Poland’s president becomes the latest leader to visit Donald Trump as allies eye a possible return

Biden is off on details of his uncle’s WWII death as he calls Trump unfit to lead the military WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Wednesday misstated key details about his uncle’s death in World War II as he honored the man’s wartime service and said Donald Trump was unworthy of serving as commander in chief.While … Read more

Palestinians eye UN membership vote soon as US pushes back

What exactly happened at Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital during Israel’s military siege? LONDON: Israeli forces pulled out of Gaza’s largest hospital complex this week after an intensive 14-day military operation, purportedly against Hamas, leaving behind ruined buildings and charred bodies in the sprawling complex. However, accounts of what happened vary. The Israeli army carried out … Read more

Mohamed Elneny embraces Ramadan as Arsenal eye Premier League title glory

LONDON: Mohamed Elneny is the living, breathing, smiling proof that observing Ramadan can be compatible with the life of a Premier League footballer. Despite operating in the most physically demanding league in the world, Arsenal’s longest-serving player is fasting through the holy month as he always does.  On one level the two are incompatible — … Read more

Saudi deals prompt Pakistani IT firms to eye $3.5bn in exports

Pakistani logistics firm to launch initial public offering next week, aiming to raise $2.1 million KARACHI: A Pakistani business entity providing comprehensive logistical services is all set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) next week, making it the first player in its sector that plans to raise capital of about Rs600 million ($2.1 million) … Read more

GCC, Turkiye eye stronger economic ties with launch of free trade talks

RIYADH: Ten out of the 11 airports in Saudi Arabia that received passengers’ complaints in February resolved them on time, according to the General Authority of Civil Aviation.  In its monthly classification for air transport service providers, GACA highlighted the performance of airlines and related transport hubs based on traveler complaints filed during the second month … Read more

‘More than Meets the Eye’ celebrates Saudi artists and collectors 

LONDON: As Maha Alharbi looks out into the chic dining room of Queen Mama’s Kitchen, past bubbling pots of lamb shank mandi and rows of golden dallah coffee pots, it is not only Arabs who have stopped in for iftar, but Americans.  Here in Portland, Oregon, in one of the only Saudi Arabian restaurants in … Read more

Al-Hilal eye world record 28th consecutive win, but manager Jorge Jesus says winning trophies is more important

RIYADH: There is an abiding enthusiasm for cricket in Saudi Arabia especially among expatriates from Asian nations already familiar with the game. Relatively new tournaments that have helped boost this enthusiasm include the Indian Premier League, the Pakistan Super League and the Bangladesh Premier League. Fans love watching the game with family and friends at … Read more

High-net-worth Muslims eye $2bn real estate investment in holy cities: survey

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s real estate market is set for an upswing as high-net-worth Muslim individuals plan to invest $2 billion in Makkah and Madinah properties, a recent survey indicated. The survey was conducted by Knight Frank, a global property consultancy, and published in the firm’s inaugural Destination Saudi report. It found that among the individuals … Read more

Ronaldo returns against Al-Ain as Al-Nassr eye AFC Champions League glory

JEDDAH: Joaquin Niemann once again proved he is the hottest golfer on the planet right now and Crushers GC showed they are the most dominant team in the LIV Golf League with stunning performances at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club. The Chilean golfer, captain of Torque GC, won the individual title by four shots … Read more

International investors, including from Saudi Arabia, eye lithium mining in Argentina

Red Sea Global launches national academy to train and upskill Saudis, CEO reveals RIYADH: Young Saudis will soon be further qualified in terms of technical specializations as the Red Sea National Academy launches, according to the group CEO.  In an interview with Arab News on the sidelines of the Human Capability Initiative in Riyadh, John … Read more