Saudi Arabia to chair the UN Commission on the Rights of Women: In Saudi Arabia, women's rights are severely restricted. Nevertheless, the Muslim country takes ...
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Meet Rumy Alqahtani, the first-ever contestant from Saudi Arabia at Miss Universe 2024 pageant
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Quick Glance: Rumy Alqahtani: First Saudi Arabian Participant at Miss Universe 2024 Competition
- Saudi Arabia will be participating for the first time in the Miss Universe beauty pageant in 2024, with Rumy Alqahtani representing the country.
- Having established herself in the modeling industry by winning various beauty pageants globally, Alqahtani is a well-known runway model from Riyadh.
- To announce Saudi Arabia's involvement in the upcoming Miss Universe 2024 competition, Alqahtani took to Instagram and shared a picture of herself in a silver sequin gown, wearing a Miss Universe Saudi Arabia sash, and standing next to the Saudi flag.
- The 27-year-old model and influencer is a prominent figure in the fashion scene in Saudi Arabia, holding titles such as Miss Saudi Arabia, Miss Middle East, Miss Arab World Peace, and Miss Woman (Saudi Arabia).
New York: Saudi Arabia takes over chairmanship of the UN Commission on the Status of Women - human rights activists appalled
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Saudi Arabia, Lagging on Women’s Rights, Is to Lead U.N. Women’s Forum: Saudi Arabia will chair a United Nations commission on women, bringing condemnation from ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/world/middleeast/saudi-arabia-un-women.html
Saudi Arabia: Robots boost worshippers’ Ramadan experience at Grand Mosque: Machines facilitate access to fatwas in multiple languages
gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-robots-boost-worshippers-ramadan-experience-at-grand-mosque-1.1711704000496
Real-life Najeeb, who inspired Aadujeevitham, says he cried watching Prithviraj survival thriller: ‘Couldn’t bear to watch some scenes’
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Saudi Arabia’s private equity market sees $4bn in transactions: RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s private equity sector has been on an upswing for the past five years ...
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#JoeBiden and #DonaldTrump were on the campaign trail in #NewYork on Thursday as the Democratic president prepared to host a star-studded fundraiser and his Republican ... Show more
‘Utmost importance’ for Israel, Lebanon to restore calm: US: WASHINGTON: The White House called Thursday on Israel and Lebanon to put a high priority on ...
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Viral video: Grand Mosque security officer carries pilgrim to see Kaaba during Umrah
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Saudi Arabia: 15m flocked to Prophet’s Mosque in Medina in first half of Ramadan: 500,000 worshippers obtain permits via Nusuk e-platform to pray at Rawda Al ...
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The #US has reiterated that it encourages a "transparent" legal process in a corruption case against #Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.saudigazette.com.sa/article/641616
Three ships have hit bridges in different countries – in just three months saudigazette.com.sa/article/641591
“On one side there is famine, on the other, investments in AI. This is not one Middle East. These are two Middle Easts.”
On Monday's episode of 'Tonight with ... Show more
Netanyahu says Hamas should understand international pressure on Israel will not work
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Polar ice is melting and changing Earth’s rotation saudigazette.com.sa/article/641596
Quick Glance: Earth Spinning Faster: Time Could Lose a Second
- A faster spinning Earth could cause the world to lose a second, changing the future.
- Melting ice at the poles has delayed the Earth's faster rotation.
- The study discusses the transition from atomic to astronomical time and technological challenges with leap seconds.
- Despite difficulties with leap seconds, changes in time management are planned from the 2030s onwards.
Unemployment rate in Saudi Arabia drops to 4.4%: GASTAT : RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s overall unemployment rate dropped to 4.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2023 ...
arabnews.com/node/2484206/business-economy
With 783 million people going hungry, a fifth of all food goes to waste saudigazette.com.sa/article/641587
Al-Rajhi: Over 59000 seasonal visas expected to be issued this year saudigazette.com.sa/article/641564
Echoes of history in Saudi solidarity with Pakistan: The relationship between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is deeply entrenched in a shared history and mutual ...
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, on behalf of King Salman, received on Tuesday in Jeddah the credentials of foreign ambassadors-designate to ... Show more
Watch: Elderly man donates 4,000 daily iftar meals in Mecca during Ramadan: Abu Jaber has emerged as a beacon of hope and generosity
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Cliff divers Catalin Preda of Romania and David Colturi, from the USA, became the first to dive into Saudi Arabia’s wadis on Tuesday in the run-up to the Red ... Show more
Oil Updates — Crude rises more than $1 a barrel on tighter supply outlook: NEW YORK: Oil prices jumped more than $1 a barrel on Thursday, closing out the month ...
