Egypt deplores Israeli assaults on civilians in Gaza Strip

AMMAN: King Abdullah told a delegation of US congressional aides on Sunday at the Al-Husseiniya Palace that Jordan will not be drawn into the ongoing Gaza conflict and will prioritize the security of its citizens. While reaffirming Jordan's commitment to regional stability, King Abdullah also called for urgent efforts to reduce tensions and ensure an … Read more

Yemen toll of flooding fatalities climbs to 61

AL-MUKALLA: Four internally displaced persons were killed and many others injured on Sunday in Yemen's central Marib province when torrential rain and strong winds battered their tents. The four deaths rise to 61 the number in Yemen reported by the United Nations since the end of July. The internationally recognized government's Executive Unit for Internally … Read more

ACWA Power restructures debt and ownership in Turkish affiliate 

RIYADH: Saudi energy giant ACWA Power has restructured debt and ownership of its Turkish subsidiary, converting outstanding loans into equity following an agreement with major lenders and minority shareholders. ACWA Guc, which operates the 950 megawatt gas turbine power plant in Kirikkale, Turkiye, is partially and indirectly owned by ACWA Power. The deal involves lenders … Read more

Qatar sees 36% rise in building permits issued in July

RIYADH: Outbound remittances from Saudi Arabia reached $3.2 billion in June, reflecting an annual increase of 11.32 percent, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Saudi Arabia, also known as SAMA. This figure underlines the Kingdom's significant role in global remittance flows and is a testament to the economic dynamism affecting the … Read more

Lindsay Lohan reveals ‘Freaky Friday 2’ title at Disney fan event

DUBAI: Fans welcomed Dubai-based Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan at Disney's D23 fan convention at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. On Saturday, Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, the stars of the upcoming “Freaky Friday” sequel, revealed to fans for the first time the sequel's official title, “Freakier Friday,” which is expected in theaters in 2025.