Riyadh Theater Festival to kick off on Wednesday

Riyadh Theater Festival to kick off on Wednesday

RIYADH: French engineering and consulting firm Setec Group is working on urban air mobility in the Kingdom. The concept being developed with the company’s European partners and manufacturers aims to provide air mobility for people and goods. With Dubai expecting to launch its first flying taxi by 2026, and countries considering the service as a … Read more

Israel’s Netanyahu calls on Hamas militants to ‘surrender now’

Israel’s Netanyahu calls on Hamas militants to ‘surrender now’

GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: Israel bombed southern Gaza’s main city on Monday after Hamas warned no Israeli hostages would leave the territory alive unless its demands for prisoner releases were met.Hamas triggered the conflict when it carried out the deadliest-ever attack on Israel on October 7, killing 1,200 people, according to Israeli figures, and taking … Read more

In a first, Saudi opens virtual school for underprivileged children

In a first, Saudi opens virtual school for underprivileged children

Photo: Al-Bir Association in the Eastern Province/X Riyadh: For the first time, the authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have opened a voluntary virtual school to educate orphans and children from families benefiting from its services. The educational initiative was launched by the Al-Bir Society in the Eastern Province during the International Volunteer … Read more

International Olympic Committee chief visits Diriyah

International Olympic Committee chief visits Diriyah

RIYADH: French engineering and consulting firm Setec Group is working on urban air mobility in the Kingdom. The concept being developed with the company’s European partners and manufacturers aims to provide air mobility for people and goods. With Dubai expecting to launch its first flying taxi by 2026, and countries considering the service as a … Read more

Gaza war having ‘catastrophic’ health impact: WHO chief

Gaza war having ‘catastrophic’ health impact: WHO chief

GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: Hamas warned Sunday that no hostages would leave Gaza alive unless its demands for prisoner releases are met. In a televised statement, a Hamas spokesman said Israel will not receive “their prisoners alive without an exchange and negotiation and meeting the demands of the resistance.”Senior Hamas official Bassem Neim said in … Read more

Historic Jeddah launches artistic events until March to promote local Saudi culture

Historic Jeddah launches artistic events until March to promote local Saudi culture

RIYADH: French engineering and consulting firm Setec Group is working on urban air mobility in the Kingdom. The concept being developed with the company’s European partners and manufacturers aims to provide air mobility for people and goods. With Dubai expecting to launch its first flying taxi by 2026, and countries considering the service as a … Read more

Egypt launches new online repatriation service for citizens wishing to return from Gaza

Egypt launches new online repatriation service for citizens wishing to return from Gaza

Israel presses on with its Gaza offensive after US veto derails Security Council efforts to halt war DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Israel’s military pushed ahead with its punishing air and ground offensive in Gaza on Saturday, bolstered by a US veto derailing UN Security Council efforts to end the war and word that an emergency … Read more

Manga Productions reveals first trailer of Grendizer U

Manga Productions reveals first trailer of Grendizer U

DUBAI: Saudi production company Manga Productions has released the highly-anticipated first official trailer of the upcoming ‘Grendizer’ series titled ‘Grendizer U,’ which is set to be released in 2024. Created by Go Nagai, ‘Grendizer’ is a robot anime that follows Duke Fleed, who decides to fight King Vega and his army using the Grendizer to … Read more

Polls open in Egypt presidential elections

Polls open in Egypt presidential elections

Israel presses on with its Gaza offensive after US veto derails Security Council efforts to halt war DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Israel’s military pushed ahead with its punishing air and ground offensive in Gaza on Saturday, bolstered by a US veto derailing UN Security Council efforts to end the war and word that an emergency … Read more

Beijing to host China-Saudi Investment Conference on Tuesday

Beijing to host China-Saudi Investment Conference on Tuesday

JEDDAH: The Drone Champions League — billed as the “world championship for professional drone racing” — will hold its first Super Final in the heart of AlUla’s Old Town on Dec. 20. AlUla will be the first location in the GCC to host a major DCL event, and although no physical drones will be flying … Read more