Restoration project for Jeddah district’s old buildings completed
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Ministry of Culture, represented by the Jeddah Historic District Program, has announced the completion of...Arts & Culture Culture & Society Geostrategy
UN ‘disturbed’ as Israeli strikes on health care kills 10 in Lebanon
"The tragic events of the past 36 hours have resulted in a significant loss of life and injuries in south...Geostrategy
Syria denounces US top general’s visit to Kurdish-held northeast
The United States' top military officer Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley made a surprise visit to...Syrian foreign ministry termed Milley's visit as a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and integrity of Syrian territory
According to Dave Butler, Milley's spokesperson. the US general "visited northeast Syria Saturday... to meet with commanders and troops"
Qatar Emir announces $60 million for Doha Program of Action
Doha, Qatar - Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani announced Sunday a $60 million financial contribution to Doha...Held every 10 years, the UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries comes in the wake of numerous challenges facing the poor nations.
The summit aims to mobilize international community's commitments towards the implementation of the Doha Program of Action for the LDCs (2022-2031).
Tunisians defy protest ban, rally to demand release of Saied critics
Denouncing Saied's power grab as a "coup", the protesters defied a ban on demonstrations imposed by Tunis authorities. Initially dozens...More than 20 political figures have been arrested in the North African country in recent weeks, including members of the main opposition coalition, the NSF.
The NSF had called for the demonstration, which came a day after more than 3,000 joined a Tunis rally organized by the powerful UGTT trade union.
International Justice Conference begins in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Saudi Justice Minister Dr. Walid Al-Samaani inaugurated the International Conference on Justice here on Sunday. Several...Over 4,000 persons and 50 international speakers took part in the justice conference in Saudi Arabia.
The conference aims to facilitate access to justice through digital innovation, judicial technology and enrich legal culture.
Satellites could beam poorest nations out of digital desert
At the moment just 36 percent of the 1.25 billion people in the world's 46 poorest countries can plug into...The divide has been a key complaint at a UN summit in Doha, where UN chief Antonio Guterres told their leaders that "you are being left behind in the digital revolution".
The launch of thousands of Low-Earth Orbit satellites could bring speedy change and boost African hopes, tech experts promised at the Doha summit.
UAE keen on new technologies, says minister at Raisina Dialogue 2023
NEW DELHI, INDIA - UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Omar Sultan Al...Representatives from over 100 countries, including ministers, military commanders, captains of the Industry, participated in Raisina Dialogue 2023.
The UAE is keen on sharing knowledge, experience and success stories by participating in international conferences.
52 nations facing debt payment issues need urgent help: UNDP
Achim Steiner, head of the United Nations Development Programme, said that 25 of the 52 were spending more than a...Steiner did not name the countries involved but the UNDP last week released a report which called for a 30 percent write-off of external debt for 52 countries at 2021 values.
Poor nations' debt has multiplied over the past decade because of the coronavirus pandemic, high food and fuel bills and financial crises.
Sheikh Ahmad Al-Sabah re-appointed Kuwait Prime Minister
Kuwait's government resigned on January 23, three months after it was sworn in, following disputes with lawmakers that have plunged...A long-running standoff between the government and the elected parliament has hampered efforts by the country to push through fiscal reforms.
In September 2022, Kuwait held its sixth election in a decade, leading again to an opposition-led parliament.
UN calls for resettlement of quake-hit Syrian refugees from Turkey
"Many refugees who fled to Turkey in search of safety and protection have now faced the trauma of loss and...The United Nations made the call as 89 Syrian refugees arrived in Madrid from Turkey
For almost 12 years, Turkey has hosted some 3.5 million Syrian refugees fleeing the civil war
Iran to reconnect nuclear surveillance cameras: IAEA
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi earlier said he had held "constructive" talks with Iranian officials in Tehran after the...IAEA chief earlier said he had held "constructive" talks with Iranian officials in Tehran after the discovery of uranium particles enriched to near weapons-grade level
Grossi arrived in Iran on Friday talks deadlocked on reviving a landmark 2015 accord on Iran's nuclear activity, known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action