CAIRO: Israeli military strikes killed at least 22 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, as Israeli forces deepened their incursion into Beit Hanoun town in the north, forcing most remaining residents to leave. Residents said Israeli forces besieged shelters housing displaced families and the remaining population, which some estimated at a few thousand, … Read more
RIYADH: In a world where women’s economic participation is crucial for sustainable development, the W20 initiative is amplifying women’s voices within the G20 framework. A beacon of advocacy and action, the Saudi delegation for Women 20, or W20, is led by Miznah Al-Omair, CEO of Al-Nahda Society, which was founded in 1963 to … Read more
BEIRUT: At least 10 people were killed in Lebanon on Thursday in Israeli drone attacks on roads across the south, Mount Lebanon and Bekaa. Former Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah’s uncle and his family members were also killed by strikes in southern Lebanon. In Baalbek-Hermel, dozens of victims were laid to rest. They … Read more
JEDDAH: Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani and his accompanying delegation arrived in Jeddah on Saturday to perform Umrah rituals, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Mauritanian leader was welcomed at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, the deputy governor of Makkah province, and several other officials. After performing Umrah … Read more
BEIRUT: At least 10 people were killed in Lebanon on Thursday in Israeli drone attacks on roads across the south, Mount Lebanon and Bekaa. Former Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah’s uncle and his family members were also killed by strikes in southern Lebanon. In Baalbek-Hermel, dozens of victims were laid to rest. They … Read more
King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, set a new single-day passenger record in its history on Wednesday, November 6, with 161,189 travellers. In a statement on Sunday, November 10, Jeddah Airports Company revealed that the total number of travellers included 79,994 arrivals and 81,195 departures, across 817 flights, averaging 34 inbound and … Read more
How Saudi Arabia’s wild lotus shrub was brought back from the brink of extinction RIYADH: After coming to the brink of extinction, the wild lotus shrub has been rediscovered in Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders region. This revival is owed in large part to the afforestation and land reclamation efforts of nature reserves and the … Read more
BEIRUT: More than 100 Lebanese lawmakers appealed to the United Nations on Thursday to ensure the preservation of heritage sites in areas heavily bombed by Israel during its war with Hezbollah. The appeal to the head of the UN cultural agency, UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, followed Israeli strikes near ancient ruins in the southern city … Read more
King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, set a new single-day passenger record in its history on Wednesday, November 6, with 161,189 travellers. In a statement on Sunday, November 10, Jeddah Airports Company revealed that the total number of travellers included 79,994 arrivals and 81,195 departures, across 817 flights, averaging 34 inbound and … Read more
RIYADH: Translation is the “backbone” of Saudi Arabia’s transformation, building bridges with the world, and supporting Vision 2030, an international forum in Riyadh has been told. The International Translation Forum, which concluded in Riyadh on Saturday, explored how translation can foster cultural exchange, improve global dialogue, and attract investment. Organized by the … Read more
