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
Dubai: The picturesque town of Aix-les-Bains is set to host a historic event as France stages its first camel race with international participants at the 2024 Paris Olympics, although the event is not associated with the Summer Games. The groundbreaking event on August 4, featuring jockeys from the Arabian Desert Camel Riding Center in Dubai, … Read more
Dhaka: US-Bangla Airlines, Bangladesh's largest airline by fleet size, has launched direct flights from Dhaka to Jeddah amid growing demand for travel to Saudi Arabia. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Farooq Khan inaugurated the flight on Thursday evening. “We launched the Dhaka-Jeddah flight as part of our long-term expansion plan,” the carrier's general manager Kamrul … Read more
Dubai: The picturesque town of Aix-les-Bains is set to host a historic event as France stages its first camel race with international participants at the 2024 Paris Olympics, although the event is not associated with the Summer Games. The groundbreaking event on August 4, featuring jockeys from the Arabian Desert Camel Riding Center in Dubai, … Read more
Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the 'Avengers' films as the villain in 1 of Marvel's Comic-Con twists. San Diego: Marvel Studios danced back to San Diego Comic-Con with a sing-along for a panel that included news about Deadpool variants and the next two “Avengers” films and surprise guests including Harrison Ford and Robert Downey … Read more
The meeting of the Investment Working Group ushered in a new era in India-Saudi Arabia trade relations RIYADH: Trade and economic ties between India and Saudi Arabia have taken another step forward as the countries' inaugural High-Level Task Force on Investment concluded earlier this week. The body was established in 2023 when the kingdom's Crown … Read more
