RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index closed at 12,708.34 points on Monday, gaining 41.44 points, or 0.33 percent. The parallel market Nomu also gained 158.48 points, or 0.6 percent, to conclude at 26,548.59. However, the MSCI Tadawul 30 Index fell 4.77 points – 0.3 percent – to finish at 1,610.23. The main index posted a trading value of … Read more
TALLINN, Estonia: Russian authorities have put more Kremlin critics on a wanted list as its crackdown against dissent reaches unprecedented levels since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine more than two years ago.
‘Oppenheimer’ finally premieres in Japan to mixed reactions and high emotions TOKYO: “Oppenheimer” finally premiered Friday in the nation where two cities were obliterated 79 years ago by the nuclear weapons invented by the American scientist who was the subject of the Oscar-winning film. Japanese filmgoers’ reactions understandably were mixed and highly emotional.Toshiyuki Mimaki, who … Read more
JERUSALEM: It’s the last wish of a dying mother, to be with her daughter once more. But six months into Israel’s war against Hamas, time is running out for Liora Argamani, who hopes to stay alive long enough to see her kidnapped daughter come home. “I want to see her one more time. Talk to … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Thursday, gaining 83.20 points, or 0.66 percent, to close at 12,705.42. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR7.96 billion ($2.12 billion) as 126 stocks advanced, while 96 retreated. Similarly, the MSCI Tadawul Index increased by 16.27 points, or 1.01 percent, to close at … Read more
UAE Pro League preview: Wasl march on, Iniesta strike not enough to save Emirates DUBAI: Spain legend Andres Iniesta’s strike was not enough to quiet deafening alarm bells at relegation-threatened Emirates Club, results strengthened Al-Wasl’s grip on the title and Morocco striker Walid Azaro hit a “super hat-trick”’ for an appreciative Ajman during ADNOC Pro … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is emerging as a proactive leader, pioneering green initiatives to mitigate economic challenges posed by the transformation toward sustainability, according to the International Monetary Fund. A recent report by the IMF highlighted the intricate dynamics at play and underscored the Gulf Cooperation Council and Saudi Arabia’s strategic positioning in this evolving scenario. … Read more
RIYADH: With twinkling lights turned on and the smell of freshly fried samosas in the air, Muslim and non-Muslim expat households across the Kingdom join in observing the holy month of Ramadan, marked by its spiritual nature and family-centric values Expats share both their excitement and expected challenges as they observe Ramadan away from home. … Read more
Frankly Speaking: Did Oct. 7 attack expedite recognition of Palestine? DUBAI: Statements from Western leaders indicate Palestine is now closer to full UN membership than it was prior to the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked the ongoing war in Gaza, according to Riyad Mansour, the permanent observer of the State of Palestine … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index closed at 12,555.72 points on Monday, losing 62.90 points or 0.50 percent. The MSCI Tadawul Index also dipped by 7.94 points or 0.50 percent to finish at 1,595.64, while the parallel market Nomu rose by 50.82 points or 0.19 percent to conclude at 26,375.41. The main index posted a … Read more