Doug Lansford 
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (GASGI) has released corrected historical aerial photographs from 1950 to 1980, showcasing various regions of the Kingdom. The photographs depict the urban development, vegetation cover, and other transformations that have occurred in these specific areas. The project showcases 164,484 images, providing a … Read more
RIYADH: Fenaa Alawwal launched the Nabil Fanous Exhibition on Sunday in memory of the late Palestinian architect’s rich legacy and contributions to Saudi Arabia. Fanous, who was born in 1940, was one of the most prolific and renowned architects in the Arab region. He was progressive, gaining international recognition for his design projects and collaborations. … Read more
UNITED NATIONS: The volume of commercial traffic passing through the Suez Canal has fallen more than 40 percent in the last two months after attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, according to the United Nations, raising concerns for global trade. The Iran-backed Houthis say they are targeting what they consider Israeli-linked commercial and military shipping in … Read more
Would you pay a tip of more than Rs 20 lakh? That is just what some diners at Salt Bae’s Nusr-Et steakhouse in Dubai did. A photo of the bill has gone viral on social media platforms after Nusret Gokce aka Salt Bae, a Turkish butcher, chef, and restaurateur, shared it on Instagram for his … Read more
RIYADH: Fenaa Alawwal launched the Nabil Fanous Exhibition on Sunday in memory of the late Palestinian architect’s rich legacy and contributions to Saudi Arabia. Fanous, who was born in 1940, was one of the most prolific and renowned architects in the Arab region. He was progressive, gaining international recognition for his design projects and collaborations. … Read more
How South Africa’s genocide case against Israel could influence the course of Gaza war DUBAI: Whichever way the UN’s highest court rules in the case lodged by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, the high-profile proceedings alone may well be enough to change the course of the conflict, experts claim. An interim ruling … Read more
Riyadh: In a groundbreaking move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement to launch the luxurious ‘Dream of the Desert’ train service for the first time in the Kingdom and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. To introduce this innovative service, Saudi Railways (SAR) and the Italian Arsenale Group on Thursday, … Read more
‘We are in favor of an immediate ceasefire in Gaza,’ Costa Rican FM Arnoldo Andre Tinoco tells Arab News RIYADH: Costa Rica supports a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, for the free flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza and for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian dispute, its foreign affairs minister said. Arnoldo Andre Tinoco made … Read more
LONDON: The Danish Defense Ministry is launching an investigation into NATO-led airstrikes on Libya in 2011 in which Denmark’s air force killed 14 civilians, The Guardian reported on Thursday. It is the first time that any of the 10 countries involved in the NATO campaign to remove former Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi from power has … Read more
The much anticipated 13th edition of the Sharjah Light Festival (SLF) is set to take place from Wednesday, February 7 to Thursday, February 18. The event, organised by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), set to showcase captivating artistic creations by globally renowned artists on Sharjah’s iconic cultural and natural landmarks. The annual … Read more
