BANGKOK: In the bustling streets of Bangkok lies a vibrant enclave known as Little Arab Town, where the sights, sounds and flavors of the Arab world converge. Nestled within this cultural hub are a plethora of restaurants offering authentic Arab cuisine, drawing in patrons from across the diaspora. Arabic script adorns storefronts, and the air … Read more
Saudi Arabia condemns Israel’s actions in Palestinian Territories as ‘legally indefensible’ THE HAGUE: South Africa on Tuesday urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue a non-binding legal opinion that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal, arguing it would help efforts to reach a settlement. Representatives of South Africa opened the second day … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Kingdom joining the agreement on the privileges and immunities of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan was advised to complete the necessary legal procedures to join the agreement. The Cabinet also approved a memorandum of understanding between … Read more
RIYADH: While Riyadh has hosted concerts and festivals with massive acts such as Metallica, Pharrell Williams and Post Malone, there is a burgeoning grassroots scene of local musicians playing at smaller venues, years after restrictions on live music were lifted. One of the first and best-known of such venues is Syrup, a small theater space … Read more
RIYADH: The Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Commission announced on Friday the first grand opera to be produced by the Kingdom — the world’s largest grand Arabic opera — which is to be performed by international stars and locally trained talents. The groundbreaking production, called “Zarqa Al-Yamama,” will debut in April in Riyadh and run … 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
JEDDAH: More than 1,000 local, Arab and international publishing houses displayed their products at over 400 pavilions at the Jeddah Book Fair, which concluded on Dec. 16. The 10-day fair was organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission under the slogan “Ports of Culture,” at the Jeddah Superdome. The CEO of the commission, Mohammed Hassan Alwan, … Read more