RIYADH: A new museum studies program in Saudi Arabia has opened for registration, offering micro-credential and long-term courses. It is the result of a partnership between ilmi, a center for science, technology, reading, engineering, arts and mathematics learning, and Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University. ilmi — meaning “my knowledge” in Arabic — is a science … Read more
RIYADH: A Saudi artist whose fascination with Japanese animation began in childhood is breaking new ground in the Kingdom’s burgeoning art scene. Maryam Al-Suwaidan paints Japanese-style whimsical characters that evoke feelings of nostalgia. Her love for Japanese art began in childhood when she copied drawings from the covers of videos and comic books featuring her … Read more
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron opened the door on Monday to European nations sending troops to Ukraine, although he cautioned that there was no consensus at this stage as allies agreed to ramp up efforts to deliver more munitions to Kyiv. Some 20 European leaders gathered in Paris on Monday to send Russian President Vladimir Putin … Read more
LONDON: A group of about 800 officials spanning the US, UK and EU have signed a public letter condemning the support of their governments for Israel’s war in Gaza. It is the first time that officials from across Western countries have coalesced to criticize the levels of support their governments have given toward Israel, supporters … Read more
RIYADH: The Saudi Export and Import Bank has signed an agreement to insure Saudi Basic Industries Corporation’s sales on a letter of credit basis across 40 countries against non-payment risks posed by the issuing banks, the bank said in a statement on Tuesday. It is considered to be the largest policy ever issued in … Read more
CAIRO/GAZA: Israeli tanks and warplanes bombarded the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, killing dozens of Palestinians, and US President Joe Biden warned Israel it was losing international support because of its “indiscriminate” bombing of civilians in its war against Hamas militants.In a further sign of world concern over the conduct of the conflict, now in its … Read more