Riyadh is gearing up for the Hawi Baloot Tournament, set to take place on November 14-15 at King Saud University, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 by encouraging hobbies and offering a $5,300 prize pool for participants.

As we look to the skies, Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the Sand & Fun 2024 aviation show from November 19-23 at Al-Thumamah Airport in Riyadh, emphasizing the Kingdom's ambitions to become a leading aviation hub in the Middle East with over 100 exhibitors and spectacular aerial displays.

Shifting our focus to international concerns, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza remains dire as limited aid trickles in due to Israeli restrictions, despite U.S. pressure on Israel to increase support or face possible repercussions on military aid.

Tensions are also rising over Israeli conditions for a ceasefire with Hezbollah, as Israel's demand to strike Lebanon whenever needed clashes with Lebanese sovereignty, complicating mediation efforts by France and the United States.

In related developments, the Israeli military's confrontation with Hezbollah resulted in the deadliest day yet for Israeli forces, with six soldiers killed in southern Lebanon, bringing the toll to 47 since September 30.

In a step toward regional cooperation, Greek and Turkish coast guards have agreed to enhance collaboration to fight migrant smuggling and boost intelligence sharing, marking a significant move in managing migration routes into Europe with more meetings planned for next year.