video Saudi Crown Prince unveils National Red Sea Sustainability Strategy to drive blue economy 

Saudi Crown Prince unveils National Red Sea Sustainability Strategy to drive blue economy 

  • Covering 186,000 sq. km and featuring 1,800 km of coastline, the area is home to diverse marine ecosystems, including the world’s fourth-largest barrier reef system and 6.2 percent of global coral reefs
  • The initiative reflects Saudi Arabia’s broader efforts to integrate environmental sustainability into its economic agenda while developing its marine-based industries
video By SYED AMEEN KADER  - and - NADIN HASSAN   ·

Special Kingdom shines in Times Higher Education Arab university rankings

Kingdom shines in Times Higher Education Arab university rankings

  • KAUST tops prestigious regional survey for second consecutive year
  • Saudi Arabia dominates with top 3 places and 5 universities in top 10
By Rashid Hassan ·

Israel army spokesman regrets remarks on bill linked to ex-Netanyahu aide

Israel army spokesman regrets remarks on bill linked to ex-Netanyahu aide

  • Hagari said the legal amendment considered by lawmakers was “dangerous for the army and the country’s security“
  • Hagari was swiftly reprimanded by Israeli military chief Herzi Halevi, and apologized in a message on social media site X
By AFP ·

India set to launch Earth-mapping satellite with NASA in March 2025 video

India set to launch Earth-mapping satellite with NASA in March 2025

  • $1.5 billion NISAR mission will track the Earth’s changing surface
  • Satellite to scan nearly all of the planet’s land and ice surfaces
By Sanjay Kumar ·

Mourners and colleagues surround the body of Syrian photojournalist Anas Alkharboutli, during his funeral in Syria's northern ci

Syrian photographer for German news agency DPA killed near Syria’s Hama

  • Anas Alkharboutli, who worked for German press agency DPA, was killed in an air strike near Hama
By AFP ·

Mourners and colleagues surround the body of Syrian photojournalist Anas Alkharboutli, during his funeral in Syria's northern ci

Syrian photographer for German news agency DPA killed near Syria’s Hama

  • Anas Alkharboutli, who worked for German press agency DPA, was killed in an air strike near Hama
By AFP ·