Yemeni government and Houthis agree to release hundreds of detainees

Yemeni government and Houthis agree to release hundreds of detainees

  • UN envoy Hans Grundberg said the prisoner exchange is one more reason to be optimistic that things are finally moving in the right direction in Yemen
  • He added that he senses there is now a greater will to resolve the conflict, following the recent Saudi-Iranian rapprochement
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

A Saudi man uses binoculars to spot the first crescent of the moon, marking the start of the holy month of Ramadan, in Taif.

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court calls on Muslims to look for Ramadan crescent on Tuesday evening

  • Ramadan 2023 will begin either on Wednesday or Thursday depending on the sighting of the crescent
By Arab News ·

Saudis patiently watching as Riyadh-Tehran deal unfolds

Saudis patiently watching as Riyadh-Tehran deal unfolds

  • Almost two weeks after deal signing, Saudis are reminded of past incidents but optimistic of peace deal to start new page
  • After seven year rift, Saudis apprehensive of Chinese-brokered deal between Riyadh and Tehran but understand the need for a more stable and secure region
By Rawan Radwan ·

Sri Lanka to send skilled workers to Saudi Arabia under new scheme

Sri Lanka to send skilled workers to Saudi Arabia under new scheme

  • Skill Verification Program aims to improve professional competence of Saudi labor market
  • Agreement expected to give a boost to Sri Lanka’s manpower exports to Kingdom
By Mohammed Rasooldeen ·

Italy pledges cash to support Tunisia amid uncertainty

Italy pledges cash to support Tunisia amid uncertainty

  • Rome pushing IMF to bail out Tunisia amid concerns over energy, migration
  • Italian government ‘in constant contact’ with Tunisian President Kais Saied
By Arab News ·

Russian police target Nobel Prize-winning group in mass raids

Russian police target Nobel Prize-winning group in mass raids

  • Police confiscated items and equipment carrying the Memorial logo, the group said, and took some of the employees in for interrogation
  • Memorial chairman Yan Rachinsky was also subject to a raid on his home
By Reuters ·

Anas Bukhash, Hala Kazim partner with OSN to launch original series this Ramadan

Anas Bukhash, Hala Kazim partner with OSN to launch original series this Ramadan

  • Five-episode series takes viewers through a conversational journey between mother and son
By Arab News ·

Anas Bukhash, Hala Kazim partner with OSN to launch original series this Ramadan

Anas Bukhash, Hala Kazim partner with OSN to launch original series this Ramadan

  • Five-episode series takes viewers through a conversational journey between mother and son
By Arab News ·