ISLAMABAD: Islamabad United defeated Quetta Gladiators by 39 runs in the first eliminator of the ninth Pakistan Super League event at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday. Islamabad won the toss and chose to bat first in the game, with Martin Guptill playing a 56-run knock from 47 deliveries. Salman Ali Agha and Shadab … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India announced the dates of this year’s general election on Saturday. Votes will be cast over seven phases beginning April 19, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a third straight term in office.More than 968.7 million people are registered to vote in the upcoming polls, which will run through … Read more
JEDDAH: The historic district of Al-Balad is buzzing with cultural festivities and traditional celebrations during the holy month as part of the Saudi Ministry of Culture’s Ramadan Season.Ramadan holds a cherished spot in the hearts of residents and visitors, symbolizing a period of spiritual contemplation, community bonding, and family gatherings. In Al-Balad, this sacred month … Read more
Leaders Al-Wasl produced a champions’ response to adversity and bottom-placed Hatta’s season spiralled at the same time as Emirates Club’s received new hope in ADNOC Pro League’s enthralling matchweek 16. The Cheetahs’ credentials were questioned last week when Al-Wahda inflicted on them a first defeat in all competitions this season, a 4-0 ADIB Cup semifinal, … Read more
GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: Displaced by Israeli bombardment, the Tabatibi family gathered in central Gaza to eat together during the first Friday night of Ramadan, a scene that soon turned into a bloodbath.An air strike hit the building where they were staying as women prepared the pre-fasting meal, killing 36 members of the family, survivors … Read more
KABUL: As he arrives to his mosque at sundown, Mohammad Qasim carries some bread and a portion of the tastiest dish prepared at his home on that day. He will share it with others during a village iftar meal — one of Afghanistan’s most cherished Ramadan traditions. In rural areas, communal iftar gatherings are something … Read more
Aatif Alshahri has been general manager of financial affairs at the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu since February 2018. He has more than 20 years’ experience in the petrochemical industry, project management, business analysis, financial planning, strategic planning, working capital management, process improvement, as well as budgeting and forecasting.
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India announced the dates of this year’s general election on Saturday. Votes will be cast over seven phases beginning April 19, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a third straight term in office. More than 968.7 million people are registered to vote in the upcoming polls, which will run … Read more
RIYADH: In less than a season playing for Al-Ittihad women’s team, Ashleigh Megan Plumptre has left an indelible mark not just on the field of play, but in the hearts of those she has encountered in Saudi Arabia, just as she has done throughout her career at club and international level. As a distinguished center-back … Read more
MOSCOW: Voters across Russia cast ballots Saturday on the second day of an election set to formalize six more years of power for President Vladimir Putin, who faces no serious challengers after crushing political dissent over his nearly quarter-century of rule. The election comes against the backdrop of a ruthless crackdown that has stifled independent … Read more