Ministry of Culture launches national plan to preserve cultural heritage assets
The Ministry of Culture has initiated a comprehensive national plan aimed at safeguarding the diverse cultural heritage assets within the...
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Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Building a City of Opportunity
As I often say, we live in a city of 8.3 million people — and 35 million opinions. But one...
Iraqi Kurds undertake digitization initiative to safeguard endangered culture
In a concerted effort to preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Kurdish people, Rebin Pishtiwan and his team embark...
Saudi unveils HMS Onaiza, bolstering maritime security
Saudi Arabia has inaugurated His Majesty's Ship "Onaiza" in a ceremony held in Jeddah on Thursday. The launch, executed by...
Saudi Arabia, US cooperate on advancing future communications technologies
Dr. Munir Eldesouki, President of the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), convened a meeting at the KACST...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Building a legal, equitable cannabis industry that works for us all
When we came to office two years ago, we had a clear vision: protect public safety, revitalize the economy, and...
Iraq allocates $25m to support UNRWA
Iraq has pledged $25 million in support of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), following...
Saudi Arabia unveils ‘Data Saudi’ platform to enhance transparency
During LEAP 2024, the Minister of Economy and Planning, Faisal Al Ibrahim, unveiled the groundbreaking "Data Saudi" platform at the...
Iraq extends voluntary oil cuts until June in with OPEC+
Iraq has declared its decision to prolong its voluntary reduction in oil production by 220,000 barrels per day until June...
Saudi Arabia grants license for University of Wollongong branch
The Saudi Ministries of Education and Investment have announced the issuance of an investment license to the University of Wollongong,...
UN observes high number of gunshot wounds amid Gaza aid chaos
A United Nations investigative team has documented "a large number" of gunshot injuries among Gazans following an incident involving Israeli...
African Union demands global probe into alleged massacre of aid recipients
The African Union Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has issued a stern condemnation regarding what has been described as a...
Zelensky appeals for ammunition support in Albanian summit
Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasized the critical need for additional ammunition to counter Russian advancements during a summit co-hosted in...
Quarter of Gaza one step from famine as aid trucks looted, says UN
A distressing report from UN officials on Tuesday revealed a dire situation unfolding in Gaza, where aid trucks are being...
Chad announces several deaths after foiled intelligence office attack
The government of Chad disclosed on Wednesday that a nighttime assault on the headquarters of the country's internal security agency...
Community, family seek financial support to save Olapade Idris from kidney disease
Friends and family have united to support Olapade Idris Olanrewaju, a devoted father fighting the relentless battle against chronic kidney...
UN agency issues dire warning of ‘looming famine’ in Gaza
The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) has issued a stark warning, indicating...
Muslim Advisory Council launches annual New York City & State Interfaith Iftar
The Muslim Advisory Council has unveiled its inaugural New York City & State Interfaith Iftar, set to take place at...
Muslim Advisory Council launches annual New York City & State Interfaith Iftar
The Muslim Advisory Council has unveiled its inaugural New York City & State Interfaith Iftar, set to take place at...
NRRC: Ukrainian nuclear plant explosion leaves Saudi radiation levels unaffected
The Saudi Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission (NRRC) has confirmed that the explosions near the Ukrainian Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant...
Israeli settlers storm Bedouin community in occupied West Bank: Report
A group of illegal Israeli settlers purportedly infiltrated the Bedouin community of Arab Al-Malehat, situated northwest of Jericho in the...
Saudi Arabia, China ink memorandum of understanding to enhance air transport
Saudi Arabia and China have solidified their commitment to advancing air traffic and fostering collaborative frameworks in transportation and air...
Founder of Russia’s Lukoil visits Baghdad
Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani convened a crucial meeting with Vagit Alekperov, Chairman of the Russian Federation Committee of...
Iraq launches initiates gas exploration bidding round
The Iraqi Ministry of Oil commenced an international bidding round on Tuesday, focusing on gas exploration within the western regions...
Iraq launches initiates gas exploration bidding round
The Iraqi Ministry of Oil commenced an international bidding round on Tuesday, focusing on gas exploration within the western regions...
Israel launches air strikes on Gaza ahead of UN ceasefire vote
Israel conducted new air strikes on Gaza on Tuesday, coinciding with global efforts to negotiate a ceasefire before a crucial...
Media Minister launches ‘Saudipedia’ digital platform at FOMEX
During the Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Media Minister Salman Al-Dosary unveiled the 'Saudipedia' digital...
Iraqi Prime Minister holds talks with officials from Italy’s Leonardo at Munich Security Conference
During the Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2024 in Germany, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani engaged in discussions with Lorenzo...
Afghanistan special envoys convene in Doha amid uncertainty over Taliban participation
National and regional special envoys to Afghanistan are set to gather in Doha on Sunday for the second United Nations...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: What We Need From Albany
New York City is all about what is possible. It’s a place where you can start a business, raise a...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: What We Need From Albany
New York City is all about what is possible. It’s a place where you can start a business, raise a...