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Nine people die in crash during Iran holiday season: TEHRAN: Nine people were killed in a car crash in northeastern Iran on Thursday, the worst single accident ...
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#VantageReels : Saudi Arabia to Participate in Miss Universe: Step Forward or Back? | #Vantage With Palki Sharma #VantageOnFirstpost
Saudi Green Initiative day celebrated on March 27: Day coincides with launch date of green initiative established in 2021
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I went to Mecca to find solace. I found acceptance.: At a trying time for Islam, I went on a religious pilgrimage.
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Saudi Arabia and China on Wednesday signed an agreement to enhance cooperation across multiple cultural sectors during a visit to Beijing by the Kingdom’s ... Show more
#Saudi Green Initiative in Makkah aims to promote sustainable development, afforestation https://arab.news/nn3ek
#SaudiArabia is guest of honor at Beijing International Book Fair saudigazette.com.sa/article/641618
Unqualified health practitioners arrested in #Riyadh saudigazette.com.sa/article/641566/SAUDI-ARABIA/Unqualified-health-practitioners-arrested-in-Riyadh-nbsp
Weather alert: 5 days of rainfall forecast in Saudi Arabia: Classes suspended in Asir; Mecca and Medina to receive heavy rain
gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/weather-alert-5-days-of-rainfall-forecast-in-saudi-arabia-1.101903065
Saudi Mobily fastest growing firm in Middle East telecom sector in 2024: Brand Finance
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What’s Behind Central Asia’s Umrah Fever?: As long as people have limited opportunities in the socioeconomic and political arenas, and adherence to a religious ...
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Five killed in German motorway bus accident: BERLIN: At least five people were killed and around 20 injured when a bus overturned on a German motorway near ...
arabnews.com/node/2483861/world
Disgraced 'crypto king' Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentencedsaudigazette.com.sa/article/641611/World/America/Disgraced-crypto-king-Sam-Bankman-Fried-to-be-sentenced
Quick Glance: Sam Bankman-Fried's Verdict: 25-Year Prison Term - BBC News
- Sam Bankman-Fried received a 25-year prison sentence. Key details from the court hearing in New York were summarized, focusing on his defense lawyer's arguments and the judge's ruling.
- The judge criticized SBF's lack of remorse, noting that he had never expressed a word of regret for committing terrible crimes. Customers who lost money in the collapse reported experiencing nightmares.
- SBF admitted to making a series of poor decisions but claimed that customers could be reimbursed. The judge pointed out that the assertion that customers would be fully repaid through the bankruptcy process was misleading.
- The court hearing also included testimonies from customers who lost significant amounts of money, insights into SBF's background, and the reasons behind the collapse of his company FTX.
At least 12 #Palestinians drown trying to retrieve aid parcels dropped into the sea saudigazette.com.sa/article/641579
Israel government shaken by ultra-Orthodox conscription row: JERUSALEM: A legal row over controversial exemptions from compulsory military service for Israel’s ...
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu's Struggle for Political Survival
- Netanyahu has until Sunday evening to present a fix to Israel’s controversial conscription law, as his failure could also mean the end of his government.
- The ultra-Orthodox conscription issue divides Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, risking new elections where Likud would likely suffer significant losses according to polls.
- The political crisis in Israel could pave the way for Benny Gantz as the new Prime Minister, with differing views on Gaza's political future and a Palestinian state.
- Possible scenarios for the crisis include mass conscription of ultra-Orthodox men, internal rebellion within Likud, and the race against time to find a solution before the looming government crisis.
Al-Khateeb: #Saudi_arabia pumps SR375 million annually to support skills of Saudis in tourism sector saudigazette.com.sa/article/641565
FDI inflows to Saudi Arabia jump 16%, reaching over SR13 billion in 4Q of 2023: The value of net foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into Saudi Arabia crossed ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/641628
Biden Says Arab States Ready to Recognize Israel in Future Deal: President Joe Biden said Arab countries including Saudi Arabia were prepared to “fully recognize ...
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Saudi artist creates unique lighting fixtures in AlUla: RIYADH: Saudi youth artist Saud Al-Anzi has been a sculptor for more than 15 years ...
