RIYADH: Air transport from the UAE to Saudi Arabia surged 13 percent in March compared to the previous month, driven by rising demand due to Ramadan. According to the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority, weekly flights from the UAE to the Kingdom reached 383 in March, from around 338 the previous month. The Hajj season is … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index posted an annual gain of 1,811.46 points, or 17.11 percent, to reach 12,401.56 at the end of the first quarter of 2024, official data showed. According to the report released by Saudi Exchange, the highest close level of the main index in the first quarter was on March … Read more
JEDDAH: As Eid Al-Fitr approaches, tailoring shops, chocolate stores and barber shops in the Kingdom are doing brisk business as a large number of customers visit them ahead of the Eid Al-Fitr celebrations. Jeddah’s traditional marketplace for thobe — the traditional Saudi attire — in Al-Baghdadia is buzzing with activity as vendors and tailors cater … Read more
UAE cyclist wants to ‘battle with the best’: Safiya Al-Sayegh’s historic road to Paris Olympics Safiya Al-Sayegh is accustomed to being first. The American University of Dubai student has emerged as the UAE’s most exciting young cycling talent in recent years, having won the UAE National Cycling Championships in 2022 and 2023. Alongside her studies, … Read more
GENEVA: In the shadow of the war raging in Gaza, record numbers of Palestinian detainees are filling Israeli prisons, where they face “systemic abuse” and torture, rights advocates warn, calling for international action. Members of several Israeli NGOs traveled to Geneva this week to raise concerns before the UN about a major “crisis” inside the … Read more
Arsenal hammer West Ham 6-0 and Man United ignite Champions League hopes with 2-1 win at Villa LONDON: A record win for Arsenal. An absolutely critical one for Manchester United. After Arsenal hammered West Ham 6-0 Sunday for their biggest ever Premier League away victory, United beat Aston Villa 2-1 in a huge result in … Read more
RIYADH: Bahrain’s startup ecosystem is poised to strengthen with the launch of a new business support initiative by the country’s labor fund, Tamkeen. Partnering with UK-based Hambro Perks, the Riyada Business Acceleration Program will help entrepreneurs with technology and innovation-backed projects. The scheme will provide extensive guidance, resources, and support to facilitate the accelerated growth of emerging … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Japan have strengthened bilateral relations by finalizing 14 agreements across multiple sectors. The Saudi-Japanese Investment Forum held in Riyadh on Dec. 26 saw the signing of several memorandums of understanding and announcements of critical projects between governmental entities and private sector players from both nations. The agreements addressed areas of cooperation … Read more