A campaign on how to choose the proper animals for sacrifice and ensure that it is free of diseases has been launched in Madinah province ahead of Eid Al-Adha. Dubbed “My Sacrifice,” the awareness campaign is a project of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture’s Department of Animal Wealth, according to the Saudi Press…
Jordan’s King Abdullah said on Tuesday that humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip could not wait for a ceasefire and that Palestinians in Gaza were facing death and devastation. Speaking at an emergency international conference at Jordan’s King Hussein bin Talal Convention Center, the king said: “We stand today at a critical juncture in human…
The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed a $1m core contribution agreement with UN Women, in a bid to reinforce its commitment to promote empowering women and girls worldwide. The funds will place a major impact on UN Women’s initiatives in key areas, including economic empowerment, ending violence against women, supporting women’s leadership and…
Intel is halting the expansion of a major factory project in Israel, which was going to pump an extra $15 billion toward a chip plant.The chip giant in December said it was going to expand an ongoing $10 billion plan at the Kiryat Gat site, in the south of the country, currently under construction.Solicited by…
Saudi Arabia’s Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud has inspected the preparations of the security forces for this year hajj, the Saudi Press Agency said early Tuesday. During the hajj security forces annual celebration attended by the minister, Director of Public Security Mohammed Al-Bassami said that the security forces are fully prepared and ready to…
Muslims embarking on the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj this year have been urged by the government to be mindful of the guidelines and regulations in place to protect the well-being of all. Obtaining a Hajj permit is the most crucial step before embarking on the journey. This requirement applies to citizens, residents and visitors. Failure…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his latest trip to the Middle East, where America’s top diplomat urged approval of a ceasefire proposal that faced new uncertainty following Israel’s hostage rescue operation that killed many Palestinians and turmoil in Netanyahu’s government.With no firm public response yet…
Manama, June 9 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, received General Michael Kurilla, Commander of the United States Central Command, at the Al Safriya Palace today. His Majesty welcomed General Kurilla and expressed Bahrain’s pride in its long-standing historical ties and robust strategic partnership with…
Muscat: Represented by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, the Sultanate of Oman on Sunday marked World Accreditation Day which is celebrated this year under the theme of “Accreditation: Empowering Tomorrow and Shaping the Future”. The theme focuses on the significance of accreditation amid rapid global developments. Oman’s celebration included the opening of a…
RIYADH: A strong stock of government financial assets has cemented Kuwait’s standing as it secures an ‘A+’ rating from Standard & Poor. In its latest report, the global rating agency affirmed Kuwait’s sovereign rating with a stable outlook, primarily attributing it to government financial assets supporting around 418 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product…
