Stories from Jeddah · Saudi Arabia

Al-Ittihad secured a 2-0 victory over Al-Taawoun to reach 48 points in 29 matches. Goals were scored by Algerian player Houssem Aouar and Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri. The win moves Al-Ittihad closer to fifth place in the standings.

The South Korean Council for Maritime Security issued a statement following a secret meeting in Jeddah. The council said its focus on condemning attacks on vessels and ensuring maritime security.

The Deputy Emir of Makkah has inaugurated a development project in the Al-Arus area of Jeddah. The facility covers approximately 90,000 square meters and includes 250 unique units. The project aims to support tourism and entertainment in the region.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Kingsley Coman scored goals to lead Al Nassr to a 2-0 victory against Al Ahli. The win occurred during the 30th round of the Saudi Pro League. The match took place at Al Ahli's home ground, Al-Ahli Stadium, in Jeddah.

The Jauharah Al-Arous development project in the northern region will cover an area exceeding 107 million square meters. The project includes more than 80,000 residential and commercial units. Total costs for the development are expected to exceed 8 billion riyals.

Al Ittihad defeated Al Taawoun with a score of 2-0. The goals were scored by Algerian player Houssem Aouar and Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri. This victory brings Al Ittihad to 48 points in sixth place after 29 matches. Al Taawoun remains in fifth place with 49 points.

Henni Hamida, Director of Indonesian Citizen Protection at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the Indonesian Consulate General in Jeddah is coordinating with Saudi Arabian authorities and travel organizers to handle victims.

A major public-private partnership project in Jeddah aims to develop infrastructure and services. The project covers approximately 107 million square meters and includes 41 government-granted land plots.

The Saudi Ports Authority has introduced a new service titled SGAX at Jeddah Islamic Port. The route links Europe directly to King Abdullah Port and Jeddah Port in Saudi Arabia, as well as Aqaba Port in Jordan. The company stated the service aims to meet growing demand from Europe to the Red Sea while addressing current challenges in the Middle East. The announcement was made to respond to evolving regional conditions. East Sea Shipping has launched a new express service connecting major European ports to Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Port, Yanbu Port, and Jordan's Aqaba Port. The company stated the launch responds to growing demand for Europe-to-Red Sea services and aims to address the challenging situation in the Middle East. The service aims to provide direct connections through multiple transit points.

A new shipping line will connect Jeddah Islamic Port with ports in Shanghai and Nansha in China, as well as ports in Malaysia and Sokhna in Egypt. The integrated transport network aims to support and accelerate the movement of goods to target markets. The service is expected to have a capacity of more than 2,400 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units). The route is designed to support integrated transport networks and increase cargo flow efficiency. This development aims to accelerate goods delivery to target markets and enhance operational capacity to meet growing trade volumes. The route aims to enhance the Kingdom's role as a logistics hub on the Red Sea.