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- Ibrahim Dahman earlier escaped to Egypt with his family
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- Abdulkader Al-Murtada is the head of the Houthi National Committee for Prisoners’ Affairs and the Iran-backed militia’s negotiator in UN-brokered prisoner swap talks
- Experts’ judgment has confirmed previous claims made against Al-Murtada by former captives
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- Government launched inaugural policy on halal certification in November
- New policy serves as formal guideline for companies to align with international halal standards
- ‘Personable and relatable’ show becomes first award-winning Arab News podcast
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Luxury tourism destination atop KSA’s highest peak
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Who was Tarafa bin Al-Abd?
A sixth-century poet from the Bakr tribe, Tarafa bin Al-Abd was one of the seven renowned poets featured in the ancient Arabic poetry anthology. The Saudi Ministry of Culture is to stage the Tarafa bin Al-Abd Festival from Nov. 16 to 24 in Al-Ahsa, in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, to highlight the life, career, and works of the poet.
Islamic World District Project
A major initiative being implemented in the holy city of Madinah, the Islamic World District Project is envisioned to offer high-quality residential and hospitality services to enrich the religious and cultural experiences of visitors, along with Umrah and Hajj pilgrims, during their visit to Madinah. The project is expected to include 18,000 hotel rooms upon completion, with eco-friendly means of transportation.
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Russia-Ukraine Conflict
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- President Joe Biden has sought a nearly $106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other needs, but it has faced a difficult reception on Capitol Hill
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- Winners receive medals from Princess Delayel bint Nahar Al-Saud, other leading figures
- Athletes compete in table tennis, karate, handball, basketball, fencing, Thai boxing, futsal competitions
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