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Bangladesh cricket legend Mushfiqur Rahim has been stranded at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport after US and Israeli military strikes on Iran led to widespread airspace closures and flight cancellations in the Gulf region. The star wicketkeeper-batsman, who returned home after performing Umrah in Makkah, shared an emotional post on social media describing the fear […]
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to issue passports to the Kingdom’s millions of camels, to better manage the country’s prized herds. The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture promised that the initiative would “increase productivity and efficiency in the sector and build a reliable reference database for camels”. A social media post from the ministry […]
Key points Rostec confirmed it will display armored vehicles, rocket artillery and digital fire control systems at the 2026 World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia. The line-up includes the BTR-22, the Ballista remote weapons station, Planshet-A/Atlet fire control system and the 300mm Sarma MLRS. Russian state defense conglomerate Rostec confirmed it will showcase a range […]
The mummified remains of cheetahs ranging from 130 years to more than 1,800 years old have been found in a cave – startling photos show the preserved creatures 5:23 PM, January 15, 2026Updated 5:23 PM, January 15, 2026 Photos of the preserved creatures show cloudy eyes and withered limbs(Image: Ahmed Boug et al. / SWNS) […]
If you’ve attended the Preakness Stakes (G1) in recent years, you’re no doubt well aware of trainer Brittany Russell. The undisputed Queen of Maryland Racing who recently captured their third straight training title at the Maryland Jockey Club-operated racetracks, Russell’s horses typically draw a lot of attention on the Preakness undercard. But not in the […]
Absher powers new five-year Resident ID system / Image: File Saudi Arabia introduced a new ‘Resident ID’ system that replaces the old annual residency renewal routine with a single card for five years and a simplified online workflow. Officials and local media say the measure will dramatically reduce visits to passport and residence offices for […]
The spike reflects the renewed momentum and growing participation of global reinsurers Photo credit: VIJAY SONEJI GIFT City’s International Financial Services Center (IFSC) is attracting a new wave of global reinsurers, with new applications from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kazakhstan. The developments come amid a fourfold increase in reinsurance activities, reflecting […]
On October 26, fighters from the Arab militia Rapid Support Forces (RSF) finally captured Darfur’s strategic capital, El Fasher, after 550 days of siege. Then followed what the UN called a “genocidal massacre”. Men, women and children were systematically raped, tortured, mowed down and buried in mass graves hastily dug by bulldozers. Most were from […]
The stage is almost set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as 42 countries have qualified for next summer’s tournament in North America. The conclusion of the UEFA group stage of the qualifying campaign this week saw 11 European teams join England, who secured their ticket last month. Scotland were among the sides to do […]
Three-time winner of the Rank 3 stakes Bishops Bay kicked off the opening hour of the Keeneland November Horses of Racing Age Sale on November 12 with the sale for the top price of $1.3 million to KAS Stables agent Pedro Lanz. The seven-figure price was a record for the sale, which Keeneland began in […]
