Doug Lansford 
Year in review: How Saudi Arabia made its mark in tech, tourism, diplomacy and entertainment in 2023 JEDDAH/ATHENS: Saudi Arabia will look back on 2023 as a year of triumphs, having hosted major events in the fields of technology, culture, sport and diplomacy, while continuing on its path of impressive economic expansion and diversification. In … Read more
CAIRO: The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is displaying four new artifacts depicting the details of a trade mission sent by Queen Hatshepsut to the kingdom of Punt (East Africa) over 3,000 years ago. Museum official Sayed Abbas said the artifacts have attracted “a large number of visitors.” Archaeologist Ahmed Abdel Karim told Arab News: “The … Read more
New Delhi: The Joint Military Exercise ‘Desert Cyclone 2024’ between India and UAE will be held from January 2 to January 15 in Rajasthan. The joint drills under ‘Desert Cyclone 2024’ will aim to enhance interoperability by learning and sharing best practices in urban operations. Taking to its official handle on X, the Indian Army … Read more
Year in review: How Saudi Arabia made its mark in tech, tourism, diplomacy and entertainment in 2023 JEDDAH/ATHENS: Saudi Arabia will look back on 2023 as a year of triumphs, having hosted major events in the fields of technology, culture, sport and diplomacy, while continuing on its path of impressive economic expansion and diversification. In … Read more
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania: A vicious power struggle between two Sudanese factions captured the headlines for months earlier this year, but fell off the radar over time, despite the loss of 12,000 lives so far and the displacement of more than 7 million people. The conflict, which erupted on April 15, began to lose traction as world powers … Read more
Abu Dhabi: The authorities in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah has announced free public parking on New Year’s Day holiday. The parking will be free on Monday, January 1, 2024 and will be resumed on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. The announcement was made by Sharjah Municipality and Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities … Read more
RIYADH: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief recently launched an education program in Yemen as part of a project to train girls who fell out of the school system. The program offers orphan caregivers’ families a choice of 14 courses, covering skills like sewing, embroidery, incense and perfume production, food industries, technology and photography. Aligned with … Read more
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania: A vicious power struggle between two Sudanese factions captured the headlines for months earlier this year, but fell off the radar over time, despite the loss of 12,000 lives so far and the displacement of more than 7 million people. The conflict, which erupted on April 15, began to lose traction as world powers … Read more
Riyadh: The Turkish Super Cup final between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Friday, December 29, was postponed due to a dispute with Saudi authorities over the players’ jerseys. The match was scheduled to start at 5:45 pm GMT, and thousands of fans were already inside Riyadh’s Al Awal Stadium. It was canceled … Read more
RIYADH: The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority issued new regulatory guidelines to streamline customs procedures, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. The guidelines aim to clarify the workings of the customs system, and educate clients, taxpayers and stakeholders involved in the import, export, and transit of goods. New regulations provide explanations of customs procedures … Read more
