Saudi economic success driven by ‘key North Star, not egos,’ says finance minister at WEF

Saudi economic success driven by ‘key North Star, not egos,’ says finance minister at WEF

  • Mohammed Al-Jadaan highlights Kingdom’s shift from short-term budgets to longer-term fiscal planning, ensuring clear priorities and disciplined spending
  • Transformation driven by clear decisions and significant investments led to strong economic performance, adds economic planning chief Faisal Al-Ibrahim
By DANIEL FOUNTAIN ·

Update Middle East leaders at Davos: Sustainable peace must be homegrown, not imposed 

Middle East leaders at Davos: Sustainable peace must be homegrown, not imposed 

  • Middle East leaders at Davos emphasized the need for homegrown solutions, urging international partners to support—not impose—peace efforts in the region
  • Discussions focused on addressing root causes of instability, with calls for sustainable peace, lifting sanctions, and preventing renewed violence in hotspots like the West Bank and northern Syria
By RUA'A ALAMERI ·

Special Continued denial of Palestinian statehood is threat to global security, says Arab league chief

Continued denial of Palestinian statehood is threat to global security, says Arab league chief

  • Ahmed Aboul Gheit speaks at UN Security Council meeting on importance of UN-League relations amid rapidly evolving regional security, political and humanitarian challenges
  • He warns that the current environment of ‘strategic global competition’ is hampering the council’s engagement on Arab issues
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

Special How Saudi Arabia is tapping AI to monitor the environment and extreme weather graphic

How Saudi Arabia is tapping AI to monitor the environment and extreme weather

  • AI enhances weather predictions, improving forecasts for heatwaves and flash floods critical for Saudi Arabia’s climate adaptation efforts
  • KAUST’s Center of Excellence for Generative AI focuses on Earth observation technologies to address climate challenges like water scarcity
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·

Freedom is bittersweet for Palestinians released from Israeli jails

Freedom is bittersweet for Palestinians released from Israeli jails

  • Since the start of the war the number of Palestinians in Israeli jails has doubled to more than 10,000
  • Many prisoners are never told why they were detained
By AP ·

Southeast Asian cities among world’s most polluted, ranking shows

Southeast Asian cities among world’s most polluted, ranking shows

  • Air pollution is caused by a combination of crop-related burning, industrial pollution and heavy traffic
  • Weeks earlier, Vietnam’s capital Hanoi was ranked the world’s most polluted
By Reuters ·

Fearless Saudi 13-year-old launches Vision 2030 podcast

Fearless Saudi 13-year-old launches Vision 2030 podcast

  • Teenager aims to educate the public about Kingdom’s vision
  • Overcame public speaking fears to become podcaster
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·

Fearless Saudi 13-year-old launches Vision 2030 podcast

Fearless Saudi 13-year-old launches Vision 2030 podcast

  • Teenager aims to educate the public about Kingdom’s vision
  • Overcame public speaking fears to become podcaster
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·

Hail museums: Treasure troves of history and heritage

Hail museums: Treasure troves of history and heritage

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  • Samia Suleiman Al-Jabri: Museums play a vital role in preserving heritage, protecting it from extinction, and connecting generations to their civilizational and cultural legacy
  • Al-Jabri: They (museums) provide an information-rich environment that enhances historical and scientific knowledge for both international visitors and tourists
By ARAB NEWS  ·
Nikola Jokic hits 66-foot heave to highlight his 5th straight triple-double

Nikola Jokic hits 66-foot heave to highlight his 5th straight triple-double

  • Jokic finished with 35 points, 22 rebounds and a season-high 17 assists against Sacramento
  • Jokic’s shot highlighted his fifth straight triple-double, all before the end of the third quarter
By AP ·