Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammed Yassin Saleh visited on Thursday the Madinah Research and Studies Center, where he reviewed the center's scientific and cultural work and projects, as well as its efforts to document the history of Madinah and preserve its heritage and civilizational legacy. He to...

DUBAI: Gap Middle East has unveiled a campaign spotlighting six Saudi talents working across art, film, skateboarding, music and fashion. The lineup features multidisciplinary artist Nouf Al-Himiary, skateboarder and Sandlifers co-founder Rakan Ghaith, filmmaker Razan Al-Soghayer, Jeddah-based produ...

Five miners have died after a mine collapse in Soma district, western Turkey. Rescuers concluded search operations after recovering the bodies of the trapped workers.

ZOUK MIKAEL: AlUla Club made Saudi basketball history after beating Iran’s Shahrdari Gorgan 99-84 at the Nouhad Nawfal Sports Complex to reach the FIBA WASL Final 8 2026 semifinals.Elijah Stewart gave a dominant display with 44 points and 5, building momentum for the Saudi team late in the first qua...

The Ebola outbreak in Congo, attributed to the rare Bundibugyo virus, has resulted in over 4,000 deaths. Efforts to control the outbreak have faced challenges due to rapid spread and public mistrust.

The English FA is reviewing the findings of an independent commission on Manchester City breaking financial rules, with implications for football’s integrity. Ongoing proceedings with the Premier League are noted.

Jared Kushner has played a key role in US diplomacy over the war in Gaza while his private equity firm, Affinity Partners, holds the largest stake in Phoenix Financial, an Israeli investment group with holdings in companies involved in supplying Israel’s military, according to a CNN investigation. A...

LONDON: For decades, the UK-Saudi relationship has been defined by energy, defense, trade and intelligence cooperation. But as conflict and instability increasingly threaten the Gulf’s shipping lanes, energy infrastructure and critical technologies, Sir Liam Fox argues that the partnership now needs...

LONDON: Palestinian journalist Muhammad Abdel Aziz Al-Najjar was among at least eight people killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, according to Palestinian authorities.Al-Najjar, an imam and presenter for Holy Qur’an Radio, was killed by an Israeli drone while preparing a rep...

JEDDAH: Saudi companies and institutions need to rethink how they are discovered and understood as audiences increasingly turn to artificial intelligence for answers, according to a senior communications executive. Sophie Simpson, managing director of Ruder Finn Atteline MENA, said the shift has sig...

Finnish police have begun investigating suspected intrusions into the homes of parliament members. The inquiry, in its early stages, involves collaboration with the National Bureau of Investigation.

RIYADH: Houthis in Yemen carried out a drone attack on the Taiba power distribution station in Madinah on Tuesday morning, the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said. An investigation found that the Houthi militia planned and executed the “cowardly terrorist act,” coalition spokesman Turki Al...