CAIRO: Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo stands as a revered sanctuary, uniting both Egyptians and foreigners in spiritual devotion, particularly during the evening and Taraweeh prayers held throughout the holy month of Ramadan. Witnessing a daily influx of worshippers, the mosque possesses a profound spirit of camaraderie, brotherhood, and unity, drawing individuals from all corners of … Read more
World Governments Summit provides ‘exceptional opportunity’ to address today’s challenges: Experts DUBAI: This year’s World Governments Summit will present world leaders and delegates with a unique opportunity to combine efforts and address ongoing challenges amid rising regional tensions, organizers said ahead of the mega-event. The three-day summit, set to kick off in Dubai on Monday, … Read more
PARIS: Aleksander Ceferin said Thursday he would not seek a fourth term as UEFA president in 2027 despite the approval of controversial reforms that would allow him to extend his mandate.“I decided around six months ago that I’m not planning to run in 2027 anymore,” the 56-year-old Slovenian lawyer said at a press conference following … Read more
Middle East faces stark choice between diplomacy and escalation, Lebanon’s caretaker PM Najib Mikati tells Arab News DAVOS: Najib Mikati, Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, said on Tuesday that Israel’s recent attacks on Lebanese soil, as well as the ongoing hostilities in Gaza, presented the region with two possible outcomes — win-win or lose-lose. In an … Read more
DUBAI: Egypt’s Suez canal authority chief said on Sunday the authority is closely monitoring the current tensions in the Red Sea. The authority is “closely following the consequences of current tensions in the Red Sea on the traffic in the canal,” Chairman Osama Rabea said in a statement, adding that maritime traffic in the canal is … Read more
DUBAI: Iraq has reservations over an item in the final COP28 deal that restricts its capabilities to work “to implement its commitments to the Iraqi people and national interests,” according to a government statement on Thursday. The government praised the efforts of the Iraqi negotiators who it said were able to preserve the role of … Read more