- A senior Hamas official said long-delayed talks over the ceasefire’s second phase would need to begin the day of the release and last no longer than 50 days
- Hamas would also demand the release of more Palestinian prisoners in exchange for hostages
- On Saturday, an Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle in the village of Bourj El-Mlouk, killing one person
- National production in 2023 exceeded 122,000 tonnes
- 7.13 million grapes planted in over 4,720 hectares of land
- A White House official said Boehler withdrew his nomination to avoid divesting from his investment company
- The Boeing Starliner capsule encountered so many problems that NASA insisted it come back empty, leaving its test pilots behind to wait for a SpaceX lift
- VOA director Michael Abramowitz said he was among 1,300 staffers placed on leave Saturday
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Al-Qatt and Sadu
Al-Qatt and Sadu are traditional and creative arts of Saudi Arabia that have made it to UNESCO’s lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Al-Qatt is traditionally done by women as a means of decorating a home’s interior. Sadu weaving has been practiced by those living in the Arabian Peninsula since ancient times and, in turn, those living in Saudi Arabia since its inception.
Alkhobar’s Tanaf
Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, tanaf is a cultural initiative in Alkhobar that seeks to connect the city’s past and present through guided walking tours. A permanent location launched this year offers a range of activities including workshops and local tours designed to enrich the eastern Saudi Arabian city’s cultural scene.
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- The result means that Al-Ittihad, who left it late to defeat Al-Riyadh 2-1 on Thursday, are top with 61 points while Al-Hilal are in second with 57
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