Short Url https://arab.news/rwz7v Updated 04 March 2022 March 04, 2022 01:26 Ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries to Japan held a coordination meeting. (SPA) Updated 04 March 2022 March 04, 2022 01:22 Updated 04 March 2022 March 04, 2022 00:53 Bahrain’s King Hamad visited Saudi Arabia on Monday on an official visit, where he…
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Chef’s Table at Diriyah Biennale offers conceptual gastronomic delights
A $20bn Saudi project will transform Jeddah, with history, heritage and culture at its core JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea port city of Jeddah will soon undergo a major face-lift, thanks to an eagerly awaited redevelopment plan. It aims to transform this coastal jewel into one of the world’s most livable cities by the end…
Saudis learn ancient languages to decipher the secrets of past civilizations
Religious leaders in Southeast Asia have praised the “fruitful” visit to Thailand by a Muslim World League delegation, where MWL Secretary-General Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa met with Buddhist officials and visited Islamic sites around the country. During the visit, Fatoni University in Thailand’s Pattani Province awarded Al-Issa with an honorary doctorate in the presence of…
Young Saudi rides to the rescue of neglected racehorses
JEDDAH: Racehorses often face years of neglect or even abandonment when their track careers come to an end, but at Alyaa Al-Sharif’s family stables these majestic animals are promised love, care and protection. Al-Sharif, who has spent her life around horses and trained as a showjumper for seven years, is spreading her message of animal…
Saudi Arabia backs global efforts to develop innovative cultural policies: Minister
Short Url https://arab.news/ct44h Updated 18 February 2022 February 18, 2022 11:15 Updated 37 min 12 sec ago February 18, 2022 22:31 The selection of Asir for the IGCAT global award reflects the region’s rich cultural heritage as well as its distinctive dishes. (Twitter @MOCCulinary) Updated 46 min 30 sec ago February 18, 2022 22:25 Updated…
The legacy of Saudi tycoon Saleh Kamel
RIYADH: Saleh Kamel, the Saudi billionaire who rose from humble beginnings to achieve great success as a businessman, media tycoon and philanthropist, died on Monday and has been buried in Makkah — but his legacy is sure to endure.Even at the age of 79, despite suffering from age-related health issues, Kamel remained active and busy.…
Celtic champs, Hearts relegated in shortened Scottish season
NEW YORK: Rory McIlroy delivered the money shot Sunday as live golf returned to television for a skins game that revealed plenty of rust and raised more than $5 million for COVID-19 relief funds. McIlroy and Dustin Johnson, who had not won a skin since the sixth hole, had a chance to win the final six…
UK invests extra £85m in vaccine drive
LONDON: The British government will invest an additional £85 million ($103 million) in research and development for a COVID-19 vaccine. Business Secretary Alok Sharma announced the additional funds, which bring total UK investment in developing a vaccine to over £250 million. The money will be split between projects at Oxford University and Imperial College London,…
Bayern ease past Union 2-0 in league restart to stay top
BERLIN: Champions Bayern Munich scored a goal late in each half to beat promoted Union Berlin 2-0 on their return to the Bundesliga on Sunday after more than two months out due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and protect their four-point lead at the top. League top scorer Robert Lewandowski converted a 40th minute spot kick…
Jordan repatriates more citizens as coronavirus pandemic continues
DUBAI: Bahrainis stranded in India have returned to their country as part of a plan to repatriate its nationals from coronavirus hotspots, state news agency BNA reported.Bahrain’s Embassy in New Delhi and the Consulate General in Mumbai coordinated to help the repatriation of Bahrainis from India.Bahrain has confirmed so far 6,956 coronavirus cases, 12 deaths…