Update Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, but tense ceasefire holds

Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, but tense ceasefire holds

  • Attacks come days after US-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect
By AFP - Reuters ·

 Shared vision meets ambition as French President Macron begins Saudi Arabia state visit

Shared vision meets ambition as French President Macron begins Saudi Arabia state visit

  • Visit to advance common goal of enhancing cooperation across various sectors in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 and France 2030
  • Schedule includes high-level meetings, a visit to Riyadh Metro, Saudi-French Economic Forum and cultural stops in Diriyah and AlUla
By Zeina Zbibo ·

Live COP16: Largest-ever UN meeting on desertification starts in Riyadh

COP16: Largest-ever UN meeting on desertification starts in Riyadh

By Arab News ·

Saudi FM participates in Cairo conference to support humanitarian work in Gaza

Saudi FM participates in Cairo conference to support humanitarian work in Gaza

  • Prince Faisal says crisis has ‘reached an unbearable limit’
  • Kingdom has provided more than 6,600 tonnes of food, shelter, medical supplies, to Palestinians in Gaza since October 2023
By Arab News ·

Special Riyadh forum to address inclusivity in social protection

Riyadh forum to address inclusivity in social protection

By Hebshi Alshammari ·

Jeddah to host Hajj forum and expo in January

Jeddah to host Hajj forum and expo in January

By Arab News ·

Jordan, UN agencies meet to discuss strengthening social development

Jordan, UN agencies meet to discuss strengthening social development

  • The meeting, attended by ministry stakeholders, focused on enhancing social programs and services
By Arab News ·

International Criminal Court chief lashes out at US, Russia over threats and accusations

International Criminal Court chief lashes out at US, Russia over threats and accusations

  • Judge Tomoko Akane: ‘The court is being threatened with draconian economic sanctions by another permanent member of the Security Council as if it was a terrorist organization’
By AP ·

Saudi Media Academy celebrates graduation of first trainees

Saudi Media Academy celebrates graduation of first trainees

  • Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary: This first cohort of electronic program graduates marks a step toward empowering national staff to face the challenges of modern media
  • Ceremony also featured the launch of the in-person global programs track in collaboration with international universities
By Arab News ·

Saudi Media Academy celebrates graduation of first trainees

Saudi Media Academy celebrates graduation of first trainees

  • Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary: This first cohort of electronic program graduates marks a step toward empowering national staff to face the challenges of modern media
  • Ceremony also featured the launch of the in-person global programs track in collaboration with international universities
By Arab News ·

Special World Football Summit in Riyadh aims to shape future of game regionally

World Football Summit in Riyadh aims to shape future of game regionally

  • Summit comes ahead of FIFA’s official announcement of Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup, expected on Dec. 11
  • Jan Alessie: WFS Asia 2024 represents a crucial milestone in the evolution of football business in the GCC region
By Rashid Hassan ·