Egypt expert warns Gaza war’s impact on Egyptian-Israeli ties ‘impossible to ignore’ LONDON: Israel’s war in Gaza could have a lasting effect on its ties with Egypt, Middle East Institute expert Mirette Mabrouk has cautioned. The warning came during a panel discussion to mark the 45th anniversary of the peace deal signed between the two … Read more
RIYADH: Ramadan is a time for fasting, prayer and reflection, and all over the world Muslims welcome it with enthusiasm and joy. In Saudi Arabia, locals welcome Ramadan by decorating their homes and work spaces with festive ornaments that over time have achieved iconic status. Shahad Al-Ghamdi has a smart habit of visiting wholesale stores … Read more
LONDON: NATO has appointed Farah Dakhlallah as its new spokesperson. In a statement announcing the news, the organization’s secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, said: “In a more dangerous world, clear and timely communication, and engagement with the media, are more important than ever.” Dakhlallah, a Lebanese-British citizen, has wide-ranging experience in both the public and private … Read more
ABIDJAN: Ivory Coast’s interim coach Emerse Fae has urged his team to go into Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations semifinal against the Democratic Republic of Congo with the mindset that has allowed the hosts to make a “miraculous” recovery from the brink of elimination at the tournament. The Elephants reached the last four after an remarkable … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information has appointed Fatma Al-Shammari as its spokesperson and media advisor. This aim of this strategic move is to enhance the authority’s media and communication strategies, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. Al-Shammari, who previously worked as a journalist and anchor at TV news channel … Read more
New Year’s Day arrived to cheers from tens of thousands of beaming people in New York’s Times Square who were showered with confetti and hugs and kisses after watching the descent of the colorful ball marking the birth of 2024 with hope for some, even as the world’s ongoing conflicts subdued celebrations and raised security … Read more