Prominent Illinois Arab, Muslim groups reject Biden meeting request over Gaza war CHICAGO: Arab- and Muslim-American community leaders and elected officials angry over US policies on Gaza rejected a meeting proposed by President Joe Biden that was scheduled for Thursday in Chicago. The leaders of at least 29 Arab and Muslim organizations, and several individual … Read more
Saudi city of Jubail to host UNESCO’s 6th International Conference on Learning Cities RIYADH: Jubail in Saudi Arabia, a member of UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities, will host the sixth International Conference on Learning Cities between Dec. 3 and 5. “UNESCO learning cities are uniquely positioned to instill climate consciousness and equip local residents … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah Al-Sharbatly has qualified for the 2024 FEI World Cup Finals for dressage and showjumping set to take place in Riyadh next month, Arriyadiyah reported on Thursday. The competition will be held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center from April 16 to 20.
DHAKA: Gulf varieties of dates are the favorite ones among Bangladeshis, with many making sure that the Saudi or Emirati fruits will be on their iftar tables, despite their high price. One of the earliest crops cultivated in the Arabian Peninsula, the date is also grown in Egypt — the world’s main producer — and … Read more
Saudi city of Jubail to host UNESCO’s 6th International Conference on Learning Cities RIYADH: Jubail in Saudi Arabia, a member of UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities, will host the sixth International Conference on Learning Cities between Dec. 3 and 5. “UNESCO learning cities are uniquely positioned to instill climate consciousness and equip local residents … Read more
BERLIN/PARIS/WARSAW: Ukraine’s backers will use windfall profits on frozen Russian assets to finance arms purchases for Kyiv, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said following a meeting with his French and Polish counterparts aimed at showing unity after weeks of friction. At a joint press conference in Berlin, Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister … Read more
LOS ANGELES: Jaylen Brown scored 37 points as the Boston Celtics unleashed a dominant offensive performance to blow past the Phoenix Suns 127-112 on Thursday. Boston’s big three of Brown, Jayson Tatum and Al Horford combined for 87 points in a dazzling performance against a Suns team looking to avenge last Saturday’s 117-107 home defeat … Read more
BEIRUT: Hezbollah risks taking Lebanon to a “perilous place,” a senior US official said on Friday, though hopes remain for a peaceful solution to the country’s conflict with Israel. Barbara Leaf, assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs, said in a statement that Lebanon was facing “great instability.” “We have seen how Hezbollah has … Read more
MAKKAH: For pilgrims in Makkah, the holy month of Ramadan is a chance to explore the flavorful culinary culture of the Kingdom and experience Saudi hospitality. A variety of dishes have become sought-after by pilgrims for their iftar and sahoor meals, from saleeg, mahrouse, mabroush, lokma and ruz bukhari, to manti, miro kebab, farmoza and … Read more
NEW YORK: A group of UN independent experts on Friday sounded the alarm over a sharp rise around the world in acts of harassment, intimidation and violence directed at Muslims.Speaking on International Day To Combat Islamophobia, the group said that attacks have increased on mosques, cultural centers, schools and even private property belonging to Muslims, … Read more