Developing nations must adapt to withstand global economic shocks, says Egypt’s PM Mostafa Madbouly DUBAI: Egypt is responding to recent global economic turmoil by encouraging private sector investment, exploring new technologies, prioritizing the green transition, and shaking up its governance model, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has said. The Arab world’s most populous country, home … Read more
Djibouti committed to working with Saudi Arabia on Red Sea maritime security, fighting terrorism: president RIYADH: Djibouti’s president has pledged his country’s commitment to helping bring about maritime security in the Red Sea, while also fighting terrorism. Ismail Omar Guelleh noted that the East African nation was cooperating with major powers, including Saudi Arabia, to … Read more
‘Lessons not learned’ from historic genocides amid Gaza conflict, says Rwandan leader LONDON: The world’s response to civilian deaths in the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza indicates it has not learned the lessons of previous genocides such as the one carried out in Rwanda, the African country’s president said Monday. “We always talk about ‘lessons learned,’ … Read more
RIYADH: The inaugural Space Debris Conference, themed “Towards Securing the Future of the Global Space Economy,” kicked off in Riyadh on Sunday. In attendance was Abdullah Al-Swaha, minister of communications and information technology and chairman of the Saudi Space Agency, and Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi, CEO of the Saudi Space Agency. The two-day conference brought together … Read more
WILMINGTON: US President Joe Biden told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday that Israel should not proceed with a military operation in Rafah without a plan to ensure the safety of the roughly 1 million people sheltering there, the White House said. Biden’s call with Netanyahu happened days after the US leader told reporters that … Read more
RIYADH: The inaugural Space Debris Conference, themed “Towards Securing the Future of the Global Space Economy,” kicked off in Riyadh on Sunday. In attendance was Abdullah Al-Swaha, minister of communications and information technology and chairman of the Saudi Space Agency, and Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi, CEO of the Saudi Space Agency. The two-day conference brought together … Read more
GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: Hamas warned Israel on Sunday that a ground offensive in Rafah, crowded with displaced Gazans, would imperil future hostage releases, while US President Joe Biden urged the protection of civilians in the besieged territory.Foreign governments, including Israel’s key ally the United States, and aid groups have voiced deep concern over Israeli … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi aid group KSrelief has continued its food security projects across Sudan, Lebanon and Yemen. KSrelief provided 931 food parcels to displaced families in Gedaref state, in Sudan, from which 5,001 individuals benefited, as part of a project to support food security in the country. KSrelief has continued the implementation of Al-Amal Charitable Bakery … Read more
DUBAI: Jordan has warned against potential Israeli military action in Rafah, an area in the southern Gaza Strip that is densely populated by Palestinian refugees. Sufyan Qudah, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, reiterated Jordan’s firm rejection of Palestinian displacement, emphasizing the imperative of ending hostilities, protecting civilians, and facilitating their safe … Read more
RIYADH: The Saudi-led Catmosphere foundation celebrated its annual event, Catwalk, on Saturday, with a global call for participation. Saudi embassies worldwide responded by participating in the initiative for a 7 km walk, featuring a host of engaging activities along the route. The Catwalk initiative is an annual celebration in honor of the declaration last year … Read more
