video Update Arab League summit calls for UN peacekeepers in Palestinian territories

Arab League summit calls for UN peacekeepers in Palestinian territories

  • Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called for establishment of internationally recognized Palestinian state
  • First time Arab leaders have come together after Riyadh hosted extraordinary summit in November
video By Arab News ·

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince meets with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in Manama, Bahrain. (SPA) video

Saudi crown prince meets with Arab leaders on sidelines of Manama summit

  • Saudi Arabia’s crown prince urged international community to fulfil its responsibility by demanding an immediate end to Israeli aggression
By Arab News ·

Israel says more troops to ‘enter Rafah’ as operations intensify

Israel says more troops to ‘enter Rafah’ as operations intensify

  • Israeli forces took control earlier in May of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt
  • 600,000 people have fled Rafah since military operations intensified: UNRWA
By AFP ·

The President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Ghazouani arrives in Madinah on Thursday. (SPA)

Mauritania president arrives in Madinah to visit Prophet’s Mosque

  • The president will pray in the mosque and pay his respects to Prophet Muhammad and his companions Abu Bakr and Umar
By Arab News ·

UN reports improved prospects for the world economy and forecasts 2.7 percent growth in 2024

UN reports improved prospects for the world economy and forecasts 2.7 percent growth in 2024

  • The mid-2024 report says the world economy is now projected to grow by 2.7 percent this year and by 2.8 percent in 2025
By AP ·

Saudi Arabia innovating procurement, supply chains to secure prosperous future, forum hears

Saudi Arabia innovating procurement, supply chains to secure prosperous future, forum hears

  • Experts highlight Saudi Arabia’s innovative steps to transform various sectors of the economy
By MANAL AL-BARAKATI ·

NGOs warn Elon Musk of ‘collective punishment’ if Starlink in Sudan is shut down

NGOs warn Elon Musk of ‘collective punishment’ if Starlink in Sudan is shut down

  • People and organizations rely on ‘unofficial’ Starlink connection for lifeline services
  • Coalition of 94 humanitarian, human rights groups call for warring factions to repair damaged communication infrastructure
By Arab News ·

NGOs warn Elon Musk of ‘collective punishment’ if Starlink in Sudan is shut down

NGOs warn Elon Musk of ‘collective punishment’ if Starlink in Sudan is shut down

  • People and organizations rely on ‘unofficial’ Starlink connection for lifeline services
  • Coalition of 94 humanitarian, human rights groups call for warring factions to repair damaged communication infrastructure
By Arab News ·

The story behind Saudi artist Alia Ahmad’s alluring abstracts

The story behind Saudi artist Alia Ahmad’s alluring abstracts

  • Ahmad is garnering international attention, with two solo exhibitions in Europe  
By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·
World judo championship in Abu Dhabi attracts record entries 

World judo championship in Abu Dhabi attracts record entries 

  • 682 athletes from 110 countries set to perform at Mubadala Arena from Sunday
  • World Championships will feature one of the legends of the sport, Frenchman Teddy Riner, who holds the distinction of having been both the youngest and oldest world champion
By Arab News ·