Saudi Arabia launches Riyadh Season 2024 with new opportunities for entrepreneurs, while KSrelief provides essential aid across multiple countries. Meanwhile, tensions rise in the Middle East, and protests erupt in Cuba following a major power grid failure.
To kick off Riyadh Season 2024, Saudi Arabia is providing exciting new sales opportunities for entrepreneurs and productive families through events in places like Boulevard World, aligning with the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 by boosting local content and sustainability in the entertainment sector.
Meanwhile, amid rising tensions in the Middle East, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have called for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, emphasizing the need to protect civilians and deliver humanitarian aid, while also exploring ways to strengthen UAE-EU ties through enhanced trade and investment collaboration.
In the political arena, Kamala Harris and
Donald Trump are embroiled in a dynamic campaign battle, rallying supporters in key battleground states with the backing of celebrities and industry figures, as Harris critiques Trump's fitness for office and Trump emphasizes his potential victory in Pennsylvania.
On the humanitarian front, Saudi Arabia's KSrelief is making significant strides by distributing essential food and hygiene kits across Syria, South Sudan, Lebanon, and Pakistan, reaching out to vulnerable communities to alleviate their hardships amid crises.
Continuing their outreach, KSrelief has also extended vital medical support to Lebanon and Jordan, conducting emergency medical missions and supporting the health needs of thousands of individuals, including Syrian refugees in Jordan's Zaatari Refugee Camp.
Finally, turning to Cuba, the country has been gripped by protests as a national power grid failure left millions without electricity for the third time, compounding an ongoing crisis fueled by infrastructure issues, fuel shortages, and the longstanding US trade embargo.