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 ·

Winners of King Faisal Prize 2023 honored in Riyadh photos

Winners of King Faisal Prize 2023 honored in Riyadh

  • Ceremony held in Riyadh under auspices of King Salman
  • An Emirati, a Moroccan, a South Korean, two Brits and three Americans were honored with the King Faisal Prize 2023
By Rashid Hassan ·

UNHCR launches Islamic Philanthropy Report with Abdulaziz Al-Ghurair Refugee Education Fund at joint event in Dubai

UNHCR launches Islamic Philanthropy Report with Abdulaziz Al-Ghurair Refugee Education Fund at joint event in Dubai

  • Agency in partnership for the first time to demonstrate strength of Gulf support
By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·

US report lists ‘significant human rights’ abuses in India photos

US report lists ‘significant human rights’ abuses in India

  • Human Rights Watch has said the Indian government’s policies and actions target Muslims while critics of Modi say his Hindu nationalist ruling party has fostered religious polarization since coming to power in 2014
By Reuters ·

Saudi film ‘Me & Aydarous’ goes global

Saudi film ‘Me & Aydarous’ goes global

  • Sara Balghonaim’s short film starts international festival tour next month
By Zaira Lakhpatwala ·

Saudi film ‘Me & Aydarous’ goes global

Saudi film ‘Me & Aydarous’ goes global

  • Sara Balghonaim’s short film starts international festival tour next month
By Zaira Lakhpatwala ·

Alshaya's kabab plate. (Supplied)

The restaurants in Saudi cities offering a taste of Persia on a plate

  • Restaurants in the Kingdom offer flavor-packed Persian dishes, including the national dish of Iran
  • Launched in 1999, the Persian restaurant Alshaya has expanded to nine locations around the Kingdom
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
Precociously talented Foden grateful to be part of Manchester City’s domination

Precociously talented Foden grateful to be part of Manchester City’s domination

  • The 22-year-old England international already has four Premier League titles, an FA Cup medal, four League Cup medals and back-to-back Young Player of the Year awards to his name
By ALAM KHAN ·