- Only pro-Israeli figures were invited to the hearing, which discussed a law banning US aid to the Palestinian Authority because it “rewards Palestinians to murder Israeli citizens”
- Palestinian minister Qaddura Fares said such hearings treat Israel and its supporters as the only sources of information about Palestinian issues
- In an exclusive interview with Arab News, Koumis said that the Kingdom has nailed down infrastructure and luxury
- Discussion held against backdrop of Saudi Village event highlighting Saudi culture, heritage and aspirations
- ‘People-to-people’ event organized to celebrate Kingdom’s National Day and 90 years of Italy-Saudi relations
- Scientists: climate change made the heavy rainfall that led to Libya’s floods up to 50 times more likely and caused up to 50 percent more rain during that period of the year
- UN refugee organization says more than 2,500 migrants had perished attempting to cross the Mediterranean so far this year
- New impetus to reach a deal after a sharp rise in migrants landing on the tiny Italian island of Lampedusa earlier this month
- Forum had two key themes: impact of artificial intelligence and influence of film and drama
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King Salman International Airport
Now under construction, King Salman International Airport (KSIA) in Riyadh is envisioned to become one of the world's largest and most sustainable airports, covering an area of approximately 57 square kilometers. It will have six parallel runways including the existing terminals of King Khalid International Airport (KKIA). Once completed, the project, backed by the Kingdom's Public Investment Fund, is expected to accommodate up to 120 million travelers by 2030 and 185 million travelers by 2050.
Who is Kariman Abuljadayel?
Kariman Abuljadayel was a contestant in the 100-meter sprint event in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio De Janeiro, becoming the first Saudi woman athlete to compete in that category. In 2019, she and fellow athletes set up the Saudi Rowing Federation, now in the thick of preparations to compete in the 2024 Games in Paris. Apart from spending time on the water, Abuljadayel also serves as an adviser for the development of a world-class sports ecosystem in NEOM. Just recently, she gave an interview with Arab News' The Mayman Show.
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Russia-Ukraine Conflict
- Their visits came ahead of Kyiv’s first Defense Industries Forum
- “I’ve been back to Kyiv this week to ask Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky what he needs to win,” UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said
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- Boxer Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi advances to the quarterfinals of the 51kg weight category after winning against Bangladeshi contender 4-1
- Table tennis players Azzam Alaam and Khalid Al-Sharif defeat Yemeni opponents 3-2 and advance in the doubles competition
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