RIYADH: The National Center for Wildlife Development launched on Tuesday a project that aims to assess the state of marine habitats in the Arabian Gulf’s Saudi waters, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The NCWD said the goal behind the project was to build a baseline for developing an integrated management plan for marine environments, preserving … Read more
SHEFA-AMR: Thousands of people took part Tuesday in an annual march through the ruins of villages that Palestinians were expelled from during the 1948 war that led to Israel’s creation.Wrapped in keffiyeh scarves and waving Palestinian flags, men and women rallied through the abandoned villages of Al-Kassayer and Al-Husha — many holding signs with the … Read more
RIYADH: Delegations from NASA and the Saudi Space Agency visited Prince Sultan University on Tuesday to engage with students on the future of human missions in space. A panel session titled “Beyond Earth: Journeys to the Stars,” brought together NASA administrator Bill Nelson and Saudi astronauts Rayannah Barnawi, Ali Al-Ghamdi and Mariam Fardous, to discuss … Read more
TEL AVIV: On Israel’s 76th Independence Day, victory feels far away for many agonizing over the fate of dozens of hostages still held in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.“On one side we’re still here, my daughters are still here, my family’s still here, and Israel is still here,” said Lishay Lavi Miran, from the Nir Oz … Read more
RIYADH: Delegations from NASA and the Saudi Space Agency visited Prince Sultan University on Tuesday to engage with students on the future of human missions in space. A panel session titled “Beyond Earth: Journeys to the Stars,” brought together NASA administrator Bill Nelson and Saudi astronauts Rayannah Barnawi, Ali Al-Ghamdi and Mariam Fardous, to discuss … Read more
CAIRO/GENEVA/BERLIN: A shortage of banknotes is gripping Gaza, fueling criminal gangs and profiteering, after Israel has blocked imports of cash and most banks in the enclave have been damaged or destroyed during the war, according to residents, aid workers and banking sources.After more than 7 months of Israeli bombardment, just a handful of ATMs remain … Read more
MADINAH: Madinah’s health department has prepared 18 hospitals and medical centers for this year’s Hajj. The facilities have over 20,000 staff members, advanced medical equipment, laboratories, blood banks, vaccines, and emergency care services, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the … Read more
Nakba: Palestinians mark 76 years of dispossession as a potentially even larger catastrophe unfolds in Gaza JERUSALEM: Palestinians on Wednesday will mark the 76th year of their mass expulsion from what is now Israel, an event that is at the core of their national struggle. But in many ways, that experience pales in comparison to … Read more
RIYADH: Experts in the poultry industry gathered in the Saudi capital to share knowledge on ways to enhance business value in the sector. The Middle East Poultry Exhibition, an annual event in its third year, is running until May 15 and expected to attract thousands of visitors. Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli, the minister of environment, water and … Read more
BAGHDAD: An Iraqi commanding officer and four soldiers were killed and five others injured on Monday in an attack by suspected Daesh militants on an army post in eastern Iraq, two security sources said. The attack took place between Diyala and Salahuddin provinces, a rural area that remains a hotbed of activity for militant cells … Read more
