Israel advances most West Bank settlements in decades: EU

Lebanon has the right to defend its country amid systematic Israeli escalation, Mikati told army officers BEIRUT: Lebanon is determined to defend its country and sovereignty, interim Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Friday. “We will hesitate to do so, regardless of the casualties,” he said. Mikati described regional developments as “disturbing”, signaling increased levels … Read more

Festivals showcase Al-Jouf region | Arab News

JEDDAH: Saudi watchmaker Abdulrahman Al-Zahrani became interested in watches at a young age and is now one of the first Saudis to join the world of watch engineering, driven by his dedication to the craft. His journey to watchmaking began while working for a company representing Longines. The lack of local skilled watchmakers sparked his … Read more

Madinah farmers begin date harvest as season nears peak ripeness of fruit

MADINA: Farmers in Medina have started harvesting dates as palm trees have reached optimum maturity this agricultural season, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The ripening process of date palms involves several stages, starting with pollination and progressing to thinning, where excess fruit is removed to promote optimal growth. Dates are carefully wrapped in palm leaves … Read more

Morocco march into Olympic men’s football semifinals

DUBAI: The picturesque town of Aix-les-Bains is set to host a historic event as France hosts its first camel race with international participants during the 2024 Paris Olympics, although the event is not linked to the Summer Games. Held on August 4 and featuring jockeys from Dubai's Arabian Desert Camel Riding Center, the ground-breaking event … Read more

Power cuts will force more people to leave Ukraine: central bank

DHAKA: US-Bangla Airlines, Bangladesh's largest airline by fleet size, has launched direct flights from Dhaka to Jeddah amid growing demand for travel to Saudi Arabia. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Faruk Khan launched the inaugural flight on Thursday evening. “We launched the Dhaka-Jeddah flight as part of our long-term expansion plan,” the carrier's CEO Kamrul … Read more