RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Monday warned against the ‘catastrophic consequences’ of any Israeli attack on Rafah, south of Gaza, during his speech at the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council. “In this light, we warn against the disastrous repercussions of an attack on Rafah, as the last refuge for civilians, who…
RIYADH: It was the Ronaldo and Talisca show on Sunday as Al-Nassr moved to within four points of Al-Hilal at the top of the Roshn Saudi League with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Riyadh rivals Al-Shabab. Three times Al-Nassr took the lead, once through Cristiano Ronaldo and twice through Anderson Talisca. Twice Al-Shabab — who…
BEIRUT: The Israeli military said Monday its air force was striking targets of the militant Hebollah group “deep inside Lebanon,” where residents reported explosions near the northeastern city of Baalbek.The strikes are among the deepest into Lebanon since the Israel-Hamas war began more than four months ago. They come a day after Israel’s Defense Minister…
The historical district of Al Shindagha in Dubai has transformed into a vibrant hub, emulsifying artists and art enthusiasts from across the region as it hosts the Sikka Art and Design Festival. With over 500 local, regional, and global creatives and artists, the 12th edition of the festival aims to provide an innovative platform that…
The U.S. and Britain struck 18 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday, answering a recent surge in attacks by the Iran-backed militia group on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, including a missile strike this past week that set fire to a cargo vessel. According to U.S. officials, American and British fighter…
In the past 10 years, the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships saw only two women’s singles finals go into a third set. The final on Saturday produced a rare three-setter again in Dubai which ended with unseeded Italian Jasmine Paolini beating Russian qualifier Anna Kalinskaya 4-6 7-5 7-5. The 28-year-old showed remarkable resilience to fight…
Travel time on Dubai’s Al Khail Road will be slashed by 30 per cent as a new Dh700 million project was announced Sunday. The Al Khail road improvement project will see five bridges constructed, eliminating traffic congestions along the highway. Road improvement works will be carried out in multiple locations including Zabeel, Meydan, Al Quoz…
More than a week has passed since heavy rains wreaked havoc in the eastern coast of the UAE, particularly in some neighbourhoods of Kalba. As floods receded, residents made their way back home only to be welcomed with the daunting task of cleaning up and replacing damaged furniture. Some grappled with the reality of lost…
Top shareholders in troubled Indian educational technology firm Byju’s, including investment giant Prosus, voted on Friday to sack its billionaire founder, a decision the once high-flying company refused to recognise. Byju’s, which is controlled by CEO Byju Raveendran, was formerly one of India’s most valuable start-ups as demand for its online learning products boomed during…
Adam Zampa took 4-34 as Australia rolled New Zealand for 102 in 17 overs to win the second Twenty20 international by 72 runs Friday and take an insurmountable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The Australians will head towards the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and United States in June with more confidence after…