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Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Co. concluded an architectural design competition for Diriyah mosques, with the participation of a number of talented male and female ... Show more
‘Just tell him to dance and ski on the pitch and sit back’: Pitso lauds Themba Zwane
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#UK 's King Charles sends 'hand of friendship' recorded messagesaudigazette.com.sa/article/641608/World/Europe/King-Charles-sends-hand-of-friendship-recorded-message
Hilarious Habibis are championing Arab comedy in the US: LOS ANGELES: Hilarious Habibis, one of the first standup comedy platforms to be founded and presented by ...
arabnews.com/node/2484161/lifestyle
Meet Abdullatef Alrashoudi, the Saudi baker making it big in Paris : LONDON: Five years into his medical career, Saudi surgeon Abdullatef Alrashoudi hung up his ...
arabnews.com/node/2484136/lifestyle
#SaudiArabia Media Oasis nominated for prestigious WSIS 2024 prizes by ITUsaudigazette.com.sa/article/641594/SAUDI-ARABIA/Saudi-Arabias-Media-Oasis-nominated-for-prestigious-WSIS-2024-prizes-by-ITU
Oil Prices Rise on Supply Cuts: Oil prices jumped more than $1 per barrel Thursday, ending the month higher. OPEC+'s ongoing production cuts
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Saudi Arabia: Up to 50 per cent discount on Haramain High-Speed Railway tickets during Ramadan
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Saudi Arabia to host conference on role of universities in promoting peaceful coexistence https://arab.news/wpygq
Saudi Arabia held by Tajikistan in qualifier but stay on course for World Cup: DUSHANBE: Saudi Arabia were held to a 1-1 draw by Tajikistan on Tuesday ...
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Raising community awareness of environmental balance is crucial when it comes to safeguarding our world, preserving biodiversity and promoting sustainability ... Show more
France’s PM stands with teachers after school chief quits in hijab row: PARIS: Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Wednesday defended French secularism following the ...
arabnews.com/node/2484026/world
Quick Glance: Resignation Following Headscarf Incident: Politicians Condemn 'Islamist' Attack on Education
- After an incident involving a student where a headmaster faced death threats, he resigned from his position at a high school and college in eastern Paris.
- Secularism and religion are contentious topics in France, leading to deep tensions in the country.
- Politicians from various political spectrums expressed shock over the resignation, labeling the incident as a collective failure.
- A 26-year-old man has been arrested for making death threats against the principal on the internet and is set to stand trial in April.
New book delves into lives of modern Arab artists : DUBAI: Lebanese author and art expert Myrna Ayad recently released “Alcove,” a book of 30 essays exploring ...
arabnews.com/node/2484131/lifestyle
Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser says energy transition strategy ‘visibly failing’: Pointing to the still paltry share of renewable energy in global supply ...
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Saudi Arabia will in future chair the UN Commission for the Advancement of Women. The 45 member countries of the “United Nations Commission on the Status of ... Show more
Judge imposes gag order in #Trump hush money case saudigazette.com.sa/article/641560
Quick Glance: Restriction on Statements in New York Criminal Case against Trump
- A judge imposes a restriction on statements about Trump in the New York criminal case involving hush money.
- Public comments on witnesses and court staff are prohibited.
- The necessity of silence around Trump is emphasized due to his attacks on involved parties.
- Trump faces multiple charges, pleads not guilty, and alleges political motivations behind the cases.
US$38m contract signed for solar farms in Regions Two, Five, Six: Guyana’s solar capacity is set to receive a significant boost with the signing of a US$38 ...
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White House confirms #Netanyahu has agreed to reschedule delegation to discuss #Rafah operation saudigazette.com.sa/article/641599
Quick Glance: Israel agrees to reschedule White House visit: US official
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to reschedule his delegation's visit to the White House after he canceled the trip on Monday, according to a U.S. official who spoke to ABC News on Wednesday.
- The decision to reschedule came after several members of President Joe Biden's Cabinet engaged in 'constructive discussions' with Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant this week in Washington, D.C., as mentioned by the official.
- On Monday, the White House expressed 'disappointment' and being 'somewhat perplexed' over Israel's cancellation of the delegation's planned visit to the U.S.
- The White House has expressed 'deep concerns' that Israel may not take sufficient steps to prevent civilian casualties while targeting Hamas fighters in Rafah.
UAE: Flu vaccine certificate mandatory for all passengers to Jeddah, says Etihad - News | Khaleej Times
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Thousands protest in Budapest as Orban embroiled in corruption cover up saudigazette.com.sa/article/641582
Formula E launches ‘Asphalt 9: Legends’ events ahead of Tokyo E-Prix: RIYADH: Formula E and Gameloft have announced the continuation of their partnership through ...
arabnews.com/node/2483616/sport
GCC chief meets Hungary’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia: GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi met the Ambassador of Hungary to the Kingdom Balazs Selmeci ...
arabnews.com/node/2483966/saudi-arabia
Saudi delegation engages in global parliamentary dialogue: RIYADH: A Saudi Shoura Council delegation took part in the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary ...
arabnews.com/node/2483916/saudi-arabia
Fears have been raised of significant disruption to global supply chains after a container ship crashed into a bridge in the #US city of #Baltimore .saudigazette.com.sa/article/641577
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Mohammed bin Salman award to enhance #Saudi -#China cultural ties saudigazette.com.sa/article/641625
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