Saudi fund commits $55 million loan to strengthen earthquake resilience in Turkish schools
In a strategic move to bolster earthquake preparedness within Turkish public schools, Sultan Al-Marshad, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi...
Iraqi Prime Minister, UK Foreign Secretary forge economic ties at Munich Security Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron convened to discuss...
SDAIA launches center of excellence for smart solutions
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) announced the launch of a center of excellence for smart solutions to...
National portal to enhance Saudi urban landscape launched
In a significant development aimed at enhancing the urban landscape of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority...
Kuwait’s Agility receives new opportunity to arbitrate against Iraq
Kuwaiti logistics giant, Agility, has been granted a renewed chance to present its grievances before a fresh arbitration panel, facilitated...
Iraq unveils plans for green hydrogen project
Iraq's Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul-Ghani, has announced plans on Monday to initiate a green hydrogen project for the South...
Biden administration admits communication failures, expresses regret over handling of Gaza crisis
In a closed-door meeting with Arab American and Muslim leaders in Michigan last week, a senior aide of the Biden...
UN Special Rapporteur affirms October 7 attacks linked to Israel’s actions
Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, challenged French President Emmanuel Macron’s characterization of the October...
Iraq announces resumption of talks with U.S. on withdrawal of coalition troops, set to begin Sunday
Iraq's government has declared the recommencement of discussions with the United States regarding the presence of anti-jihadist coalition forces within...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Getting Every Single Trash Bag Off Our Streets
New Yorkers deserve clean streets, free of smelly trash bags and rats. That’s why we are taking the next leap...
Cabinet praises outcome of IMCTC meeting, backs SR100m fund to finance initiatives
The Cabinet, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday, praised the outcome of...
Saudi Arabia condemns gun attack in Istanbul
Saudi Arabia has denounced the recent shooting incident that occurred in the bustling Turkish city of Istanbul. The Ministry of...
Guterres appoints independent UNRWA review panel
In response to allegations implicating several UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) staff members in attacks against Israel on October...
UK Foreign Secretary engages in high-level talks with Saudi counterpart on Gaza developments
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, engaged in a crucial telephone conversation with the United...
25,000 artifact fragments from early Islamic period unearthed from Historic Jeddah
In a monumental archaeological breakthrough, the Jeddah Historic District Program (JHDP), in partnership with the Saudi Heritage Commission, has revealed...
IMCTC defense ministers unite against Israeli aggression, pledge collective action on terrorism
The defense ministers of the member states of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) convened for their second meeting...
World Gold Council reveals Iraq as 7th largest buyer of gold in 2023
In a recent disclosure by the World Gold Council on Saturday, Iraq has secured its position as the seventh-largest buyer...
Iran denounces US airstrikes on Iraq, Syria
In a strongly worded statement on Saturday, Tehran expressed its condemnation of the recent US air strikes on Iraq and...
Iran denounces US airstrikes on Iraq, Syria
In a strongly worded statement on Saturday, Tehran expressed its condemnation of the recent US air strikes on Iraq and...
General Authority for Foreign Trade launches workshops to boost Saudi exports
In a bid to enhance the global market reach of Saudi exports, the General Authority for Foreign Trade, through the...
France unveils comprehensive measures in bid to pacify protesting farmers
The French government, led by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, has announced a series of substantial concessions aimed at addressing the...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: The State of Our City: You Can Make It Here
Last week, in the Bronx, the borough where hip hop was born, I reported to New Yorkers on the state...
Two brothers shot by Israeli forces in Khan Younis, white flag ignored
In the heart of al-Amal, the Barbakh family's aspirations were crushed when Israeli sniper fire claimed the lives of 13-year-old...
Saudi Arabia calls on UNRWA supporters to enhance aid for humanitarian missions in Gaza
Saudi Arabia has underscored the imperative of heightened assistance to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees...
Royal Commission for AlUla CEO arrested for abuse of power and money laundering
Eng. Amr Al-Madani, the Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Commission for AlUla, has been apprehended on charges of misusing...
Saudi Engineer Reem AlKhowaiter earns ShipTek Young Woman Achiever award
Saudi marine mechanical engineer Reem AlKhowaiter has been honored with the prestigious Young Woman Achiever award at the ShipTek International...
International praise for Saudi Arabia’s Human Rights progress at UNHRC
Saudi Arabia's human rights report, presented at the 45th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, has received...
Germany unveils ambitious energy projects in Iraq
Germany has officially disclosed its plans to undertake major energy projects in Iraq. The German Ambassador to Iraq, Christine Hohmann,...
Transport authority introduces standardised uniform code for bus drivers, including Abaya option for women
In a move aimed at enhancing the professionalism and public image of the transport sector, the Transport General Authority (TGA)...
