Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was in Tehran on Tuesday for talks with Iranian officials, state media reported, a day after the UN Security Council called for a ceasefire in the group’s war with Israel.“Hamas bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh, during his trip to Tehran on Tuesday, will meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian,” Iran’s official…
An all-female group of curators are responsible for the National Pavilion of Saudi Arabia at the 60th Venice Biennale this year. Jessica Cerasi, Maya El-Khalil, and assistant curator Shadin AlBulaihed will work with artist Manal AlDowayan on her installation for the event, which begins April 20 under the theme “Stranieri Ovunque — Foreigners Everywhere.” AlDowayan…
The public and private sector employees in Saudi Arabia will get a 4-day holiday for Eid Al Fitr in April, as announced by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. On Saturday, the authorities announced that most employees would get four days off from Monday, April 8 (Ramadan 29, 1445). Since Friday and Saturday…
The Fawanees festival, an annual event organized by the Makkah Chamber and endorsed by the Ministry of Culture, has attracted many visitors this Ramadan, according to its organizers. Held at the Makkah Chamber’s Exhibition and Events Center, the festival is billed as offering “a diverse range of entertainment, cultural, social and artistic experiences.” With more…
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued directives to establish the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority, to further promote sustainable practices across sectors, preserve biodiversity, and expand natural reserves and green spaces in the emirate. The…
DUBAI: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met on Sunday with several heads of state on the sidelines of the G20 summit in India. During the brief meetings, the leaders discussed bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia, as well as regional and global issues. The crown prince is leading the Kingdom’s delegation participating in the G20…
Abu Dhabi: Tom Cruise arrived on Sunday to Abu Dhabi International Airport’s Midfield Terminal, where key parts of the movie “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” were shot, ahead of the film’s Middle East premiere at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental on Monday night. The star of the highly anticipated seventh instalment of the Mission:…
RIYADH: Saudi astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Al-Qarni contacted a group of students in Riyadh using amateur radio frequencies from the International Space Station. The initiative was coordinated with the Saudi Space Commission, the Ministry of Education and the Communications, and the Communications, Space and Technology Commission. It aims to engage students in science and…
DUBAI: The UAE’s Rashid Rover’s crash site on the moon has been located, it was revealed in new photographs released by NASA on Tuesday. The rover, which was carried on the Hakuto-R Lander built by Japan’s ispace inc., crash-landed last month after the lander lost contact with mission control. NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter took 10…
New Delhi : Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had a productive meeting with Toshi Shiabata, the CEO of Japanese semiconductor firm Renesas Electronics and discussed various aspects of technology and innovation in the field of semiconductors. The Japanese company’s CEO called on PM Modi on Friday. Replying to a tweet by Renesas Electronics, the Prime…
