RIYADH: In a world fixated on beauty and aesthetic perfection, Saudi artist Asrar Al-Qarni is boldly producing anti-aesthetic and unsettling art. Through her work, the 33-year-old challenges traditional notions of beauty and protests conformity. She compels viewers to confront uncomfortable truths and explore darker aspects of society. This unconventional approach to art can be seen … Read more
BARCELONA, Spain: Real Madrid ground out a 1-0 win at Mallorca in the Spanish league on Saturday while resting top players ahead of their decisive Champions League game at Manchester City. Midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni scored the only goal three minutes after halftime. The victory on the Mediterranean island increased Madrid’s commanding lead of the league … Read more
MIAMI: PGA Tour chief Jay Monahan said Tuesday talks with the Saudi Arabian backers of LIV Golf were “accelerating” but was tight-lipped on how the proposed joint venture between the two bodies would work. Speaking to reporters ahead of this week’s Players Championship, Monahan said negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) were progressing. … Read more
SINGAPORE: Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah and Princess Rajwa Al-Hussein arrived in Singapore on Thursday on their first official overseas visit. During the two-day trip at the invitation of Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, the crown prince was scheduled to hold meetings with the city state’s top officials, including the PM, President Tharman … Read more
Explore this article Download Travel with Alex, a talented designer with big dreams, as he explores the unknown in search of his history. In Road Trip, the process of rearranging familiar objects into novel configurations is itself an interesting adventure. Alex and her traveling friends must pack an extensive inventory of items for their journey. … Read more
TORONTO: Khaleejis are no strangers to Georgia. Last year alone, more than 140,000 GCC residents made their way there to, with Saudi Arabia providing the most visitors from the region (79 percent).
Killing of Hamas operative Saleh Al-Arouri in Beirut fits pattern of Israeli operations in Lebanon LONDON: The suspected targeted strike by Israel on senior Hamas operative Saleh Al-Arouri in Beirut’s southern suburbs this week was an unexpected escalation in the regional conflict, especially given that it happened in a Hezbollah stronghold. The attack is not … Read more
Earlier this year, Yasmine Idriss sat down with Arab News just before setting off to Iceland to cycle the country’s Ring Road on the journey of a lifetime. Now, she has become the first Arab woman to complete the grueling trip. Initially, she thought her time on the road — which runs for almost 1,400 … Read more
Tyrese Maxey scores 42 points, 76ers outlast Rockets 131-127 without injured Joel Embiid HOUSTON: Tyrese Maxey had 42 points and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers outlasted the Houston Rockets 131-127 on Friday night. Philadelphia superstar Joel Embiid was out for a third consecutive game with a sprained right ankle and will miss at least one more … Read more
2023 Year in review: A time of tumult, tragedies and transition in the Middle East IRBIL, Iraqi Kurdistan: The Middle East and North Africa region has witnessed another tumultuous year, marked by events ranging from the worst earthquake of the century to the bloodiest chapter yet of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. At the same time, however, … Read more