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Francesca Albanese is the UN’s special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories. She is an affiliate scholar at Georgetown University and a senior adviser at the Amman-based Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development.
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Makkah museum spotlights historic Qur’an art

The Holy Qur’an Museum at the Hira Cultural District in Makkah is showcasing a rare 19th-century Qur’an manuscript from India.

AlUla exhibition unveils Dadan’s ancient legacy

AlUla governorate is hosting an exhibition titled “Illuminating Discoveries — Uncovering the Layers of Dadan’s History.” (SPA)

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The coasts of the Farasan Islands in the Jazan region have witnessed frequent dolphin sightings. (SPA)

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