Update Saudi abducted in Lebanon freed in ‘special’ army operation

Saudi abducted in Lebanon freed in ‘special’ army operation

  • Nine people arrested in raids by nation’s military personnel
  • Mashari Al-Mutairi taken Saturday, $400k ransom wanted
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Update Saudi astronauts Earth-bound after 8 days in space

Saudi astronauts Earth-bound after 8 days in space

  • Rayyanah Barnawi first Saudi Arabian and Arab woman to go into space
  • Two Saudi astronauts carried out 10 days of significant research aboard the ISS.
By SALEH FAREED ·

OIC welcomes extension of Sudan armistice

OIC welcomes extension of Sudan armistice

By Arab News ·

Ghee festival showcases products, heritage of Northern Borders region

Ghee festival showcases products, heritage of Northern Borders region

  • Mohammed Al-Anzi, chairman of the festival’s media committee, told Arab News that the festival draws attention to the historical legacy of ghee
  • Ghee is produced in large quantities throughout the year and used in the preparation of delicious dishes, especially sweets, such as basbousa, a semolina-based cake
By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·

MENA has highest prevalence of diabetes

MENA has highest prevalence of diabetes

  • Kuwait, Egypt among top 10 countries for rates of the condition worldwide in 2021
  • Mauritania, with a rate of just 2.1% of population, came in at 205 on list of 211 states
By Arab News ·

Number of new German citizens hits 20-year high as many Syrians naturalized

Number of new German citizens hits 20-year high as many Syrians naturalized

  • Preliminary figures show that about 168,500 people were granted German citizenship in 2022
  • In principle, there is a requirement for people to have lived in Germany for at least eight years, though that doesn't apply to spouses and children
By AP ·

World comes together to tackle climate issues in Helsinki

World comes together to tackle climate issues in Helsinki

  • Over 2,000 participants from more than 100 countries are attending the World Circular Economy Forum
  • One of the issues addressed was about being more organized with our resources and using them wisely
By NOOR NUGALI ·

Iran starts trial of female journalist who covered Amini’s death

Iran starts trial of female journalist who covered Amini’s death

  • Hamedi, along with another female journalist, Elaheh Mohammadi, who went on trial on Monday, face several charges including "colluding with hostile powers"
  • Iran's intelligence ministry in October accused Mohammadi and Hamedi, both imprisoned for over eight months, of being CIA foreign agents
By Reuters ·

Iran starts trial of female journalist who covered Amini’s death

Iran starts trial of female journalist who covered Amini’s death

  • Hamedi, along with another female journalist, Elaheh Mohammadi, who went on trial on Monday, face several charges including "colluding with hostile powers"
  • Iran's intelligence ministry in October accused Mohammadi and Hamedi, both imprisoned for over eight months, of being CIA foreign agents
By Reuters ·

Diriyah Company has partnered with fashion house Ramzen. (Supplied)

Diriyah Company collaborates with Saudi fashion label Ramzen

  • Saudi fashion house Ramzen will create and present a collection of exclusive evening wear for men and women inspired by Diriyah
  • Jerry Inzerillo: This symbolizes our dedication to showcasing the multifaceted cultural heritage of the Kingdom, while also fostering the growth of the fashion industry in Diriyah
By Arab News ·
Illegal Premier League football streaming gang jailed

Illegal Premier League football streaming gang jailed

  • The defendants raked in more than $8.7m selling subscriptions to three illegal platforms streaming to over 50,000 customers and resellers
  • "The organisations offered illegal access to watch Premier League matches, hundreds of channels from around the world and tens of thousands of on-demand films and TV shows," said the Premier League
By AFP ·