video More than 100 dead, scores more injured in Iraq wedding inferno

More than 100 dead, scores more injured in Iraq wedding inferno

  • The fire ripped through a large events hall after fireworks were lit during the celebration
video By AFP ·

Saudi Arabia announces inaugural Riyadh School for Tourism and Hospitality

Saudi Arabia announces inaugural Riyadh School for Tourism and Hospitality

  • The facilities will then move to a larger campus in Qiddiyah scaled at 5 million square meters (50 million square feet) in 2027
  • The project will cost over USD1 billion to build
By Nada Alturki ·

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama speaks to Adhwan Al-Ahmari, host of the Asharq News talk-show Al-Madar. (Asharq News) video

Albanian PM: ‘I wish our bond with Gulf states will become stronger and stronger and stronger’

  • Edi Rama tells Adhwan Al-Ahmari, host of Asharq News talk-show Al-Madar, achievements of Gulf countries are a “source of inspiration”
  • Explains why ties with Iran remain broken, sounds confident about EU accession, says being in the Western camp is a priority for Albania
By Arab News ·

Lovers of reading expected to descend on iconic Riyadh Book Fair

Lovers of reading expected to descend on iconic Riyadh Book Fair

  • More than 1,800 publishers are participating in the event
  • Theme is ‘An Inspiring Destination,’ with Oman guest of honor
By SPA ·

Israel reopens Gaza crossing to Palestinian workers

Israel reopens Gaza crossing to Palestinian workers

  • The Israeli authorities had initially closed the Erez crossing, the only gateway for Palestinian pedestrians from the Gaza Strip, for the Jewish new year holiday on September 15
By AFP ·

EU impatience builds over thorny migration reform

EU impatience builds over thorny migration reform

  • Key proposals include lengthening the detention period of irregular migrants arriving on EU soil from 12 weeks to 20 weeks and accelerating evaluations of asylum applications
By AFP ·

Dubai’s Arab Media Forum wraps up with insights into AI-led future

Dubai’s Arab Media Forum wraps up with insights into AI-led future

  • Forum had two key themes: impact of artificial intelligence and influence of film and drama
By Arab News ·

Dubai’s Arab Media Forum wraps up with insights into AI-led future

Dubai’s Arab Media Forum wraps up with insights into AI-led future

  • Forum had two key themes: impact of artificial intelligence and influence of film and drama
By Arab News ·