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   ·

In an exclusive interview with Annahar and Randa Takieddine (R), French President Emmanuel Macron talks about events in Syria.

Macron says Syria’s Assad cannot be an agent of Iran while acting against security of Israel and stability of Lebanon

  • “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
By Annahar ·

Saudi Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir talks to Arab News’ Deputy Editor-in-Chief Noor Nugali. (AN photo) video

‘We can either waste time on political grandstanding or overcome climate challenges together,’ Saudi Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir tells Arab News

  • 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
By NOOR NUGALI ·

Support equipment from KSrelief helps Somalis with disabilities

Support equipment from KSrelief helps Somalis with disabilities

  • The initiative, carried out in partnership with the UN Development Program, is part of the Capacity Development and Empowerment for People with Disabilities project in Somalia
By Arab News ·

Amnesty report says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza

Amnesty report says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza

  • The London-based human rights group said it reached the conclusion after months of analysing incidents and statements of Israeli officials
By Reuters ·

Philippine police checking reports that a kidnapped American has died after being shot

Philippine police checking reports that a kidnapped American has died after being shot

  • Criminal complaints of kidnapping have been filed against several suspects
  • Security problems have long hounded the southern Philippines
By AP ·

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 ·