LONDON: Libya's investment authority is expecting a UN sign-off by the end of the year to actively manage its $70 billion assets for the first time in more than a decade, its chief executive told Reuters. The LIA, established under Muammar Gaddafi in 2006 to manage the country's oil wealth, has been under a UN … Read more
WASHINGTON: A newly confirmed famine in a sprawling camp for people displaced by war in Sudan's Darfur region is growing out of control as the country's fighters block aid, threatening to be bigger and deadlier than the world's last major famine 13 years ago. Officials issued the warning on Friday.
BEIRUT, LEBANON: As the leader of Hezbollah threatened to avenge Israel's killing of its top commander, thousands gathered in Beirut for a dance extravaganza in a stark illustration of Lebanon's deep divisions.In the southern suburbs of the capital – a Hezbollah stronghold – thousands of black-clad women and men in military uniform joined Thursday's funeral … Read more
Dhahran: Scientists working in the ancient oasis of Alula in northwestern Saudi Arabia were excited to discover a new species of snake earlier this year. With its striking red color and vertical black collar, the reptile is perfectly suited to leaping against the sand and rocks of the hedgerows. This charismatic new species, which is … Read more
Lebanon has the right to defend its land amid systematic Israeli escalation, Mikati told army officials Beirut: Lebanon is determined to defend its land and sovereignty, Acting Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Friday. “We will not hesitate to do so, regardless of the sacrifices,” he said. Mikati described the regional developments as “alarming”, indicating … Read more
JEDDAH: Saudi watchmaker Abdulrahman Al-Zahrani developed an interest in watches at an early age and is one of the first Saudis to join the world of watch engineers, driven by his commitment to the craft. His journey into watchmaking began while working for a company representing Longines. The lack of local skilled watchmakers sparked his … Read more
Lebanon has the right to defend its land amid systematic Israeli escalation, Mikati told army officials Beirut: Lebanon is determined to defend its land and sovereignty, Acting Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Friday. “We will not hesitate to do so, regardless of the sacrifices,” he said. Mikati described the regional developments as “alarming”, indicating … Read more
Masked attackers vandalized the headquarters of Venezuela's opposition leader as tensions rose after the election Caracas: Half a dozen masked assailants ransacked the headquarters of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Friday in the latest escalation of violence against opponents of Nicolas Maduro following Venezuela's disputed presidential election.According to Machado's party, the attack took … Read more
Saqqah: The Al-Juf region of Saudi Arabia has recently experienced an increase in economic and tourism activity, thanks to three festivals that provide diverse entertainment for families and youth in the region. The third Al-Jouf Bounty Festival in Sakaka, which ended on Thursday, attracted an impressive crowd of nearly 70,000 visitors during its four-day run. … Read more
Madinah: Farmers in Madinah have started harvesting dates as the date fruits are optimally ripe in this agricultural season, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The ripening process of date palms involves several stages, starting with pollination and proceeding to thinning, where excess fruit is removed to support optimal growth. Before the dates are harvested, the … Read more
