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- Pair discussed bilateral relations, ways to boost cooperation in various fields
- Sharif arrived in Madinah on Thursday
- Russia, which has two strategically important military bases in Syria, was one of the main supporters of former President Bashar Assad
- The initiative, called “Sofara Al-Arabiya” (Ambassadors of Arabic), aims to help students use the Arabic language effectively
- Dr. Ahmed Al-Ameri, president of IMSIU, emphasized the importance of the initiative in strengthening the cultural identity of the Arabic language
- Al-Jaili refinery, some 70 kilometers north of Khartoum, was captured by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces
- “Some units have been completely destroyed and are now out of service,” the refinery’s deputy director, Sirajuddin Muhammad, told AFP
- Moscow has also taken an unknown number of civilians into Russia from occupied Ukrainian territory
- “I have never served in the Ukrainian army, I served in the Soviet army, more than 30 years ago,” Oleg Zharkov, whom prosecutors want to jail for 19.5 years, told the court
- Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said authorities identified 261 social media accounts that shared provocative posts inciting public hatred or crime
- Imamoglu’s arrest came just days before he was expected to be nominated as the opposition Republican People’s Party’s presidential candidate
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What is Minzal?
Minzal is an event set in Diriyah, the historic birthplace of Saudi Arabia. Minzal features diverse experiences such as stargazing, horseriding, live performances, and luxury glamping, all while integrating Saudi heritage. It was designed to complement Layali Diriyah, an immersive journey that blends heritage with artistic legacy.
Al-Qatt and Sadu
Al-Qatt and Sadu are traditional and creative arts of Saudi Arabia that have made it to UNESCO’s lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Al-Qatt is traditionally done by women as a means of decorating a home’s interior. Sadu weaving has been practiced by those living in the Arabian Peninsula since ancient times and, in turn, those living in Saudi Arabia since its inception.
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