US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passes TikTok ban bill
The measure requires TikTok's parent company ByteDance to sell the app within 180 days or see it barred from the...
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Young Iraqis seek desert retreats for a change from the hustle of big cities
SAMAWAH, IRAQ – Far from the hustle and bustle of major cities, young Iraqis are increasingly taking advantage of a renewed...
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Muslim World League launches Ramadan Food Baskets Project in Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan – The Muslim World League (MWL) launched a program for distributing Ramadan food baskets in Pakistan as part...
- A celebration to mark the launch of the program was held today at MWL’s headquarters, attended by Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki
- Saad bin Masoud Al Harthy, the MWL's regional director, stated that the program distributes 3,500 food baskets to provide a month of sustenance for a family
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Millions rely on humanitarian assistance for survival
“Human life in any circumstance is precious. It is God’s gift and therefore deserves to be nurtured and lived to...
- The Big Heart Foundation introduces the "Enlighten their Future" campaign to support underprivileged communities during Ramadan, says its director
- The campaign seeks to unite the global community, private sector businesses, and government entities in providing crucial support for those in need
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Oldest known Hebrew Bible displayed in Israel ahead of sale
Tel Aviv, Israel -- The oldest known near-complete Hebrew Bible was presented to the press on Wednesday in Tel Aviv, where...
- The Codex Sassoon is one of only two manuscripts containing all 24 books of the Hebrew Bible to have survived into the modern era and is estimated to be 1,100 years old.
- Sotheby's pre-sale estimates put the manuscript's value at between $30 million and $50 million. It is more complete than the Aleppo Codex, dated to the same era.
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Search on for Jewish heritage in Morocco’s oases
Efforts to uncover Jewish historical treasures are one of the outcomes of warming ties since Morocco and Israel normalized relations...
- Dating back to antiquity, the Jewish community in Morocco reached its peak in the 15th century, following the brutal expulsion of Sephardic Jews from Spain.
- By the early 20th century, there were about 250,000 Jews in Morocco, but after the creation of Israel and 1967 war, only 2000 remain now.
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Unity crucial for Arabs on global media platforms
He calls for the creation of clear and common executive mechanisms to crystallize the Arab countries' position and examine the...
- Saudi Arabia calls for a unified Arab position on international media platforms to address the dissemination of content that lacks respect for Arab societies' values
- Saudi Media Minister Al-Dosary emphasizes the significance of media in promoting cooperation, dialogue, tolerance, and respect for diverse values and cultures
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Syrian students learn German in order to prepare for life abroad
Damascus, Syria--His medical studies in Syria keep Mohammed Shasho busy enough but whenever he can he also pores over German vocabulary...
- In Syria, classes to learn German have proliferated in recent years as students seem to have turned their backs on English or French, the foreign languages prefered earlier
- The medical brain drain has begun to worry Syrian officials and physicians with many expressing concern about the exodus of medical students, but few terming it a reality
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‘AI, blockchain complementary, must be used responsibly’
The responsible AI must enhance education, everyday life, and work, while blockchain protocols must be democratized in a decentralized society,...
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Shunned for long, KSA welcomes home top designer
Western fashion was once largely taboo in Saudi Arabia, but with the kingdom undergoing great social changes, a designer is...
- Mohammed Ashi made his career abroad, training in the United States and working for Givenchy and Lebanese couturier Elie Saab
- International stars like Beyonce, Deepika Padukone, Zendaya and Cardi B wear his outfits, showing up on red carpets from the Oscars to Cannes
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Is Saudi Arabia considering three-day weekend?
The Kingdom is analyzing the new work structure to enhance job creation and make the labor market more appealing to...
- The Kingdom is analyzing the new work structure to enhance job creation and make the labor market more appealing to domestic and foreign investors, reports suggest
- If Saudi Arabia follows suit, it would be the second Arab country after the UAE to institute a shortened workweek. At present, the Kingdom applies a system of five working days
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King Abdullah’s daughter marries a Greek-origin financier
Princess Iman, the eldest daughter of King Abdullah and Queen Rania, has wed a financier of Greek origin at a...
- The groom born in 1994 in Venezuela to a family of Greek origin works as a financier in New York
- The princess born in 1996 graduated from Georgetown University in Washington
US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passes TikTok ban bill
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Vaping: lighting up, stubbing out
Developed in 2003 by the Chinese pharmacist Hon Lik, concerns are growing over the risk of teens becoming hooked on...
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Abu Dhabi-backed fund takeover of Telegraph triggers UK probe into sale
Dubai, UAE--The UK government has ordered a formal probe into the proposed sale of the Telegraph Media Group to an...
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UAE marks 52nd National Day with parades, shows
Across the country, the festivities will be characterized by performances of Emirati folk arts, cultural shows, police parades, display of...
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Meals to woof down at Italy’s first dog restaurant
Thirsty pups can opt for a green apple and watermelon juice, or go wild and have a pear, strawberry or...
- Pepe, a four-year-old Bichon with a naughty face, licks every last crumb off his elegant black bowl, almost taking the geometric patterns off too
- Portions are tailored to the dogs' size -- S (for those weighing two to 10 kilograms), M (11-20 kg), L (21-30 kg) and even XL (over 30 kg)
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Messi’s World Cup jerseys up for $10m auction
If the jerseys sell for above $10m, that could make the sale the most valuable collection of sports memorabilia ever...
- He donned these shirts during the first halves of the group-stage rounds against Saudi Arabia and Mexico, as well as later games against Australia, the Netherlands and Croatia.
- The most expensive individual jersey ever sold at auction was one that basketball legend Michael Jordan wore during his NBA finals run in 1998. It sold for $10.1m.
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Elon Musk’s X supports US student in trouble over posts
Dubai, UAE--Elon Musk’s X has made good on its promise to back users who are being punished for statements they...
- The student, Juan David Campolargo, was found to be violating the university's student code of conduct, according to Campolargo's lawyers
- Musk voiced his support for the college student in a brief post on X, "We will do whatever it takes to support your right to free speech!"