Israel begins flooding Gaza tunnels with seawater on limited basis: US official

Israel begins flooding Gaza tunnels with seawater on limited basis: US official

Washington: A US official said Israel has informed Washington that they have started “carefully testing out” flooding some of Gaza’s tunnels with seawater “on a limited basis” to test the ability to degrade the Hamas militant group’s underground network on a larger scale. The official told CNN on Tuesday that the Israelis were still unsure … Read more

Diriyah’s Wadi Safar project introduced in support of Vision 2030

Diriyah’s Wadi Safar project introduced in support of Vision 2030

RIYADH: The Diriyah Gate Development Authority on Wednesday introduced the Wadi Safar project while showcasing plans in support of the Kingdom’s transformative Vision 2030. A number of distinguished guests attended Diriyah’s Bashayer event, where the project was announced. The gated community of Wadi Safar is set to become an oasis in the metropolis of Riyadh, … Read more

Yemeni coastguard on high alert to counter Houthi attacks

Yemeni coastguard on high alert to counter Houthi attacks

Lebanon’s Hezbollah faces moment of reckoning as Israel-Hamas war in Gaza enters its deadliest phase DUBAI: Since fighting between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas erupted on Oct. 7, Washington and its European allies have sought to contain the conflict and prevent it from spilling over into the wider region. As soon as Israel mounted … Read more

‘Transition away from fossil fuels’ deal adopted at COP28

‘Transition away from fossil fuels’ deal adopted at COP28

Dubai: The Global Stocktake text, a historic deal on a ‘transition away from fossil fuels’, has been adopted at the final session of the annual climate talks COP28 without any objection here on Wednesday. The room burst into applause, as COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber gavelled through the agreement. The text of the Dubai climate talks … Read more

Song, dance mark start of Diriyah Season’s festivities

Song, dance mark start of Diriyah Season’s festivities

RIYADH: The start of Diriyah Season’s festivities was marked by a music celebration in Riyadh on Tuesday, featuring compelling performances by some of Saudi Arabia’s leading singers and dancers in the Kingdom’s birthplace. Diriyah Gate Development Authority CEO Jerry Inzerillo said: “This celebrates who we are, it’s our heart, it’s our soul.” Read original article … Read more

Palestinian economy severely impacted by Israel-Hamas war: World Bank

Palestinian economy severely impacted by Israel-Hamas war: World Bank

WASHINGTON: The Israel-Hamas war in Gaza is having a severe impact on the Palestinian economy, the World Bank said Tuesday, adding that a sharp economic contraction is likely this year and next. “The loss of life, speed and extent of damages to fixed assets and reduction in income flows across the Palestinian territories are unparalleled,” … Read more

India appeals for Paris Agreement’s full implementation

India appeals for Paris Agreement’s full implementation

Union minister Bhupendra Yadav at COP28 in Dubai. Photo: X. Dubai: India on Wednesday urged world leaders at the global climate talks COP28 to implement the Paris Agreement in letter and spirit through the Global Stocktake process while maintaining the focus on the principles of equity and climate justice. Speaking at the closing plenary of … Read more

Saudi Arabia, UK defense ministers discuss cooperation

Saudi Arabia, UK defense ministers discuss cooperation

MAKKAH: Photographer Abdulrahman Al-Almaei is leveraging the latest 3-D technology to offer Saudis a new way of capturing precious moments. As well as taking pictures of people, the lensman aims to document significant memories and record the Kingdom’s rich heritage, along with important stages in culture, clothing, and cuisine. Using 3-D photography and printing, Abdulrahman … Read more

As Israel pounds southern Gaza, Biden warns it is losing support

As Israel pounds southern Gaza, Biden warns it is losing support

WASHINGTON: The Israel-Hamas war in Gaza is having a severe impact on the Palestinian economy, the World Bank said Tuesday, adding that a sharp economic contraction is likely this year and next.“The loss of life, speed and extent of damages to fixed assets and reduction in income flows across the Palestinian territories are unparalleled,” the … Read more

UAE’s first-ever brewery is set to open for public soon

UAE’s first-ever brewery is set to open for public soon

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is all set to make a significant milestone with the opening of a first-of-its-kind microbrewery and gastropub in Abu Dhabi by the end of this month. The license has been granted to Abu Dhabi-based craft beer manufacturer Craft by Side Hustle to sell beer that has been produced on-site. It will … Read more