Update Israel-Hamas truce extended for a day

Israel-Hamas truce extended for a day

  • There had been pressure to extend the pause to allow more hostage releases and additional aid into Gaza
By AFP ·

Saudi Arabia to spearhead green development vision with forum during COP28

Saudi Arabia to spearhead green development vision with forum during COP28

  • Saudi Green Initiative Forum to gather influential figures, climate experts and thought leaders to present their insights and recommendations for tackling climate change
By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·

UN chief urges world not to look away and ignore ‘epic humanitarian catastrophe’ in Gaza

UN chief urges world not to look away and ignore ‘epic humanitarian catastrophe’ in Gaza

  • Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan says current temporary truce in the conflict is not enough and again calls for a permanent ceasefire
  • He tells Security Council meeting in New York the time is ripe for recognition of Palestinian state and calls for it to be granted full UN membership
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

Saudi envoy urges Gaza ceasefire during chemical weapons convention

Saudi envoy urges Gaza ceasefire during chemical weapons convention

  • Ambassador reiterates rejection of calls for forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza
  • He said the OPCW’s role in maintaining international peace and security had increased
By Arab News ·

Leaders, experts gather in Riyadh to push limits of human healthspan

Leaders, experts gather in Riyadh to push limits of human healthspan

By Dhai Al-Mutairi - Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·

Saudi cuisine showcased at food festival

Saudi cuisine showcased at food festival

By Dhai Al-Mutairi ·

Displaced Syrians face another harsh winter as fuel costs soar

Displaced Syrians face another harsh winter as fuel costs soar

  • Families burning garbage to stay warm as prices become ‘unbearable’
  • Humanitarian aid to Syria has been falling steadily since 2021
By Moawia Atrash ·

UN chief urges world not to look away and ignore ‘epic humanitarian catastrophe’ in Gaza

UN chief urges world not to look away and ignore ‘epic humanitarian catastrophe’ in Gaza

  • Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan says current temporary truce in the conflict is not enough and again calls for a permanent ceasefire
  • He tells Security Council meeting in New York the time is ripe for recognition of Palestinian state and calls for it to be granted full UN membership
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

Media Oasis opens in Paris to support Riyadh’s bid to stage World Expo 2030

Media Oasis opens in Paris to support Riyadh’s bid to stage World Expo 2030

  • Event hosted by Kingdom’s Ministry of Media
  • Showcases best of Saudi cultural, development projects
By Arab News ·

Media Oasis opens in Paris to support Riyadh’s bid to stage World Expo 2030

Media Oasis opens in Paris to support Riyadh’s bid to stage World Expo 2030

  • Event hosted by Kingdom’s Ministry of Media
  • Showcases best of Saudi cultural, development projects
By Arab News ·

Award-winning filmmaker Mohamed Ben Attia discusses ‘Behind the Mountains’ set to screen at RSIFF

Award-winning filmmaker Mohamed Ben Attia discusses ‘Behind the Mountains’ set to screen at RSIFF

  • The film heads to Saudi Arabia after screening at the Venice Film Festival this year
  • The director has won multiple awards at the Berlin International Film Festival and has been nominated for prizes in Venice and Chicago, among other festivals
By William Mullally ·
Local favorite Shelbayh upsets Mickelsen at Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah

Local favorite Shelbayh upsets Mickelsen at Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah

  • ‘The crowd was one of the main reasons I won today’: 20-year-old Jordanian
  • Saudi Arabia’s 1st pro tennis event taking place at King Abdullah Sports City
By Arab News ·