The recent IMF Committee meeting in Washington, chaired by Dr. Riyadh Al-Khorayef, brought leaders together to discuss global economic developments, underlining the importance of multilateral cooperation as they marked the 80th anniversary of the Bretton Woods institutions.

Meanwhile, in the sports world, Al Hilal fans celebrated as Aleksandar Mitrović led the team to a 2-1 victory over Al Ahli, maintaining their lead in the Saudi Pro League in a match that featured some VAR controversy over a penalty retake.

On a similar winning note, Al Nassr delighted their supporters with a 3-0 triumph over Al Orobah, where Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane starred, continuing their unbeaten streak despite an injury setback for Sultan Al Ghannam.

Adding to the excitement in the Roshn Saudi League, Al Khaleej ended their winless streak by defeating Al Kholood 1-0, while Al Riyadh and Damac also secured much-needed victories to shake up the league standings.

Turning to international affairs, Israeli President Isaac Herzog has sounded the alarm on escalating threats from Iran, highlighted by recent missile attacks and increasing tensions involving Hezbollah.

In relation to these tensions, Israeli air strikes in Lebanon and Gaza have intensified, targeting key Hezbollah locations and refugee camps and resulting in significant casualties and displacement, as the region seeks a path to de-escalation amidst mounting conflict.