- Since 2019, Lebanese currency has lost over 90 percent of its value; 80 percent of the population now lives in poverty
- Economic disparity was made all too evident by a concert by singer Amr Diab this month at the Beirut Waterfront
- Tarab Electro’s Ali and Nizar are bridging cultures with a music collective and want to put Riyadh on the music map
- Cohen said he discussed the importance of preserving the heritage of Libya’s former Jewish community, including renovating synagogues
- Move comes after months of debate over the wearing of abayas in French schools, where women have long been banned from wearing the hijab
- The right and far-right had pushed for the ban, which the left argued would encroach on civil liberties
- Trade event opens in Riyadh with over 100 prominent Thai brands showcasing products
- Other media moguls reportedly eying a bid included Lord Rothermere
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Who is Kariman Abuljadayel?
Kariman Abuljadayel was a contestant in the 100-meter sprint event in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio De Janeiro, becoming the first Saudi woman athlete to compete in that category. In 2019, she and fellow athletes set up the Saudi Rowing Federation, now in the thick of preparations to compete in the 2024 Games in Paris. Apart from spending time on the water, Abuljadayel also serves as an adviser for the development of a world-class sports ecosystem in NEOM. Just recently, she gave an interview with Arab News' The Mayman Show.
Mishlah scout initiative explained
It involves adorning the bisht — a masculine cloak worn over an ankle-length tunic, known as a thobe, in the Arab region — with an array of scout badges from local, regional, and international events. The bisht holds significant cultural importance as the most traditional Saudi attire and also carries an air of prestige and is closely associated with royalty, opulence, and formal ceremonies.
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- Putin’s introduction of a mandatory oath for employees of Wagner and other private military contractors was a clear move to bring such groups under tighter state control
- The decree obliges anyone carrying out work on behalf of the military or supporting what Moscow calls its “special military operation” in Ukraine to swear a formal oath of allegiance
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