JEDDAH: Having unlocked the transformative power of yoga in her own life, certified instructor Lana Nazer is now driven by the geuine desire to empower the Saudi community reach their full potential with the physical and mental benefits of the practice. Her introduction to the realm of yoga began with her mother’s influence. She grew … Read more
How Saudi Arabia is using wildlife conservation, habitat protection, and the green transition to preserve its ecosystems RIYADH: Saudi Arabia aims to be at the forefront of environmental protection through initiatives aimed at restoring and maintaining the ecological balance, which promotes harmonious and flourishing ecosystems. Climate action, clean energy, and preserving habitats are just some … Read more
BERLIN: German police said Friday they had arrested a man as he allegedly attempted to flee with a hostage from a store in the Ulm city center. Contacted by AFP, a police spokesman in the southwestern city declined to give details about the hostage or the possible motivation behind the incident. “At 8:20 p.m. (1920 … Read more
Heidi Green, a psychology student at King Saud University, says coming to Saudi Arabia ‘was the right thing’ JEDDAH: Heidi Green is loving her new life in Saudi Arabia, far away from her American roots. Effortlessly conversing in fluent Arabic, she seems to be adapting quite well in Riyadh. Green has been living in Riyadh … Read more
RIYADH: When one thought of winter holiday destinations, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was rarely the first place that sprang to mind. But with a packed schedule of events lined up in the tourism and entertainment calendar this season, that appears set to change. The Saudi Tourism Authority is holding a groundbreaking 17,000 events, making … Read more
LONDON: Rights groups have condemned the arrest of prominent Tunisian journalist Zied El-Heni and urged authorities to release him immediately. El-Heni was detained on Dec. 28, shortly after he criticized Tunisia’s minister of commerce, Kalthoum Ben Rejeb, during that day’s live broadcast of his daily “Emission Impossible” show on independent radio station IFM. Local sources … Read more
CHICAGO: At one of the nation’s largest gatherings of Muslim Americans in Chicago on Saturday, leaders of the #AbandonBiden campaign said that the movement to block Joe Biden’s re-election due to his refusal to support a ceasefire to end the killing of civilians in Gaza was “growing quickly and will not turn back.” The #AbandonBiden … Read more
RIYADH: The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification is preparing to plant 12 million trees and shrubs in 2024 across Saudi Arabia. This is according to Khaled bin Abdullah Al-Abdul Qadir, CEO of the NCVC, who said that recycled water would be used for all the projects. Al-Abdul Qadir made the comments … Read more
ALKHOBAR: With the lingering scent of freshly fried fish and the enticing aroma of brewed coffee, Alkhobar welcomed its first Seafood Festival recently, just a short walk from the corniche. The four-day ticketed event, a family friendly space that celebrates seafood in all its forms, is supported by the Quality of Life Program and the … Read more
WASHINGTON: Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Monday signed a law allowing state law enforcement to arrest people suspected of crossing the US-Mexico border illegally, giving local officers powers long delegated to the US government in a move likely to trigger legal challenges.