Hala Taxi, Silicon Central announce collaboration

Silicon Central, Dubai's premier shopping destination, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Hala Taxi to enhance customer satisfaction. This partnership introduces a special offer of 25% off the first three rides using the Careem app to and from Silicon Central, giving customers a more convenient and efficient transportation option. This partnership addresses existing … Read more

Arab countries responsible for 96.3 percent of Japan’s oil imports in June

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia posted a budget deficit of SR15.34 billion ($4.09 billion) in the second quarter of 2024, pushing this year's first-half shortfall to 35 percent of the annual forecast set by the finance ministry. The latest data suggests the kingdom is experiencing a lower-than-expected budget deficit so far, suggesting a shift in fiscal management … Read more

ROSHN Group, Saudi Aramco to cooperate in the construction of 47,000-capacity stadium in Alkhobar

ALKHOBAR: A 47,000-capacity arena to be called Aramco Stadium is to be built in Alkhobar, Eastern Province, under a cooperation agreement between ROSHN Group and Saudi Aramco. The stadium is expected to be fully operational by 2026, when it will be ready to host local and international events, including the Asian Cup, which Saudi Arabia … Read more

Houthis vow to aid Iranian retaliation against Israel for killing of Hamas leader in Tehran

Australian government confirms Golan Heights policy after FM refers to 'Israeli city' LONDON: The Australian government has reiterated its position that the Golan Heights is occupied territory, following recent comments by Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who described the area as a “northern Israeli town”, The Guardian reported on Wednesday. Wong's remarks, made in a statement … Read more

Body of top Hezbollah commander found in Beirut rubble, sources say

Australian government confirms Golan Heights policy after FM refers to 'Israeli city' LONDON: The Australian government has reiterated its position that the Golan Heights is occupied territory, following recent comments by Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who described the area as a “northern Israeli town”, The Guardian reported on Wednesday. Wong's remarks, made in a statement … Read more

Saudi Arabia grants US-Bangla approval to operate regular Dhaka-Jeddah flights 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is expanding its global air connectivity by allowing US-Bangla Airlines to operate seven weekly flights between the kingdom and Bangladesh from August 1. The General Authority of Civil Aviation, through its Air Transport and International Cooperation Sector, has authorized the airline to operate regular passenger flights between the Asian country's capital Dhaka … Read more