WHO says sending over 1 million polio vaccines to Gaza

CAIRO: The Israeli army on Wednesday issued a new evacuation order for Palestinians in areas of northern Gaza that were first struck at the start of the war with Hamas in October, after the militants fired a fresh volley of rockets into Israel.Army spokesman Avichay Adrai posted evacuation orders in several districts of Beit Hanoun … Read more

Oil Updates — prices edge higher on Mideast tensions despite weak demand

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's retail real estate sales are expected to grow from 2.4 percent in 2024 to 2.7 percent by 2027 to reach $183.2 billion due to modernization and urban development. In its latest Saudi Arabia real estate forecast release, global consultancy firm Deloitte, citing the Economist Intelligence Unit, revealed that retail sales will reach … Read more

Saudi Arabia’s POS spending jumps 31% to $3.91bn in latest weekly data

Closing bell: Saudi main index closes at 11,679, Middle Eastern stock markets rebound RIYADH: Most Gulf stock markets rebounded on Tuesday as US Federal Reserve officials calmed investor nerves after the previous session's global sell-off on fears of a possible US recession. Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index closed up 174.70 points, or 1.52 percent, … Read more

Turkiye to submit request to join genocide case against Israel in UN court

Ankara: Turkey will request the United Nations Court on Wednesday to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel, a Turkish official said. The declaration of intervention will be submitted to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity in accordance with rules. Turkey, one of the fiercest … Read more

Thai court orders dissolution of opposition Move Forward Party

Dhaka: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus was appointed chief adviser to Bangladesh's interim government on Tuesday, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned following a violent crackdown on a student-led uprising.Yunus was appointed to the post by Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahbuddin after he met with student leaders and the heads of the three … Read more

Review: Debut novel of Palestinian writer explores exile, displacement through the female body

Dubai: American singer and songwriter Katy Perry this week highlighted an Arab designer during the filming of her house-inspired music video for the single “Lifetime”. She wore Gilas Dalida PVC platform mules by Romanian-Jordanian footwear designer Amina Muaddi. The shoe has a clear design with the entire structure including the heel and platform made of … Read more