RIYADH: Outer Edge Riyadh, the Web3 innovation forum, is set to bring together some of the biggest names in the blockchain, artificial intelligence, and gaming ecosystems from around the world at The Garage in the Saudi capital on Tuesday. The summit, in partnership with Animoca Brands and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, aims to … Read more
Saudi Arabia and Armenia to forge ‘road map’ for diplomatic ties, FM Ararat Mirzoyan tells Arab News RIYADH: Armenia is committed to drafting a “road map” for the development of diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia, Ararat Mirzoyan, Armenia’s minister for foreign affairs, told Arab News on Thursday in an exclusive interview during a visit to … Read more
JEDDAH: In the northern part of the Kingdom, the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve, which is recognized by BirdLife International, has strengthened its standing as one of the biggest and most important bird regions in the world through recent expansions. The additions to the global bird sites within the reserve include the At-Turaif area, … Read more
Dr. Ghassan Abu Sitta elected Glasgow University rector: a victory for Palestine solidarity LONDON: The Palestinian-British surgeon Dr. Ghassan Abu Sitta has been elected rector of the University of Glasgow, winning an overwhelming 80 percent of the vote following a campaign that resonated deeply with students. In early October, at the start of Israel’s military … Read more
‘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
Aatif Alshahri has been general manager of financial affairs at the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu since February 2018. He has more than 20 years’ experience in the petrochemical industry, project management, business analysis, financial planning, strategic planning, working capital management, process improvement, as well as budgeting and forecasting.
LONDON: The Syndicate of Lebanese Press Editors has announced plans to take legal action against Israel at the International Criminal Court for its “atrocities” committed during the war against journalists and media workers. “Israel must be held accountable for its crimes and must not escape punishment,” the syndicate said in a statement following a meeting … Read more
Opinion piece about Detroit suburb is ‘racist and Islamophobic,’ Democrats say LANSING, Michigan: An op-ed piece that dubbed a Detroit suburb “America’s jihad capital” is being condemned by two Democratic state lawmakers, who described it as “racist and Islamophobic” in a resolution presented Tuesday.Introduced by state Rep. Alabas Farhat and House Floor Leader Abraham Aiyash, … Read more
JEDDAH: The Royal Commission for AlUla has launched the Hegra Conservation Project in collaboration with the Italian company Estia, which has 30 years of experience in the field. Hegra is the first Saudi archeological site on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Led by Prof. Mauro Matteini, former director of the Italian National Research Council, a team … Read more
LONDON: UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron has been asked to clarify claims he made regarding arms sales to Israel by the chair of the UK’s foreign affairs select committee. Cameron recommended arms sales to Israel be allowed to continue on Dec. 8 despite fears by Foreign Office officials over Israel’s military and humanitarian conduct in … Read more