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10 dead in new attack by Houthis in Yemen

JEDDAH: At least 10 Yemeni government soldiers were killed on Wednesday in a renewed Houthi militia offensive in the contested central province of Marib. The new attack shattered a truce that had

Saudis welcome Ramadan, a time of reflection and blessings for the

JEDDAH: Every year ahead of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, 2 billion plus Muslims around the world prepare to welcome the holy month of Ramadan. While Ramadan is commonly known for its

Philippines president calls for solidarity as Ramadan begins

MANILA: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to stand in solidarity with the country’s Muslim community as they marked the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims make

One person dies in stampede for free flour as Ramadan begins in

PESHAWAR, Pakistan: One person was killed and eight others injured during a stampede for free flour in inflation-wracked Pakistan on Thursday, the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.The price of

Egyptian firm Orascom Construction reports over 50% jump in its

RIYADH: Egypt’s Orascom Construction Co. saw a 50.4 percent year-on-year net profit increase in the fourth quarter of 2022, with a rise in construction operations helping the firm hit $55.8 million

Kuwait pledges $90m to support earthquake survivors in Turkiye, Syria

NEW YORK: Kuwait has pledged $90 million to support survivors of the earthquakes that struck Turkiye and Syria in February. The pledge is the largest made by any country since the disaster, the

Saudi development fund and UNDP discuss developing cooperation

RIYADH: The CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development, Sultan Al-Marshad, met with Nahid Hussein, the resident representative of the UN Development Programme for the Kingdom, and her accompanying

Argentina must retain competitive edge after World Cup win says

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said his players need to maintain their high competitive level after beating France on penalties to win the country’s third World Cup in Qatar last year.

World Bank approves $7bn financing program for Egypt

RIYADH: The World Bank has announced that it has approved a $7 billion financing program for Egypt that extends from 2023 until 2027, according to a statement. The partnership framework is done in

Emmanuel Macron wants French pension plan implemented by end of year

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that the pension bill that he pushed through without a vote in parliament needs to be implemented by the “end of the year.” Macron, who made the

Saudi art exhibition goes back to future inspiring modern culture

RIYADH: Misk Art Institute’s spring display, titled “Brand New Ancients,” presents 17 artists’ existing works derived from oral and material traditions, showing how history can revive itself in

Jordan summons Israeli ambassador to protest flag during

AMMAN: Jordan summons Israeli ambassador to protest flag during ultra-nationalist minister’s speech at a podium with a flag of an expanded Israel with borders that incorporates Jordan. More to

GAMI launches key initiatives including e-platform to boost military

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries on Monday launched several initiatives to boost the military industries and enable the Kingdom to achieve its goal to localize more

UK opens probe after Afghans in hiding told to receive

LONDON: The UK’s Ministry of Defence has opened an investigation in the wake of a report by The Independent that revealed Afghan refugees had been asked to provide Taliban-approved documents for

Chinese city to launch matchmaking app in bid to increase marriage

LONDON: A Chinese city has launched a state-sponsored matchmaking app that promises to find the perfect partner, in an attempt to reverse the declining marriage rate. Guixi, a city of about 640,000

Conscious fashion consumption in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Global industry experts discussed at an event on Thursday how regional and global shoppers are trading fast fashion for more purposeful wardrobes as Saudi Arabia also pivots toward a more

Types of Criminal Charges Handled by Legal Teams of Criminal Lawyers in Sydney

 Sydney is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city located on the east coast of Australia, known for its iconic landmarks, stunning beaches, and rich cultural diversity. The legal industry in Sydney is thriving and highly competitive, with many law firms and legal professionals operating in the city. When it comes to criminal charges, a wide range of offences can result in an individual facing serious legal consequences. In […]

Twenty years after invasion, is Iraq salvageable?

The cataclysmic Iraq invasion was built on lies and fraudulent motivations, shattering the balance of the region in a manner that still has ramifications today, particularly after the subsequent

Saudi ministry introduces 3 new fonts to celebrate Kingdom’s culture

RIYADH: The Ministry of Culture on Monday launched an initiative creating three new Saudi fonts. The fonts, celebrating the Kingdom’s culture, will be available free of charge to individuals and

Boucheron celebrates the Middle East in new campaign starring Saudi

DUBAI: Luxury French jewelry label Boucheron has released a new campaign celebrating the Middle East featuring its regional ambassador, Saudi actress Mila Al-Zahrani. The “Invent The Future, Honour

The first European Food Festival in Riyadh took visitors on a tour of

RIYADH: Riyadh’s first European Food Festival brought unique flavors and experiences to visitors who embarked on a culinary journey of Europe in the heart of Saudi Arabia. Organized by the EU

Russia’s Asia pivot spurs boom in Chinese classes

MOSCOW: Every Sunday, Chinese tutor Kirill Burobin begins work in the early morning and is kept busy until midnight. As Russia seeks to tighten ties with China amid Moscow’s military campaign in

RCRC launches first phase of 1900-km Riyadh bus service network

RIYADH: The Royal Commission of Riyadh City announced the launch of the first phase of the Riyadh bus service with more than 340 buses on 15 routes under the King Abdulaziz Project for Riyadh Public

Iran foreign minister says to meet Saudi counterpart, proposed three

RIYADH: Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Sunday he will meet his Saudi Arabian counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan “in the near future”, adding that three locations have been

GCC banks resilient to US banks’ recent distress: Moody’s

RIYADH: Banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council region are strongly interlinked with their respective sovereigns and are unexposed to recently failed US banks, stated the global credit rating agency

India, Saudi Arabia to explore new cooperation in space

NEW DELHI: India is working on new space collaborations with Saudi Arabia, focusing on downstream applications and satellite manufacturing, the Indian Space Research Organization said on Friday.

Fast and furious chess comes to Riyadh

RIYADH: It has for millenia been known as a battle of wits, tactics and skill. And at the inaugural Saudi Chess Competition, it is also about speed. More than 100 players taking part in the contest,

Saudi authority seizes 1.2 amphetamine tablets

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority foiled two attempts to smuggle more than 1.2 million amphetamine tablets, known as Captagon on Friday through Duba port. The drugs haul had an

Credit Suisse shares tumble again, sentiment remains fragile

LONDON/ZURICH: Shares in Credit Suisse resumed their decline on Friday, giving up early gains, in a sign that investor sentiment remains fragile in a week that has seen the troubled Swiss lender

Social media, bloggers boost Arab tourists’ presence in Turkiye

ANKARA: Turkiye has witnessed a noticeable increase in the flow of tourists from Arab countries over the past few years thanks to social media and online blogs. Over the past few years Arabs have