video Update Macron in Riyadh for official visit

Macron in Riyadh for official visit

  • French president received at Al-Yamamah Palace by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
  • Two leaders held an expanded meeting for extensive talks
  • MoU signed to establish Strategic Partnership Council between the two nations
video By Arab News ·

Update Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, but tense ceasefire holds

Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, but tense ceasefire holds

  • Attacks come days after US-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect
By AFP - Reuters ·

Analysis What to expect from French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Saudi Arabia

What to expect from French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Saudi Arabia

  • From cultural cooperation to resolving conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, Macron has much to discuss on state visit
  • The Elysee Palace has dubbed the visit “exceptional,” signaling the strategic importance of Franco-Saudi ties
By Arlette Khouri ·

Riyadh metro connects key urban centers, reducing car dependency in a city notorious for traffic congestion. (SPA/Supplied) photos

Right on time: Riyadh Metro engineers new era of urban mobility

  • The capital city’s new public transport system covers 176 kms of track
By MANAL AL-BARAKATI ·

They fled war in Sudan. But they haven’t been able to flee the hunger

They fled war in Sudan. But they haven’t been able to flee the hunger

  • Food in the markets is sparse, prices have spiked and aid groups say they struggle to reach the most vulnerable as warring parties limit access
  • Aid workers say funding is not enough
By AP ·

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after ‘alarming’ blood test: attorney

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after ‘alarming’ blood test: attorney

  • Lawyer: Harvey Weinstein will remain at the hospital ‘until his condition stabilizes’
  • Weinstein had previously been hospitalized in September for emergency heart surgery before being reincarcerated
By AFP ·

Saudi Media Academy celebrates graduation of first trainees

Saudi Media Academy celebrates graduation of first trainees

  • Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary: This first cohort of electronic program graduates marks a step toward empowering national staff to face the challenges of modern media
  • Ceremony also featured the launch of the in-person global programs track in collaboration with international universities
By Arab News ·

Saudi Media Academy celebrates graduation of first trainees

Saudi Media Academy celebrates graduation of first trainees

  • Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary: This first cohort of electronic program graduates marks a step toward empowering national staff to face the challenges of modern media
  • Ceremony also featured the launch of the in-person global programs track in collaboration with international universities
By Arab News ·

Stars Aamir Khan, Emily Blunt to be honored at Red Sea Film Festival

Stars Aamir Khan, Emily Blunt to be honored at Red Sea Film Festival

  • They are receiving the festival’s Red Sea Honoree award in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the film industry
By Arab News ·
Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA commissioner after 3 1/2 years of record prize money

Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA commissioner after 3 1/2 years of record prize money

  • Marcoux Samaan is leaving on Jan. 9, three weeks before the LPGA begins its 75th season
  • The LPGA said prize money increased by more than 90 percent under Marcoux Samaan, a big part of that the major championships
By AP ·