Israel advances most West Bank settlements in decades: EU

Lebanon has the right to defend its country amid systematic Israeli escalation, Mikati tells army officers BEIRUT: Lebanon is determined to defend its country and its sovereignty, Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Friday. “We will not hesitate to do it, regardless of the sacrifices,” he said. Mikati described the regional developments as “disturbing”, signaling … Read more

Festivals showcase Al-Jouf region | Arab News

JEDDAH: Saudi watchmaker Abdulrahman Al-Zahrani developed an interest in watches at a young age and is now among the very first Saudis to join the world of watch engineers, driven by his dedication to the craft. His journey into watchmaking began when he worked at a company representing Longines. The lack of local skilled watchmakers … Read more

Madinah farmers begin date harvest as season nears peak ripeness of fruit

MADINAH: Farmers in Medina have started harvesting dates as the palm fruit reached optimum maturity this agricultural season, Saudi Press Agency reported. The process of ripening date palms involves several steps, beginning with pollination and progressing to thinning, where excess fruit is removed to support optimal growth. The dates are carefully wrapped in palm leaves … Read more

Morocco march into Olympic men’s football semifinals

DUBAI: The picturesque town of Aix-les-Bains is poised to host a historic event as France stages its first camel race with international participants during the 2024 Paris Olympics, although the event is not linked to the Summer Games. Taking place on August 4 and featuring jockeys from Dubai's Arabian Desert Camel Riding Center, this ground-breaking … Read more

Power cuts will force more people to leave Ukraine: central bank

DHAKA: US-Bangla Airlines, the largest airline in Bangladesh by fleet size, has launched direct flights from Dhaka to Jeddah amid rising demand for travel to Saudi Arabia. The inaugural flight was launched by Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Faruk Khan on Thursday evening. “We launched the Dhaka-Jeddah flight as part of our long-term expansion plan,” … Read more

Hungarian facing Algeria boxer at center of Olympic gender row says not fair

DUBAI: The picturesque town of Aix-les-Bains is poised to host a historic event as France stages its first camel race with international participants during the 2024 Paris Olympics, although the event is not linked to the Summer Games. Taking place on August 4 and featuring jockeys from Dubai's Arabian Desert Camel Riding Center, this ground-breaking … Read more