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Local organizations will help maintain and sustain the park. (Supplied) photos

All hands on deck: Beirut’s first public skatepark breathes life into ravaged city

  • Twelve months ago, an explosion in Beirut’s port rocked the capital. Over 200 people were killed after a warehouse inadequately housing highly flammable chemicals caught fire
By Georgi Azar ·
Mountains typically offer stargazers clear skies in an environment free of clouds, light pollution and dust, and with its different terrains and huge size. (SPA) photos

Saudi Arabia’s diverse topography attracts stargazers amid summer vibes

By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·
UK PM Johnson’s umbrella mishap amuses Prince Charles

UK PM Johnson’s umbrella mishap amuses Prince Charles

By Reuters ·
Greek TV commentator fired for remark about Korean athlete

Greek TV commentator fired for remark about Korean athlete

By AP ·
Lebanese fleeing collapse at home seek security, salaries in UAE

Lebanese fleeing collapse at home seek security, salaries in UAE

By Reuters ·
Special Former Hezbollah MP Nawwar Al-Sahili walked his elegantly-dressed daughter through fireworks-laden walkways and striking strobe lights this week. (Screenshot) photos

As Lebanese suffer crippling economic crisis, MPs celebrate daughters’ lavish weddings

By TAREK ALI AHMAD ·
Special Homer and Ulysses had been trapped for more than 10 years in a zoo in Tyre. (Supplied)

Endangered bears leave Lebanon for better life in US animal sanctuary

By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·
Special EXCLUSIVE: All hands on Le Deck — Sofitel restaurant in Cairo sinks to bottom of the Nile video

EXCLUSIVE: All hands on Le Deck — Sofitel restaurant in Cairo sinks to bottom of the Nile

By Yasmine Eissa ·
Maskless Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan teams make for awkward moment at Olympic opening ceremoney

Maskless Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan teams make for awkward moment at Olympic opening ceremoney

By Reuters ·
Egyptian man seen parading lion on his shoulder arrested video

Egyptian man seen parading lion on his shoulder arrested

By Arab News ·
Iran launches matchmaking app as fertility rates fall

Iran launches matchmaking app as fertility rates fall

By Reuters ·
Japan police find Ugandan weightlifter who went missing from Olympic camp

Japan police find Ugandan weightlifter who went missing from Olympic camp

By AFP ·
Greek traditional wooden boat builders a dwindling craft

Greek traditional wooden boat builders a dwindling craft

By AP ·

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Kuwait plans region’s first city for electric carmakers
Kuwait plans region’s first city for electric carmakers
Saudi budget airline expands flights to Bisha
Saudi budget airline expands flights to Bisha
Egyptian foreign minister: We trust wisdom of Tunisian leadership on managing current crisis
Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukri. (AFP)
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Development Company signs contract KACST to provide satellite data
The images will carry the coordinates of its geographical location. (SPA)
Philippines activates border checkpoints in Metro Manila ahead of lockdown
Philippines activates border checkpoints in Metro Manila ahead of lockdown

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