MAKKAH: The Royal Commission for AlUla has taken significant steps to safeguard and increase the population of Arabian leopards. Through collaboration with conservation organizations and the establishment of reserves, the commission has proven itself steadfast in its mission to ensure that Arabian leopards survive — and thrive — for generations to come. The RCU told … Read more
CAIRO: Egypt has denied Israeli claims that its territory was used to smuggle ammunition and weapons into the Gaza Strip. Diaa Rashwan, head of Egypt’s State Information Service, said several statements by Israeli officials, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, included claims that explosives and arms reached Gaza from Egypt through cross-border tunnels. He said that … Read more
JEDDAH: Arbab Al-Heraf, under the leadership of its founder Abdullah Al-Hodaif, has emerged as a significant cultural initiative, contributing to the enhancement of the Saudi artistic scene. The project has played a pivotal role in promoting awareness of Saudi cultural heritage among both local and international audiences. Through diverse cultural evenings, it showcases various aspects … Read more
LONDON: Israel’s war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas in densely populated Gaza has exposed deep fractures in the international system, leaving many asking how the UN’s “two-tier” model can realistically live up to its purported aim of achieving global peace. Criticism of the post-1945 international order is not new. In the context of Palestine, … Read more
JEDDAH: Arbab Al-Heraf, under the leadership of its founder Abdullah Al-Hodaif, has emerged as a significant cultural initiative, contributing to the enhancement of the Saudi artistic scene. The project has played a pivotal role in promoting awareness of Saudi cultural heritage among both local and international audiences. Through diverse cultural evenings, it showcases various aspects … Read more
LONDON: Israel’s war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas in densely populated Gaza has exposed deep fractures in the international system, leaving many asking how the UN’s “two-tier” model can realistically live up to its purported aim of achieving global peace. Criticism of the post-1945 international order is not new. In the context of Palestine, … Read more
JEDDAH: Arbab Al-Heraf, under the leadership of its founder Abdullah Al-Hodaif, has emerged as a significant cultural initiative, contributing to the enhancement of the Saudi artistic scene. The project has played a pivotal role in promoting awareness of Saudi cultural heritage among both local and international audiences. Through diverse cultural evenings, it showcases various aspects … Read more
LONDON: Gaza-based human rights activist Ayman Lubbad claims that he was tortured by Israeli soldiers during his detention, the Guardian reported on Saturday. Lubbad, who works at the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights, said he was detained on Dec. 7 when Israeli forces ordered the evacuation of his neighborhood. The men were forced to undress … Read more
RIYADH: In the sanctuary of her studio, Saudi artist Areej Obaid wields her brush on a blank canvas with her emotions guiding her to create a world of her own. Each stroke of color embodies her innermost thoughts and desires, tracing the lines of her heart. With each bristle dipped into vibrant pigments, Obaid’s emotions … Read more
LONDON: Israel’s offensive in the Gaza Strip has spared no one, burying entire families under the rubble of their own homes, paralyzing essential healthcare facilities and traumatizing the Palestinian enclave’s population of 2.3 million — of whom, according to the Euro-Med Monitor, at least 130,000 were living with permanent disabilities before the conflict. Amid the persistent … Read more
