Montreal, Canada - Palestinian-Canadian Faiza Najjar was able to leave Gaza last year, but could not bring her four adult daughters with her. She watched from a distance as food shortages in the territory worsened. From Canada, where she lives with her six other children, Najjar pursued a months-long effort...
‘What wrong did he do?’ Gaza family mourn three-year-old shot dead
Gazan mother Amal Abu Shalouf ran her hand over her son's face and hair, a brief farewell before a man abruptly sealed the body bag carrying the three-year-old who was killed just hours earlier on Tuesday.Russia returns four Ukrainian children in Qatari deal
Since its invasion of Ukraine in February last year, Russia has been accused of taking thousands of Ukranian chlidren to its territory. A diplomat briefed on the process said that the children, aged between two and 17, have been staying at the Qatari embassy in Moscow while Doha mediated between...British lawmakers call for ‘fresh approaches” to seek Egyptian dissident’s release
London, United Kingdom--Over 100 British lawmakers on Monday expressed concern at the lack of progress in the case of a jailed British-Egyptian activist and urged the UK government to adopt "fresh approaches" to secure his release. Alaa Abdel Fattah -- a key figure in the 2011 revolt that topped Egyptian autocrat...
12-year-old girl’s marriage causes stir in Iraq
An Iraqi court adjourned a hearing Sunday to allow a man to formalize his religious marriage to a 12-year-old girl, according to a lawyer for the girl's mother.
Israel reimposes more restrictions as virus surges
Israelis require vaccine certificates or negative tests for entry to venues holding fewer than 100 people.
Virgin Group boss Richard Branson prepares for his first space flight
Star Trek fan Branson credits his mother with his taste for adventure After making his fortune in the 1970s record industry, he launched successful companies in diverse sectors LONDON: As famous for his thrill-seeking lifestyle and publicity stunts as for his vast business empire, Richard Branson has set his sights...
Saudi healthcare distributor Tamer Group acquires Mumzworld
Tamer Group calls acquisition step towards its digital plan aimed at contributing to Saudi Vision 2030 Mumzworld Founders Mona Ataya and Leena Khalil will continue to lead the company Saudi-based Tamer Group has acquired a majority stake in Mumzworld, the UAE-based mother, baby and child (MBC) e-commerce platform, for...
A Saudi mom can now vouch for her child to open a bank account
Before this decision, a married mother had to bring her husband or obtain court's consent to open an account for her kids
