Hamas fire rockets towards Israel from Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on October 11, 2023. Photo: AFP In the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, Israeli officials have reportedly voiced frustration over the handling of a ceasefire deal proposal negotiated by Egypt and Qatar. According to reports, Israeli officials informed Axios that the US government had prior knowledge of the … Read more
JEDDAH: Visitors are flocking to the 19th Taif Rose Festival at Al-Raddaf Park where the flowers are in full bloom, highlighting the region’s rich floral heritage. The festival, themed “Qetaf” meaning “Picking Time,” coincides with the harvest season and will run until May 12. The organizers include the Taif Rose Cooperative Society and Taif Municipality. … Read more
CAIRO: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has welcomed Monday’s developments in peace talks about finalizing a truce in Israel’s war on Gaza. El-Sisi said he was “closely following the positive developments pertinent to the ongoing negotiations to reach a comprehensive truce in the Gaza Strip.” He called on all parties to exert more efforts to … Read more
The iconic Dubai Frame The iconic Dubai Frame is poised for a remarkable transformation that will offer visitors a glimpse into the future of Dubai. Head of the Public Parks and Recreational Facilities Department at Dubai Municipality Ahmed Ibrahim AlZarouni revealed a plan for a substantial makeover, including a futuristic exhibition showcasing how the city … Read more
RIYADH: King Khalid International Airport has announced the inauguration of a new air route that will connect Riyadh to the Chinese capital, Beijing. The route will be serviced by three weekly flights operated by Air China, starting May 6, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The airport, managed and operated by Riyadh Airports Company, said the … Read more
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations General Assembly could vote on Friday on a draft resolution that would recognize the Palestinians as qualified to become a full UN member and recommend that the UN Security Council “reconsider the matter favorably.” It would effectively act as a global survey of how much support the Palestinians have for … Read more
New York: In a stark warning, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declared on Monday that a ground invasion of Rafah would be “intolerable,” citing its devastating humanitarian consequences and potential destabilising impact on the region, CNN reported. “A ground invasion in Rafah would be intolerable because of its devastating humanitarian consequences and because of its … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief and the UK on Monday signed a $5 million cooperation agreement with UNICEF to help tackle malnutrition in Somalia. The deal was signed by KSrelief General Supervisor Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah and British Minister for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell at the agency’s headquarters in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. … Read more
Orders to evacuate Rafah ‘inhumane,’ may amount to war crimes: UN human rights chief NEW YORK: UN human rights chief Volker Turk on Monday warned that Israel’s orders for Palestinians to vacate parts of Rafah ahead of a new offensive there would only exacerbate civilian deaths and suffering beyond “already unbearable levels.” He added that … Read more
UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri The highly-anticipated Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tourist visa will be named the ‘GCC Grand Tours’ and allowed visitors to visit all six GCC countries and spend over 30 days in the region. The announcement was made on Monday, 6, by the UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla … Read more
