Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan speaks at the WEF in Davos on January 21, 2025. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia’s FM announces landmark visit to Lebanon

  • The one-day trip on Thursday will mark the first visit by a high-ranking Saudi official to Lebanon since 2015
  • Prince Faisal bin Farhan welcomed the potential formation of a new government but emphasized the need for real reforms
By DANIEL FOUNTAIN ·

Hamas’ tight grip on Gaza complicates plan for lasting peace

Hamas’ tight grip on Gaza complicates plan for lasting peace

  • Hamas maintains control over Gaza’s administration and security forces
  • Israel faces dilemma with Hamas’ entrenched power in Gaza
By Reuters ·

Turkiye detains nine people over ski resort hotel fire that killed 76

Turkiye detains nine people over ski resort hotel fire that killed 76

  • The fire occurred at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort in the Bolu mountains
By Reuters ·

Saudi deputy minister meets newly appointed Bangladesh ambassador

Saudi deputy minister meets newly appointed Bangladesh ambassador

  • Al-Sati wished the ambassador success in his new role
By Arab News ·

France arrests new Algerian influencer as tensions soar

France arrests new Algerian influencer as tensions soar

  • The influencer is one of half a dozen Algerians arrested in France over the last month on accusations of calling for violence on French territory
By AFP ·

Saudi Arabia, Palestine to boost trade with formatioin of new business council photos

Saudi Arabia, Palestine to boost trade with formatioin of new business council

  • Formation of the Saudi-Palestinian Business Council represents a significant step in strengthening economic ties
  • It comes two after a ceasefire deal came into effect between Israel and Hamas
By Nirmal Narayanan ·

Trust identified as cornerstone of journalism in AI era, WEF panel hears

Trust identified as cornerstone of journalism in AI era, WEF panel hears

  • ‘Despite continued criticisms, people trust human more than robots to deliver the story,” says Mina Al-Oraibi, The National’s editor-in-chief
By Arab News ·

Trust identified as cornerstone of journalism in AI era, WEF panel hears

Trust identified as cornerstone of journalism in AI era, WEF panel hears

  • ‘Despite continued criticisms, people trust human more than robots to deliver the story,” says Mina Al-Oraibi, The National’s editor-in-chief
By Arab News ·

French Algerian model Loli Bahia celebrates Pharrell Williams’ fashion vision

French Algerian model Loli Bahia celebrates Pharrell Williams’ fashion vision

  • French Algerian model attends menswear show in Paris
  • Williams teams up with Japanese fashion designer Nigo
By Arab News/Reuters ·
Saudi Esports Federation and King Saud University Medical City unite on mental health initiative

Saudi Esports Federation and King Saud University Medical City unite on mental health initiative

  • Three-year program will research esports, including anti-doping in e-sports and the importance of physical activity for gamers  
By Arab News ·