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  • Israel’s centrist minister Benny Gantz quits Netanyahu government

    Israeli minister Benny Gantz announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's emergency government on Sunday, withdrawing the only centrist power in the embattled leader's far-right coalition amid a months-long war in Gaza.
    The departure of Gantz's centrist party will not pose an immediate threat to the government. But it could have a serious impact nonetheless, leaving Netanyahu reliant on hardliners, with no end in sight to the Gaza war and a possible escalation in fighting with Lebanese Hezbollah.

  • Hamas official urges US to pressure Israel to end Gaza war

    A senior Hamas official urged the United States on Monday to pressure Israel to end the war in Gaza, ahead of the planned visit on Monday by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the region to push forward ceasefire efforts.
    Blinken is set to visit Egypt and Israel on Monday. He also aims to ensure the war does not expand into Lebanon.
    "We call upon the U.S. administration to put pressure on the occupation to stop the war on Gaza and the Hamas movement is ready to deal positively with any initiative that secures an end to the war," senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said.

  • Fighting between central Somalia clans kills at least 55, residents say

    A violent clash over the weekend between two clans in central Somalia has killed at least 55 people and injured another 155, residents and medical officials said on Monday.
    Somalia's federal government is not only struggling to contain violence unleashed by the Al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab group, but is also facing clan-based clashes over control of land and water in the Horn of Africa nation.

  • Saudi transport authority launches first automated monitoring vehicle for Hajj

    Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority inaugurated the first automated monitoring vehicle to track compliance of various transportation modes in Makkah, Madinah, and holy sites during this year’s Hajj season. With an accuracy of up to 99%, the automated wagon uses mobile surveillance cameras that determine the type and provide the data of vehicles, including buses, trucks, and taxis, to ensure safe transportation for pilgrims.

    The move contributes to increasing compliance with regulations and requirement and ensuring the efficiency of monitoring operations.

  • Saudi Industrial Production Index falls 6.1% in April

    Saudi Arabia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) declined 6.1% year-on-year (YoY) in April. Data issued by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) showed that the Saudi IPI dropped to 105.60 points in April 2024, according to the 2021 base year, compared to 112.43 points in April 2023. It was directly affected by the slump in the mining & quarrying activity, which accounts for 61.4% of the index, the authority said.

  • The marketing strategies behind GymNation’s Saudi expansion

    “Our digital strategy in Saudi Arabia will be very similar to what we have done successfully in the UAE for the last six years,” Martland said. “Localisation is of course key, but there is a common human factor across all markets, and since we already have a very good idea of what works, we don’t need to start from scratch.” Martland went on to say that he feels too many brands overthink their strategy when launching into new markets and that’s what slows them down.

  • Balancing global trends and local values in Saudi Arabia

    User-generated content and interactive campaigns have proven to be effective tools that help brands in this fast-paced environment foster a sense of community. Leveraging data analytics and market insights is equally crucial, allowing brands to refine their strategies based on real-time feedback and evolving consumer preferences.

  • Carlos Ortiz wins LIV Golf Houston for 1st victory on the Saudi-funded league

    Ortiz closed with a 5-under 67 to beat Adrian Meronk by a stroke at the Golf Club of Houston. The Mexican player won the 2020 Houston Open at Memorial Park for his lone PGA Tour title. “I love playing here,” Ortiz said. “Obviously, Texas treats me well. It’s my adopted home state. I’m just happy to get it done again in Houston.”

  • Saudi Arabia leads global construction activity with $1.5 trillion pipeline

    JLL, a real estate services company, reveals Saudi Arabia as the world leader in construction activity for the first quarter of 2024. The kingdom has a $1.5 trillion pipeline of unawarded projects, representing 39% of the entire Middle East and North Africa (MENA) construction market valued at $3.9 trillion.

  • U.S. to Offer Landmark Defense Treaty to Saudi Arabia in Effort to Spur Israel Normalization Deal

    The treaty—known as the Strategic Alliance Agreement—must obtain a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate as required by the Constitution. It is unlikely to gain support from enough lawmakers without being linked to a Saudi commitment to normalize ties with Israel.