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  • Task Force 154: Pursuing Interforce Interoperability in Turbulent Waters

    On June 14, Task Force 154  concluded the third iteration of Operation Compass Rose, a four-day maritime security training course held in Manama, Bahrain. The military drill delivered training modules on firefighting, damage control, and media content creation to over 40 participating naval personnel from countries including Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Brazil, and Japan. Established under the umbrella of the Combined Maritime Forces, a U.S.-led multinational naval coalition promoting security in Middle Eastern waters, Task Force 154 was launched on May 22, 2023 to enhance the operational readiness and naval capabilities of Combined Maritime Forces-partner countries.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Baysh Dam opens gates to accommodate heavy rainfall

    The Saudi Irrigation Organization on Monday opened the gates of the Baysh Dam in the Jazan region to discharge water and lower the dam’s lake levels, which currently hold 117.7 million cubic meters, Saudi Press Agency reported. The decision is intended to manage incoming water from ongoing rainfall, support agricultural activities, irrigate farms, replenish wells and groundwater, and enhance vegetation along the valley.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Localization Plan Is Reshaping Consultancy Sector

    In October 2022, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced that by the end of March 2024, 40 percent of workers in consultancy firms must be Saudi nationals. This mandate targets all professions within the sector, including financial advisory specialists, business advisers, cybersecurity advisory specialists, project management managers, engineers, and specialists.

  • Its economy and infrastructure battered, can Lebanon afford a war with Israel?

    The risks for Lebanon are far greater than in 2006, when a monthlong war with Israel ended in a draw. Lebanon has struggled with years of political and economic crises that left it indebted, without a stable electricity supply, a proper banking system and with rampant poverty.

  • Top US general says risk of broader war eases a bit after Israel-Hezbollah exchange

    Air Force General C.Q. Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke to Reuters after emerging from a three-day trip to the Middle East that saw him fly into Israel just hours after Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel, and Israel's military struck Lebanon to thwart a larger attack.It was one of the biggest clashes in more than 10 months of border warfare, but it also ended with limited damage in Israel and without immediate threats of more retaliation from either side.

  • White House denies Gaza ceasefire talks fizzled out, again

    But after repeated rounds of the White House portraying a deal as within reach that seems to slip away, one is left to wonder if the administration is engaged in wishful thinking, including about the Israeli leadership’s commitment to a hostage deal; is overselling the odds of a deal in order to reduce the pressures that could lead to a wider regional war, as well as domestic political pressure on itself; and/or is just ineffective or unable to get it over the finish line.

  • The Flourishing World of Artistic Shows in Saudi: A Comprehensive Exploration

    Saudi Arabia has been making significant strides in the world of art and culture, with a burgeoning scene that is captivating audiences both locally and internationally. The country’s rich history and traditions have laid the foundation for a dynamic and diverse artistic landscape, showcasing a blend of traditional and contemporary influences. From traditional performances to modern art exhibitions, the flourishing cultural scene in Saudi Arabia offers a well-rounded perspective and practical guidance for a diverse audience.

  • Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli minister’s remarks on building synagogue at Al-Aqsa mosque

    Saudi Arabia has condemned an Israeli minister’s remarks where he called to build a synagogue at Al-Aqsa mosque, the Kingdom’s foreign ministry said early Tuesday. Israel’s hard-line Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir repeated a call for Jews to be allowed to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, drawing sharp criticism for inflaming tensions as ceasefire negotiators seek a deal to halt fighting in Gaza.

  • Saudi Arabia’s pharma, medical device factories surge to 206 with $2.6bn investments

    The number of pharmaceutical and medical device factories in Saudi Arabia has reached 206, with investments totaling SR10 billion ($2.6 billion), according to official data. The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources reported that this growth includes 56 pharmaceutical factories licensed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, with investments in the pharmaceutical sector alone exceeding SR7 billion.

  • What lies in Rub al-Khali, world’s most dangerous desert, that swallowed up Telangana man

    Shezad, who hailed from Telangana and was working with a telecom company in the Al Hasa region of Saudi Arabia for three years, went to the Rub al-Khali desert with a colleague five days ago. Their GPS device malfunctioned. Their car ran out of fuel. Their phones had no signal. Eventually, all their efforts to reach safety turned out to be in vain.