A Republican congressman has been recorded suggesting Gaza should be bombed like “Nagasaki and Hiroshima,” the two Japanese cities destroyed by atomic weapons in the Second World War, in comments that have drawn condemnation in the US. In audio released on YouTube, Tim Walberg suggested Washington should not spend a “dime” on humanitarian aid in…
EA Sports has announced the launch of the first-ever Ramadan tournament, set to take place during the holy month from March 18 to 29. The EA Sports FC Ramadan Tournament will be organized by Zawaya Gaming and powered by Pepsi with support from the Saudi eSports Federation. The event will feature two parallel knockout tournaments:…
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have been ranked first and third respectively in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report for 2023-2024. The report, which assesses the entrepreneurial ecosystems of countries worldwide, is highly regarded by international bodies such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund and various UN organizations,Saudi Arabia showed significant progress in its entrepreneurial…
The month of Ramadan, with all its social gatherings, is a time for Saudis to update their wardrobes with traditional and contemporary fits for iftar and sahoor events. Many abaya designers seize the opportunity to produce collections for Ramadan which they showcase on social media or at bazaars. Abaya fashion designer Jana Khojah created a…
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call on Saturday with the Prime Minister of Palestine and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed Mustafa, Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Faisal congratulated Mustafa on his appointment to form the Palestinian government, and on assuming the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs. The prince also wished success…
Saudi Pro League superstars Cristiano Ronaldo, Roberto Firmino, Fabinho Tavares and Roger Ibanez recently enjoyed a Red Sea holiday with their families, Saudi Press Agency reported. The players stayed at luxury hotels in the area and also engaged in water sports and explored the surrounding islands. They took in the Red Sea islands by air, accompanied by the…
The Italian airforce said on Friday it intercepted unidentified aircraft flying over international waters in the Baltic Sea, and two defense sources in Rome identified them as Russian planes. The two interceptions were carried out on Thursday and Friday morning by Italian Eurofighter jets based in the Polish base of Malbork as part of a…
The United States in recent days authorized the transfer of billions of dollars worth of bombs and fighter jets to Israel even as it publicly expresses concerns about an anticipated military offensive in Rafah, the Washington Post reported on Friday. The new arms packages include more than 1,800 MK84 2,000-pound bombs and 500 MK82 500-pound…
Growth is an opportunity and a challenge. Across the Kingdom, a raft of projects is creating dynamic new sectors and communities. This presents a huge opportunity for our nation. For the thousands of us who are making those projects happen, one challenge is to ensure that as we grow, we do so together with our…
Saudi Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel recently met the Ambassador of Mauritius to Saudi Arabia Showkutally Soodhun at his office at the ministry in Riyadh. During the meeting, a number of issues of common interest and ways to enhance health cooperation between the two countries were discussed, Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. The meeting was…
