RIYADH: Kuwait’s interior ministry foiled a plan by a “terrorist” cell that intended to target Shiite places of worship, Kuwait News Agency said on Thursday. Security personnel were able to follow up on the cell, monitor its movements, and arrest three members belonging to a terrorist organization, KUNA said. The Arab defendants were referred to the Public Prosecution so that legal … Read more
Dushmantha Chameera’s heroics not enough to save Dubai Capitals from ILT20 defeat to Sharjah Warriors DUBAI: The Dubai Capitals’ bowler Dushmantha Chameera picked up four wickets in the DP World ILT20 clash against the Sharjah Warriors, but it was not enough to counter the batting prowess of Johnson Charles, who helped his team chase down … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s entrepreneurial landscape is rapidly expanding thanks to close collaboration between the public and private sectors, business leaders highlighted during a two-day event in Riyadh. Convened at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center, the Social Development Bank Forum for Entrepreneurship and Modern Business Practices brought together 85 local and international speakers, 30 global organizations and … Read more
MAKKAH: Photographer Abdulrahman Al-Almaei is leveraging the latest 3-D technology to offer Saudis a new way of capturing precious moments. As well as taking pictures of people, the lensman aims to document significant memories and record the Kingdom’s rich heritage, along with important stages in culture, clothing, and cuisine. Using 3-D photography and printing, Abdulrahman … Read more
DUBAI: Hollywood star Sharon Stone returned to Saudi Arabia to explore the historic landscape of AlUla in December. During her trip to the Kingdom, the “Basic Instinct” actress visited Madrasat Addeera – a learning hub for traditional crafts – to dive deeper into AlUla’s creative and cultural life. At Madrasat Addeera, a girls’ school in … Read more