in the north killed at least 80 Palestinians, local health officials said. Israel said it had targeted a militant command post, killing at least 19 militants.Israel has repeatedly ordered mass evacuations as its troops … Read more

ACWA Power restructures debt and ownership in Turkish affiliate 

RIYADH: Saudi utility giant ACWA Power has restructured the debt and ownership of its Turkish affiliate, converting outstanding debt into equity following an agreement with major creditors and minority shareholders. ACWA Guc, which operates a 950-MW combined-cycle gas turbine power plant in Kiriklay, Turkey, is partially and indirectly owned by ACWA Power. The deal involves … Read more

Qatar sees 36% rise in building permits issued in July

RIYADH: According to the latest data from the Saudi Central Bank, foreign remittances from Saudi Arabia reached $3.2 billion in June, an increase of 11.32 percent year-on-year. This figure underscores the important role of the state in global remittance flows and is a testament to the economic dynamics influencing the region. The latest SAMA bulletin … Read more