Author: Editorial Team
KARACHI —A massive explosion at a crowded market in northwestern Pakistan has killed 10 people and wounded dozens more, police and rescue officials said. The blast at the crowded Naurang Bazar caused panic on the streets as people rushed to help the wounded and emergency vehicles raced to the site. Visuals from the scene showed damaged shopfronts and a mangled vehicle. The blast on Tuesday was caused by a bomb-laden rickshaw in the town of Sarai Naurang, in Lakki Marwat district, a region close to the border with Afghanistan, police said. Two traffic policemen and a woman are among those…
With the Eid Al Adha break shaping up to be one of the most travel-friendly long weekends of the year, UAE residents are locking in quick escapes and doing it fast. With the official public holiday starting from Tuesday, May 27 to Friday, May 30, residents with a Saturday–Sunday weekend can easily turn it into a six-day break. And that’s not all. For those looking to stretch it even further, adding just one day of annual leave on the Monday before the holiday can turn it into a nine-day trip, making it ideal for those longer getaways. But this time…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) distributed 500 food baskets to people affected by a fire in Bamako’s Sougouni Koura, Mali, benefiting 3,000 people. The assistance is part of the Kingdom’s relief and humanitarian efforts, provided through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, to help people in need and those affected around the world. Source: Riyadh Daily
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s strongest condemnation and denunciation of the infiltration carried out by an armed group from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran into Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island, with the aim of carrying out hostile acts against Kuwait. The ministry reiterated the Kingdom’s categorical rejection of such hostilities that violate the sovereignty of Kuwait, which constitute a clear breach of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. It affirms that these violations undermine international efforts aimed at restoring security and stability in the region. The ministry also expressed the Kingdom’s solidarity…
RIYADH — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi stated that the commerce ministers of the GCC member states and the United Kingdom have commended the significant progress achieved in the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between the two sides. The ministers expressed their anticipation for concluding the negotiations in the near future to serve mutual interests and a shared vision for sustainable and promising economic growth, he said. Albudaiwi’s statement followed a virtual meeting held recently between the GCC commerce ministers and their UK counterpart, with the participation of the GCC secretary general. The meeting was co-chaired by…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 815 food baskets to the most vulnerable groups in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, benefiting 4,890 individuals. This support is part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s aid and relief efforts through KSrelief to alleviate the suffering of the brotherly Palestinian people amid the humanitarian crisis they are facing. Source: Riyadh Daily
KAMPALA — On behalf of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khereiji attended the inauguration ceremony of President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda in the capital Kampala on Tuesday. During the ceremony, Al-Khereiji conveyed the congratulations and greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and the Crown Prince to the Ugandan president, along with their wishes for his success and for further progress and prosperity for the government and people of Uganda. In turn, President Museveni conveyed his greetings and appreciation to King Salman and the Crown Prince, expressing…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held on Tuesday a phone call with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. During the call, the ministers discussed regional developments and the efforts made by both countries to maintain security and stability. They emphasized the continuation of bilateral coordination and consultation between the two countries. Source: Saudi Gazette
The National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC) announced that it had issued more than 4,300 environmental permits for environmentally impactful facilities across all provinces of Saudi Arabia and various development sectors during the first quarter of 2025, marking an increase of approximately 6% compared to same period last year. Official Spokesperson for NCEC Saad Al-Matrafi stated that the increase in permits issued during the first quarter was primarily driven by rising demand from the transport and logistics sector, which recorded a 71% increase compared to the corresponding period last year. He noted that this reflects the growing level of environmental compliance…
MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s electronic track has achieved advanced operational figures for the 2026 Hajj season, encompassing more than 250 services. These services are being provided in cooperation with relevant authorities and integration with numerous Hajj companies to enhance service efficiency along the pilgrim journey. The platform unifies service data ahead of pilgrims’ arrival, enabling early identification of their needs and direct linkage to housing, transportation, and catering services, while reducing procedural discrepancies between authorities and Hajj companies. The ministry also conducted more than 378 training workshops on the platform and over 150 meetings with Hajj…