Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council hosted an International Women’s Day event at the GCC headquarters in Riyadh on March 8, celebrating the accomplishments of women from the Gulf. On behalf of Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji participated in the celebration, which was also attended by Qatari Minister for Foreign … Read more
Biden: Netanyahu ‘hurting Israel’ by not preventing more civilian deaths in Gaza WILMINGTON, Delaware: US President Joe Biden said Saturday that he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “hurting Israel more than helping Israel” in how he is approaching its war against Hamas in Gaza. The US leader expressed support for Israel’s right to … Read more
JERUSALEM: Another top donor to the UN agency aiding Palestinians said Saturday that it would resume funding, weeks after more than a dozen countries halted hundreds of millions of dollars in support in response to Israeli allegations against the organization. Sweden’s reversal came as a ship bearing tons of humanitarian aid was making preparations to … Read more
MUNICH: Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich thumped Mainz 8-1 on Saturday, equalling a 60-year-old record and keeping alive his team’s hopes of catching leaders Bayer Leverkusen. Kane, who also laid on two assists, now has 30 goals in his first season in Munich colors, matched the record for a maiden campaign set … Read more
DUBAI: English actress Kate Winslet more than earned her stripes in TV drama when the HBO miniseries “Mare of Easttown” was released two years ago. Playing a small-town detective, however, Winslet — in her bid to deliver a disappear-into-character performance — had to tone down her big-screen star wattage. In her latest HBO series, “The … Read more
Pakistan PM congratulates Asif Ali Zardari on re-election as president with 255 votes ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday congratulated his coalition partner Asif Ali Zardari for being elected as the country’s president for the second time, after securing 255 votes in the indirect electoral contest held in Pakistan’s parliament and provincial assemblies. Zardari … Read more
DUBAI: US luxury fashion label Coach unveiled its first ever Ramadan campaign this week starring Saudi DJ and producer Nouf Sufyani, also known by her stage name Cosmicat. Hailing from Jeddah, Cosmicat, known for her proficiency in electronic music genres such as deep house and techno, took center stage alongside professional football player Farah Jefry … Read more
RIYADH: Transport, tourism and logistics are set to help the Gulf Cooperation Council region secure gross domestic product growth far above the lobal average, economists have told Arab News. Experts believe that a focus on non-oil trade by GCC governments is helping countries display economic resilience in the face of global disruptions, such as the conflict … Read more
MAKKAH: Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami, the director of Saudi Public Security, has stated the Umrah security plan for Ramadan 2024 includes a well-organized system to manage crowds, especially during prayer times, with specific attention given to Tarawih and TaHajjud prayers. During the Ministry of Interior’s press conference for senior Umrah security figures in Makkah on … Read more
HONG KONG: Disappointed in not winning last week’s team title in Jeddah after starting the final round with a seven-shot lead, Stinger GC entered LIV Golf Hong Kong determined to make amends. So far so good through one round — although a persistent and familiar nemesis is lurking again. Led by Dean Burmester’s 7-under 63, … Read more