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
JEDDAH: During Ramadan, households across the Kingdom often use all types of decorations to create a warm and inviting atmosphere that captures the essence of the holy month. Jeddah residents looking to purchase Ramadan and Eid decorations can find a wide variety of options at local shops including Al-Hadaya Center, Abyat, Ya Balash, Al-Bashawat, Bravo, … Read more
RIYADH: The month of Ramadan, with all its social gatherings, is a time for Saudis to update their wardrobes with traditional and contemporary fits for iftar and sahoor events. Many abaya designers seize the opportunity to produce collections for Ramadan which they showcase on social media or at bazaars. Abaya fashion designer Jana Khojah created … Read more
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
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia artist Laila Al-Jindan is not shy about using bold colors and an expressionist style in her paintings and collages as she attempts to interpret the country’s heritage and transformation. “At the same time, I always make sure to reflect Saudi traditions and culture in my paintings in a modern way. I believe … Read more
JEDDAH: Nestled in the heart of Jeddah’s historic district are heritage hotels launched by the Jeddah Historic District Program under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture and in partnership with Al-Balad Development Co. These hotels, including Beit Jokhdar, Beit Al-Rayess and Beit Kedwan, have been meticulously restored while preserving their architectural features to provide … Read more
SAO PAULO: Brazil sent its biggest ever delegation to the Middle East’s largest food and beverage trade fair this year. From Feb. 19-23, 117 Brazilian companies conducted business with buyers from all over the world at the 29th edition of Gulfood in Dubai. Andre Muller, agribusiness manager at the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, … Read more
TBILISI: Like many other young Russians, Anastasia Panchenko’s political awakening came courtesy of Alexei Navalny. Left reeling by his sudden death, she is looking now to his widow Yulia to take on the mantle of Russian opposition leader.Since Navalny died in an Arctic penal colony last Friday, Panchenko has been coming most days to lay … Read more
Houthi attack severely damages Belize-flagged ship in key strait leading to Red Sea DUBAI: A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthis that damaged a Belize-flagged ship traveling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait that connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden has forced the crew to abandon the vessel, authorities said Monday. Another ship reportedly … Read more
Israel vows to ‘finish the job’ in Gaza as War Cabinet member threatens a Ramadan deadline for Rafah RAFAH, Gaza Strip: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday brushed off growing calls to halt the military offensive in Gaza, vowing to “finish the job” as a member of his War Cabinet threatened to invade the … Read more