video Update Saudi crown prince reveals urban plan and branding for Qiddiya City megaproject

Saudi crown prince reveals urban plan and branding for Qiddiya City megaproject

  • He says the city aims to be the foremost global destination for entertainment, sports and culture, and to boost the Kingdom’s economic growth, international standing and strategic position
  • Qiddiya’s branding adopts ‘play’ as its main concept, based on research showing this to be vital for cognitive development, emotional expression, social skills, creativity and health
video By Arab News ·

Special How Saudi Arabia’s green initiatives seek to advance sustainability goals of water-starved Middle East

How Saudi Arabia’s green initiatives seek to advance sustainability goals of water-starved Middle East

  • Up to 83 percent of MENA population found to be experiencing water scarcity owing to impact of climate change
  • Most Saudi consumers consider government leaders more concerned than business counterparts about water shortage and climate change
By Jumana Khamis ·

Special Egypt’s foreign minister, UN chief discuss need for permanent Gaza ceasefire

Egypt’s foreign minister, UN chief discuss need for permanent Gaza ceasefire

  • Sameh Shoukry lauds key role adopted by Antonio Guterres in dealing with crisis in Palestine
  • Guterres and Shoukry discussed the deteriorating humanitarian and security situations in the Strip and diplomatic moves to restore a truce
By Gobran Mohamed ·

Special Houthis vow to continue blocking Red Sea for Israeli ships

Houthis vow to continue blocking Red Sea for Israeli ships

By Saeed Al-Batati ·

Saudi and US defense ministers discuss ties during call

Saudi and US defense ministers discuss ties during call

  • During the call, they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations in the defense field
By Arab News ·

Putin in flurry of Gulf diplomacy

Putin in flurry of Gulf diplomacy

  • Russian president holds talks with Saudi, Emirati, Omani, Iranian officials — ‘What is happening in Gaza is of course genocide and a crime against humanity’: Iranian president
By Salam Al-Obaidy ·

UK team helping PA prepare for Gaza takeover: Defense secretary

UK team helping PA prepare for Gaza takeover: Defense secretary

  • Grant Shapps visits Israel, holds talks with Palestinian officials in Ramallah
  • British Support Team has been in West Bank for over a decade working with PA on security issues
By Arab News ·

Meta oversight board to examine Israel-Hamas war content

Meta oversight board to examine Israel-Hamas war content

  • Oversight board to review two specific cases
  • New expedited review mechanism ensures that the decision’s outcome will be announced within 30 days
By Reuters ·

Meta oversight board to examine Israel-Hamas war content

Meta oversight board to examine Israel-Hamas war content

  • Oversight board to review two specific cases
  • New expedited review mechanism ensures that the decision’s outcome will be announced within 30 days
By Reuters ·