IsDB approves $156m deal for cancer treatment facilities in Turkmenistan

IsDB approves 6m deal for cancer treatment facilities in Turkmenistan

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a top destination for health and wellness tourism, working to develop specialized healthcare facilities and wellness resorts to attract international visitors. At the Global Health Exhibition, held in Riyadh Oct. 21-23, Dr. Saad Baslom, Advisor for Health Tourism and Complementary Medicine, shared valuable insights into Saudi … Read more

Jordan’s FM urges halt to ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Gaza, warns of regional war risk

Jordan’s FM urges halt to ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Gaza, warns of regional war risk

GENEVA: The UN rights chief said the “darkest moment” of the conflict in Gaza was unfolding in the north of the territory, warning Friday that Israel’s actions could amount to “atrocity crimes.” Volker Turk pointed out that already “more than 150,000 people are reportedly dead, wounded or missing in Gaza” since the war there … Read more

How investment in solar capacity is powering Saudi Arabia’s sustainable energy future

How investment in solar capacity is powering Saudi Arabia’s sustainable energy future

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is embarking on a transformative journey to establish itself as a key player in the global renewable energy sector. With a goal of sourcing 50 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, the Kingdom is investing heavily in solar energy, capitalizing on its abundant sunlight.  This commitment is part of … Read more

Israel army says strike that killed journalists in Lebanon ‘under review’

Israel army says strike that killed journalists in Lebanon ‘under review’

Jordan’s FM urges halt to ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Gaza, warns of regional war risk LONDON: Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi made an urgent appeal on Friday for international pressure to halt what he described as “ethnic cleansing” in northern Gaza. In a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in London, Safadi … Read more

Islamic University of Kyrgyzstan awards honorary doctorate to Prophet’s Mosque imam

Islamic University of Kyrgyzstan awards honorary doctorate to Prophet’s Mosque imam

How investment in solar capacity is powering Saudi Arabia’s sustainable energy future RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is embarking on a transformative journey to establish itself as a key player in the global renewable energy sector. With a goal of sourcing 50 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, the Kingdom is investing … Read more

My 10 years as an aid worker: I’m tired, but not defeated

My 10 years as an aid worker: I’m tired, but not defeated

Beirut is a city that holds so much of my personal past. I lived and worked here many times between 2019 and 2021, and its streets and people became deeply connected with my memories; now those memories are clouded by the people’s suffering.The war has upended lives, turning schools into temporary shelters for families forced … Read more

Culinary event in Japan to highlight rich Saudi culture

Culinary event in Japan to highlight rich Saudi culture

How investment in solar capacity is powering Saudi Arabia’s sustainable energy future RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is embarking on a transformative journey to establish itself as a key player in the global renewable energy sector. With a goal of sourcing 50 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, the Kingdom is investing … Read more

Israel launches strikes on military targets in Iran

Israel launches strikes on military targets in Iran

RIYADH: Israel carried out strikes against Iran early Saturday, saying it was responding to missile attacks conducted by Tehran earlier in the month. The military announced the action on the social media platform X: “Right now the Israel Defense Forces is conducting precise strikes on military targets in Iran”. Air defense systems in Tehran could … Read more

Filipino music, culture celebrated at Riyadh’s Global Harmony event

Filipino music, culture celebrated at Riyadh’s Global Harmony event

RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Filipino expatriate community are celebrating their culture with lively festivities in Suwaidi Park this week. As part of the Ministry of Media’s Global Harmony initiative, a number of Filipino superstars are visiting the Kingdom’s capital to perform. One such entertainer is DJ Jimmy Nocon, who energized the crowd with his … Read more

Activists say 50 killed in Sudan paramilitary attack

Activists say 50 killed in Sudan paramilitary attack

RIYADH: Israel carried out strikes against Iran early Saturday, saying it was responding to missile attacks conducted by Tehran earlier in the month. The military announced the action on the social media platform X: “Right now the Israel Defense Forces is conducting precise strikes on military targets in Iran”. Air defense systems in Tehran … Read more