- Saudi envoy expresses hope the US will allow adoption on Friday of resolution drafted by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the UN’s Arab Group of nations
- An 8-member ministerial delegation, led by Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, arrived in Washington on Thursday in attempt to rally US support for the resolution
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- He says the city aims to be the foremost global destination for entertainment, sports and culture, and to boost the Kingdom’s economic growth, international standing and strategic position
- Qiddiya’s branding adopts ‘play’ as its main concept, based on research showing this to be vital for cognitive development, emotional expression, social skills, creativity and health
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- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken: ‘It remains imperative that Israel put a premium on civilian protection’
- ‘And there does remain a gap between... the intent to protect civilians and the actual results that we’re seeing on the ground’
- The area stands 3,015 meters above sea level and offers adventurers, thrill-seekers, and lovers of serenity a special place in Asir
- Reuters journalists from Gaza identified the minaret in the picture as being that of the Omari Mosque
- The Omari mosque, named after Islam’s second caliph Omar, is the oldest and biggest in the tiny Palestinian enclave
- The larger Chennai area is home to the Indian units of several global firms including Hyundai Motor, Daimler and Taiwan’s Foxconn and Pegatron which do contract manufacturing for Apple
- Diaa Al-Kahlout detained at gunpoint on Thursday along with family members
- News follows claim that Israeli killing of Reuters journalist was part of a ‘deliberate assault on civilians’
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Who was Tarafa bin Al-Abd?
A sixth-century poet from the Bakr tribe, Tarafa bin Al-Abd was one of the seven renowned poets featured in the ancient Arabic poetry anthology. The Saudi Ministry of Culture is to stage the Tarafa bin Al-Abd Festival from Nov. 16 to 24 in Al-Ahsa, in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, to highlight the life, career, and works of the poet.
Islamic World District Project
A major initiative being implemented in the holy city of Madinah, the Islamic World District Project is envisioned to offer high-quality residential and hospitality services to enrich the religious and cultural experiences of visitors, along with Umrah and Hajj pilgrims, during their visit to Madinah. The project is expected to include 18,000 hotel rooms upon completion, with eco-friendly means of transportation.
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Russia-Ukraine Conflict
- Districts of Kholodnohirskyi and Shevchenkivskyi were hit and residential buildings in the area were damaged
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- Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal tells BBC Kingdom has proved itself able to host major events
- Government has invested over $6.26bn in sports since 2021 as part of Vision 2030
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