- New flag used by former opposition groups to Assad regime is raised outside the UN for first time
- European Union has begun to roll back its sanctions
- Gaza’s civil defense agency reported on Friday that the death toll from an Israeli air strike the day before on a house in the north of the Palestinian territory had risen to 23
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- Speaking nine years on from Visio 2030’s launch, King Salman said Kingdom would continue ‘journey of progress forward’
- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said he was proud of what the nation had achieved under the program
- Entry of all humanitarian aid has been blocked by Israel since March 2
- Discussions in New Delhi focus on Sada Tanseeq drill, knowledge sharing
- Agreement follows Indian PM’s visit to Kingdom earlier this week
- Ministry ordered removal of post hours after it was published, citing ‘error’
- Move appears to be tied to outspoken criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, West Bank
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Laheq Island
Located off Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, Laheq is being developed with a focus on residences rather than tourism, bringing resort-style living and homeownership to Saudi Arabia. Laheq is part of an archipelago surrounded by one of the world’s largest barrier reefs that are home to over 2,000 rare and unique marine species.
Rub Al-Khali
Also known as The Empty Quarter, Rub Al-Khali is one of the world’s largest deserts, covering nearly 650,000 sq. km, mostly in Saudi Arabia, with dunes reaching 250 meters. A recent study has revealed that Rub Al-Khali was once much more hospitable, with a big lake emerging during the “Green Arabia” period, from 11,000 to 5,500 years ago. About 6,000 years ago, a sharp decline in rainfall resulted in arid conditions that forced nomadic populations to migrate to more hospitable areas.
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- “I don’t know why I get nervous and scared about the marathon but you have to go for over two hours,” Hassan said
- Hassan went on to win Olympic marathon gold last year in Paris
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