Arab foreign ministers meet in Riyadh to discuss Gaza war

Arab foreign ministers meet in Riyadh to discuss Gaza war

RIYADH: The 159th regular session of the Foreign Ministerial Council was held on March 3 at the headquarters of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh. Joint ministerial meetings between the GCC countries and Egypt, Morocco, and Jordan were held to further strengthen cooperation and discuss urgent matters related to besieged Gaza. Jassim Al-Budaiwi, secretary-general of … Read more

Saudi doctor meets Iraqi conjoined twins one year after their separation

Saudi doctor meets Iraqi conjoined twins one year after their separation

Dr Al Rabeeah with former conjoined twins Ali and Omar. Photo: KSrelief Riyadh: The supervisor general of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrekief), Dr Al Rabeeah has visited Iraqi former conjoined twins— “Omar and Ali” at a King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital (KASCH) in Riyadh. During the visit on Saturday, March 2, … Read more

Saudi artist reimagines Kingdom’s capital in vibrant pixels

Saudi artist reimagines Kingdom’s capital in vibrant pixels

JEDDAH: The historic district of Al-Balad was the scene of a remarkable spectacle on Saturday as thousands of runners, both male and female, from Saudi Arabia and other countries took part in the Jeddah half-marathon 2024. This event, a major highlight in Saudi Arabia’s running calendar, was the first of its kind held through the … Read more

Kuwait calls on voters to elect members of the national assembly on April 4

Kuwait calls on voters to elect members of the national assembly on April 4

Palestinian Scout Association members volunteer to assist displaced people in war-torn Gaza BEIRUT: More than 150 members of the Palestinian Scout Association have been risking their lives to support children, women, and displaced families in war-torn Gaza. Basic life necessities such as food, water, shelter, electricity, healthcare, and education have vanished since Israel launched its … Read more

Atrangi Holi Fest 2024 set to take place in Dubai today

Atrangi Holi Fest 2024 set to take place in Dubai today

The much-anticipated Atrangi Holi Fest 2024 is all set to take place at The SQUARE located in Dubai Sports City on Sunday, March 3 from 12 pm to 10 pm UAE time. The 10-hour Holi celebration with 10 artists, organized by UV Events & Plush Nightlife, promises an unforgettable experience for all ages. GOA’s Bollywood … Read more

Who’s Who: Abdulaziz Al-Osaimi, board member of National Customer Experience Academy

Who’s Who: Abdulaziz Al-Osaimi, board member of National Customer Experience Academy

JEDDAH: The historic district of Al-Balad was the scene of a remarkable spectacle on Saturday as thousands of runners, both male and female, from Saudi Arabia and other countries took part in the Jeddah half-marathon 2024. This event, a major highlight in Saudi Arabia’s running calendar, was the first of its kind held through the … Read more

Thousands protest Tunisia economic woes

Thousands protest Tunisia economic woes

LONDON: An Australian man who was brought to Syria as a child to live under Daesh is believed to be alive, two years after his family in Sydney mourned his rumored death. Yusuf Zahab must be urgently identified by the Australian government and repatriated, Human Rights Watch said. An interview dated to Feb. 25 aired … Read more

UAE’s Barakah nuclear energy plant starts up fourth reactor

UAE’s Barakah nuclear energy plant starts up fourth reactor

Abu Dhabi: The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) announced that its operating and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company, has successfully started up Unit 4 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, located in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region. This marks a significant step towards commercial operations. The start-up of Unit 4 at the Barakah Plant marks … Read more

AlUla’s shannah dates nurture, preserve heritage

AlUla’s shannah dates nurture, preserve heritage

JEDDAH: The historic district of Al-Balad was the scene of a remarkable spectacle on Saturday as thousands of runners, both male and female, from Saudi Arabia and other countries took part in the Jeddah half-marathon 2024. This event, a major highlight in Saudi Arabia’s running calendar, was the first of its kind held through the … Read more

Palestinian Authority hopes for Gaza ceasefire by Ramadan

Palestinian Authority hopes for Gaza ceasefire by Ramadan

JERUSALEM: Nabela thought the United Nations school in Gaza City was a safe haven. Then, the Israeli army arrived.Soldiers stormed the place, ordering men to undress and hauling women to a mosque for strip searches, she said. So began six weeks in Israeli custody that she says included repeated beatings and interrogations.“The soldiers were very … Read more