DAMASCUS: Majida has been working from a central Damascus cafe almost every day for a year, depending on it for reliable electricity and wifi in a country plagued by debilitating power cuts.“Without cafes, I would have been unable to work because of the long blackouts at home,” said the graphic designer, 42, declining to provide … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Architecture and Design Commission chiefs on Tuesday opened registration for the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism Award, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The award recognizes environmental projects that uphold the charter’s principles while encouraging high-quality built designs. Its categories are for completed, unbuilt, and university student projects.
Arab nations see 9.8% surge in public expenditure, reaching $957.5bn in 2022: report RIYADH: Arab countries witnessed a 9.8 percent increase in total public expenditure, reaching $957.5 billion in 2022, compared to $878.9 billion in 2021, according to a recent analysis. The 43rd edition of the Arab Monetary Fund’s Joint Arab Economic Report disclosed that … Read more
ABU DHABI: World No. 6 Ons Jabeur and Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka will compete in the doubles at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, which begins on Saturday, after being awarded a wild card. Hosted by Mubadala and presented by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the WTA 500 event returns to the International Tennis Centre, … Read more
DUBAI: The world’s top 10 players have all confirmed they will play at this year’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, which includes No. 1 Iga Swiatek and No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka. Swiatek, who suffered a shock defeat to teenager Linda Noskova at the Australian Open, will be looking to avenge the final defeat she suffered … Read more
WASHINGTON: Long gone is the Joe Biden of February 2023, strolling confidently through the streets of Kyiv, basking in the role as champion of the Ukrainian cause in the fight against Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
In the thriving era of smart cities, Saudi Arabia stands at the forefront of technological integration and innovation, resulting in a significant uptick in the demand for video surveillance products, thanks to a growing emphasis on security in the Kingdom. Firas Jadalla, regional director — Middle East, Turkiye and Africa, Genetec, said the rapid adoption … Read more
MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic resumes his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title Wednesday against home hope Alexei Popyrin, while fellow defending champion Aryna Sabalenka faces her second consecutive qualifier. Serbian superstar Djokovic dropped a set against unheralded Croat Dino Prizmic in his opening clash and will not want to do repeat the feat against 43rd-ranked … Read more
ABU DHABI: The second Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship on Jan. 19 will feature Yara Kakish of Jordan facing off American Emily Ferreira in an explosive jiu-jitsu bout on the preliminary card. Ahead of the big fight, the athlete, known as one of the best Arabic players in the brown/black divisions of AJP, said that she … Read more
The Kingdom’s Saudi Cup 2024 has attracted 1,162 entries with horses from 15 countries lining up for various races at the sport’s most valuable event in Riyadh on Feb. 23 and 24. Among the hopefuls for the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia-organized race weekend are 41 group or grade one winners. The US has 123 … Read more