IsDB leads multilateral development banks group in $300-$400bn lending boost target

RIYADH: All airports in Saudi Arabia that received passengers’ complaints in March 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 13 airports based on traveler complaints filed during the third month of 2024.  As per the … Read more

Lillard leads short-handed Bucks over Pacers, Clippers and Celtics win playoff openers

WASHINGTON: Damian Lillard scored all 35 of his points in the first half as the Milwaukee Bucks struck early in a 109-94 victory over Indiana in their NBA playoffs opener despite the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks followed the blueprint laid out earlier Sunday by the Los Angeles Clippers and Boston Celtics, who both … Read more

Nikola Jokic leads NBA champions Nuggets past LeBron James, Lakers

BERLIN: Harry Kane claimed his 33rd league goal of the season and Thomas Mueller scored twice as Bayern Munich hammered Union Berlin 5-1 away in the Bundesliga on Saturday.Just a week after Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen broke Bayern’s 11-year title run, the visitors were dominant and clinical in the German capital.Kane blasted in an excellent … Read more

Scottie Scheffler leads Masters by 1 shot on a wild day of movement

AUGUSTA, Georgia: Scottie Scheffler was in the lead and seemingly in control of his game Saturday in the Masters until realizing there was no such thing at Augusta National. He posed over another beautiful shot at the flag on the 10th hole and was stunned to see it take a hard hop over the green … Read more

Saudi Arabia leads EV surge, driving sustainable mobility revolution in Mideast 

RIYADH: By breaking down geographical barriers, the metaverse — a digital space that uses virtual and augmented reality — is set to foster unprecedented levels of collaboration and connectivity. From how individuals work, plan, design, and build to how they shop, relax, travel, and live, it will have a significant impact on almost every aspect … Read more

80 years on, Macron leads tribute to victims of Nazi raid on Jewish orphanage

LYON: French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday marks 80 years since Nazi forces raided a Jewish orphanage in the southeast of France and sent almost all its occupants to extermination camps. The event is among the first of a sequence of ceremonies Macron will lead this year to mark eight decades since the penultimate year … Read more

Garcia leads by two shots, Legion seek second team win at LIV Golf Miami

MIAMI: Sergio Garcia has played so many competitive rounds on the Blue Monster during his legendary career that there are no longer any surprises. He hopes that experience will pay off Sunday with his first win on the iconic course — and his first win in the LIV Golf League. The Fireballs GC captain shot … Read more

Raphinha leads Barcelona past Las Palmas to stay in touch with Real Madrid

NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe has hailed the impact of Newcastle United match-winner Harvey Barnes, who netted twice as the Magpies came back from the dead to claim three Premier League points against rivals West Ham. Newcastle looked to have let the win slip as Alexander Isak’s opener was canceled out by Michail Antonio, Mohammed Kudus and … Read more

Saudi Arabia leads the charge toward energy transition: report

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Thursday, losing 42.09 points, or 0.33 percent, to close at 12,565.89. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR10.53 billion ($2.8 billion) as 54 stocks advanced, while 170 retreated.   Similarly, the Kingdom’s parallel market, Nomu, dropped 385.72 points, or 1.43 percent, to close at … Read more