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CAIRO: The Arab League and Arab Parliament have condemned Iran’s missile strikes on the city of Erbil in northern Iraq, which led to the deaths of several civilians. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, head of the Arab League, said the attacks were a flagrant violation of Iraq’s sovereignty. He offered his condolences to the families of the … Read more
RIYADH: The combination of private and public capital is capable of propelling efforts to achieve climate goals, according to the executive director of the Green Climate Fund. Speaking during a panel discussion titled “Climate & Nature: Seed Capital Needed” on the third day of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Mafalda Duarte explained how … Read more
Mancini’s Green Falcons looking for Saudi fans to help drive Asian Cup ambitions RIYADH: Saudi Arabia kick off their AFC Asian Cup campaign against Oman on Tuesday, and though there will be massive pressure on manager Roberto Mancini’s side to immediately deliver with a win, the players are used to the huge occasions these days. … Read more
JEDDAH: The obstacle course racing challenge Tough Mudder returns to Jeddah on Friday for the second of four events taking place in the Kingdom this year. The event is being hosted by the Saudi Sports for All Federation at King Abdullah Sports Stadium. The 2024 edition of the event will include a 10 km race … Read more
UN human rights experts warn of ‘unfolding genocide’ as ‘every single person in Gaza’ goes hungry NEW YORK CITY: Independent UN experts on Tuesday warned that Gazans now account for 80 per cent of all people facing famine or catastrophic hunger worldwide. It came as they highlighted the unprecedented humanitarian emergency in the Gaza Strip … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Aramco has retained its position as the most valuable company in the Middle East in the latest global ranking by the strategy consulting firm Brand Finance, with a $41.6 billion brand value. The Saudi energy giant is followed by Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., valued at $15.2 billion, according to the report. Globally, … Read more
LONDON: Journalists at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC, threatened on Tuesday to stage a walkout unless the organization’s leadership urgently meets with them in the wake of the termination of radio host Antoinette Lattouf. Lebanese-Australian broadcaster Lattouf was dismissed from ABC Radio Sydney on Dec. 20, only three days into her short-term contract filling in … Read more
RIYADH: A strategic partnership agreement was signed on Tuesday between Saudi Arabia’s petrochemical manufacturing company Alujain Corporation and Basell International Holdings, a subsidiary of LyondellBasell Industries, at the Ministry of Energy headquarters in Riyadh on Tuesday. The agreement, inked in the presence of Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, outlines Basell’s acquisition of a 35 … Read more
The AFC Asian Cup has been graced by several household names. This includes South Korea’s Premier League talisman Son Heung-min and dominant Serie A champion Kim Min-jae, as well as Saudi Arabia’s man for the big moments Salem Al-Dawsari. Iran’s Mehdi Taremi has long made his mark as a regular UEFA Champions League scorer, and … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Aramco has retained its position as the most valuable company in the Middle East in the latest global ranking by the strategy consulting firm Brand Finance, with a $41.6 billion brand value. The Saudi energy giant is followed by Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., valued at $15.2 billion, according to the report. Globally, … Read more