Jerusalem: The bloodiest ever war in Gaza that broke out exactly six months ago has taken an appalling human toll.At least 33,175 people have been killed in the besieged Palestinian territory in Israel’s campaign of retaliation for the October 7 attack, according to Hamas-run Gaza’s health ministry.The unprecedented Hamas raid on southern Israel resulted in … Read more
Ramadan series: Why ‘Al-Hashashin’ is the season’s must-watch cultural and visual spectacle As we embrace the holy month of Ramadan, a time cherished for cultural immersion, the Arabic series “Al-Hashashin” has become the highlight of the season. This historical drama, set against the rich tapestry of the 11th century, delves deep into the mysterious world … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Wednesday, gaining 22.44 points, or 0.18 percent, to close at 12,607.98. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR7.35 billion ($1.96 billion) as 155 stocks advanced, while 62 retreated. Similarly, the MSCI Tadawul Index increased by 1.57 points, or 0.10 percent, to close at … Read more
RIYADH: Egypt’s currency was stable at around 49.5 pounds to the dollar as the market opened on Thursday, a day after the central bank let the currency plunge and pledged to shift to a more flexible exchange rate system as the country secured an expanded $8 billion program with the IMF. The pound stayed in the … Read more
CAIRO: The foreign ministers of Egypt and Somalia met on Tuesday to discuss ways to enhance relations between the two countries and joint efforts to tackle regional and international challenges. Sameh Shoukry welcomed Ali Mohamed Omar in Cairo during the Somali minister’s visit to Egypt. The pair expressed their keenness to maintain close contact on … Read more
CAIRO: Alaa Moussa, Egyptian ambassador to Lebanon, participated in a meeting of the ambassadors of the five-nation group in Lebanon with caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and ambassadors from Saudi Arabia, France, the US, and Qatar. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cairo said Egypt participated in the meeting to support Lebanon and promote its stability. … Read more
MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia is home to a rich tapestry of folkloric arts, each with its own distinct features, but all with the same purpose: to express the Kingdom’s history, culture, and heroism. Over time, these artistic traditions have become essential components of a variety of events and holidays. They predominantly take the form of ardah … Read more
LONDON: The House of Saud took the first steps on the long road to nationhood in 1727, when Imam Mohammed bin Saud succeeded his cousin, Zaid bin Markhan, as ruler of the city state of Diriyah. It is this pivotal moment, recognized as the date when the First Saudi State came into being, that is … Read more
CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has said that revenues from the Suez Canal have “decreased by 40 to 50 percent” so far this year due to attacks on shipping by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, according to Agence France Presse. The canal is one of the main sources of foreign currency for Egypt which is gripped by a severe … Read more
SAO PAULO: Brazil’s President Lula da Silva and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Thursday called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and discussed the importance of resuming a peace process in the Middle East. Lula was on an official state visit to Cairo, celebrating 100 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. It … Read more