- 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
- “We and Saudi Arabia are convinced that a ceasefire is needed in Gaza that enables the liberation of the hostages…and protects the people of Gaza”: Macron
- Minister of State for Foreign Affairs explains significance of Saudi Arabia’s hosting of COP16 summit to combat desertification
- Says there is no contradiction between Kingdom’s roles as oil producer-exporter and as investor in renewable energy sector
- MicroX program emphasizes flexibility
- Supports learners balancing work, personal commitments
- In talks at Downing Street, Keir Starmer welcomed Qatar’s £1 billion investment in British climate technologies
- Sheikh Tamim wrapped up his two-day state visit to Britain, which included meeting King Charles
Special
- Much of increase driven by conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, DRC and Sudan, UN special adviser tells Arab News
- At nearly 76m, the number of internally displaced persons worldwide has ‘doubled in just the last 10 years’
- Anas Alkharboutli, who worked for German press agency DPA, was killed in an air strike near Hama
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Lama Al-Badin
Lama Al-Badin is an eight-year-old inventor from Saudi Arabia, who won an international competition for designing a pair of glasses that aim to help blind people navigate the world safely. The girl from the eastern city of Dammam bested nearly 1,000 entries from 19 countries in the “Glasses of the Future” competition.
Not Just a Boutique
Despite its name, Anarat Boutique is not just a boutique. Located just a few km away from the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Anarat Boutique is a heritage hotel that was transformed from a century-old house. Project founder May Al-Musallam says her project is "not just a tourist destination, but also a bridge connecting the past and present, offering a window into the authentic spirit of Saudi heritage in its most beautiful form.”
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In-Focus
- The World Football Summit wraps up in Riyadh, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans and the passion propelling it to become a global football hub
- Experts discuss the evolving fan experience and lasting legacy of football in the Kingdom
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