DUBAI: Opera houses ring the Arab world like a necklace of pearls, as shining embodiments of sophistication and taste, and in their ornate settings offer local audiences the best in regional and international performances. In 1869, the Khedivial Opera House in Cairo became the region’s first such venue, modeled on classical Italian style. In 1971, … Read more
AMMAN: Jordan’s king on Sunday urged US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to push for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and an end to the humanitarian crisis as war raged on into a fourth month. Blinken was in Amman as part of a Mideast tour that started on January 4, with a mission to … Read more
JEDDAH: In a heartwarming tale of friendship and cultural exploration, 14-year-old Omar from Jeddah took it upon himself to be the guide for 12-year-old Australian Aya during a two-week adventure through Saudi Arabia. From the bustling cities of Riyadh and Jeddah to the scenic landscapes of Taif, Baha and Asir, Omar and Aya embarked on … Read more
JERUSALEM: The Israeli military signaled that it has wrapped up major combat in northern Gaza, saying it has completed dismantling Hamas’ military infrastructure there, as the war against the militant group entered its fourth month Sunday.The military did not address troop deployments in northern Gaza going forward. Its spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, said late … Read more
Heidi Green, a psychology student at King Saud University, says coming to Saudi Arabia ‘was the right thing’ JEDDAH: Heidi Green is loving her new life in Saudi Arabia, far away from her American roots. Effortlessly conversing in fluent Arabic, she seems to be adapting quite well in Riyadh. Green has been living in Riyadh … Read more
What Israel’s deadly attack on a Gaza refugee camp says about IDF’s conduct, choice of weaponry LONDON: Just hours before midnight on Christmas Eve, an Israeli airstrike on Maghazi refugee camp, east of Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, killed more than 70 people, including 12 women and seven children, according to figures from … Read more
Heidi Green, a psychology student at King Saud University, says coming to Saudi Arabia ‘was the right thing’ JEDDAH: Heidi Green is loving her new life in Saudi Arabia, far away from her American roots. Effortlessly conversing in fluent Arabic, she seems to be adapting quite well in Riyadh. Green has been living in Riyadh … Read more
LONDON: Just hours before midnight on Christmas Eve, an Israeli airstrike on Maghazi refugee camp, east of Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, killed more than 70 people, including 12 women and seven children, according to figures from the nearby Al-Aqsa Hospital. The UN estimates the strike killed at least 86, making it one … Read more
Khloud Al-Tamimi has been CEO of Mawaddah Development Association since 2016. The association is dedicated to education, training, guidance, reform, and family awareness through sustainable development initiatives. As CEO, Al-Tamimi has spearheaded numerous initiatives and reforms, including the establishment of internal systems encompassing regulations, policies, governance, and operations. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! … Read more
TEHRAN: The death toll from a suicide bombing in Iran claimed by the Daesh group has risen to at least 91, state TV reported Saturday. The TV quoted Babak Yektaparast, a spokesman for the country’s emergency services, as saying an 8-year boy and a 67-year-old man who were wounded in the attack have now died. … Read more
