LOS ANGELES: The defending champion Denver Nuggets, powered by 32 points from Nikola Jokic, shook off a slow start to beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 in game one of their NBA playoffs first-round series on Saturday.The Nuggets, who swept the Lakers in four games in the Western Conference finals on the … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s crude production reached a seven-month high of 9.01 million barrels per day in February, data from the Joint Organizations Data Initiative showed. This represented a rise of 55,000 bpd or 0.61 percent compared to the previous month. Furthermore, the data indicated that the Kingdom’s crude exports rose to 6.32 million bpd, reflecting … Read more
RIYADH: The influx of restaurants opening in Riyadh in recent years has transformed the city’s iftar scene, offering a huge array of options for breaking the fast each evening. And with just a few days left in the holy month, it’s the perfect time to explore some of the Saudi capital’s best food venues. Whether … Read more
JEDDAH: After a month of worship, many people during Eid Al-Fitr break seek fun and relaxation. For those looking for a serene and rejuvenating destination, Saudi Arabia offers an array of options. From luxury resorts to sustainable desert getaways, the Kingdom provides diverse choices to suit all preferences. Here is a curated list of destinations … Read more
JEDDAH: Eid Al-Fitr festivities are in full swing in Saudi Arabia, and this joyous occasion is not only a time for gratitude but also for cherished family traditions and delicious sweets. Eid Al-Fitr, which marks the end of fasting, is one of Islam’s two official festivals — the other being Eid Al-Adha. While the essence … Read more
CAIRO: Saudi startups continue to demonstrate a pioneering stance by capturing almost half of the region’s total venture funding in the first quarter of the year, underscoring the Kingdom’s growing influence in the regional startup ecosystem. In a notable achievement, Saudi ventures secured $224 million out of the $429 million raised across the Middle … Read more
RIYADH: In less than a season playing for Al-Ittihad women’s team, Ashleigh Megan Plumptre has left an indelible mark not just on the field of play, but in the hearts of those she has encountered in Saudi Arabia, just as she has done throughout her career at club and international level. As a distinguished center-back … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose to gain 5.38 points, or 0.04 percent, to close Thursday’s trading session at 12,728.53. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR14.36 billion ($3.89 billion) as 126 stocks advanced, while 93 retreated. The Kingdom’s parallel market, Nomu, rose 308.5 points, or 1.16 percent, to close … Read more
LONDON: The head of the Saudi Cricket Federation has praised the sport’s progress in the Kingdom in 2023. Commenting on the federation’s annual report issued this week, Prince Saud bin Mishal said the national team’s victory in the ACC Challenger Cup last year laid the groundwork for success in the tournaments they contested in 2024. … Read more
Veteran Saudi diplomat warns of consequences of Israel’s Gaza war, regional spillover risk DUBAI: With no end in sight to Israel’s onslaught on Gaza, a veteran Saudi diplomat has warned that the conflict could contribute to regional terrorism and spill over into neighboring countries. Israel’s military launched an air-and-ground campaign in the Gaza Strip after … Read more