LONDON: The UK's approach to countering extremism has been criticized for being “two-tiered”, with far-right attacks not being taken as seriously as Islamist attacks, according to a leading think tank. The Royal United Services Institute has raised concerns that right-wing violence is often dismissed as “mere violence” by politicians, prosecutors and security services, The Observer … Read more
LONDON: More than 1 million children in the Gaza Strip are at risk of contracting poliovirus type 2, a highly infectious disease that can lead to paralysis and even death, as displacement and the destruction of sanitation infrastructure leaves the population vulnerable to the disease. The World Health Organization announced plans to send 1.2 million … Read more
RIYADH: Just as Walt Disney founded one of the world's largest and most influential entertainment conglomerates, an Egyptian journalist is hailed as the “Walt Disney of the UAE” for his key role in shaping the region's media landscape with Majid magazine. For many Arab adults now in their 50s, the magazine and its beloved characters … Read more
LONDON: More than 1 million children in the Gaza Strip are at risk of contracting poliovirus type 2, a highly infectious disease that can lead to paralysis and even death, as displacement and the destruction of sanitation infrastructure leaves the population vulnerable to the disease. The World Health Organization announced plans to send 1.2 million … Read more
Short-term rental giant Airbnb has hit out at claims they are contributing to the country's housing crisis as local governments begin blocking short-term rentals.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabian Mining Co., widely known as Ma'aden, posted a net profit of SR2 billion ($532 million) in the first half of 2024, a significant 160 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023. This increase in profitability was driven by several key factors. A major contributor to this financial success was a … Read more
LONDON: The UK's approach to countering extremism has been criticized for being “two-tiered”, with far-right attacks not being taken as seriously as Islamist attacks, according to a leading think tank. The Royal United Services Institute has raised concerns that right-wing violence is often dismissed as “mere violence” by politicians, prosecutors and security services, The Observer … Read more
LONDON: Algeria's national rail transport company announced on Sunday the resumption of rail services on the line between Algeria and Tunisia after a nearly 30-year hiatus. The service officially resumed on Saturday, with the first commercial flight departing Tunis on Sunday, according to media reports. Commercial traffic from Algeria's Annaba station is due to start … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index rose 104.57 points, or 0.90 percent, to close at 11,771.69 on Sunday. Total trading turnover for the benchmark index was SR5.09 billion ($1.35 billion) as 162 stocks advanced while 61 declined. The royal parallel market Nomu fell 293.95 points, or 1.14 percent, to close at 25,521.34. This is … Read more
LONDON: The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has praised the refugee Olympic team for its achievements at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the team made history as the largest refugee contingent in history and secured its first-ever Olympic medal. The ROT, which included 37 athletes competing in 12 sports, represented the aspirations of 120 million … Read more
