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Arab World People watch on a big screen as Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (R) welcomes Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas ahead of an Arab League summit on Gaza on March 4, 2025. (AFP)

Palestinian President Says He’ll Appoint a Deputy, Hold Elections Next Year ‘If Conditions Allow’

The Palestinians have not held presidential elections in the 20 years since Mahmoud Abbas, an opponent of Hamas, was elected. He has repeatedly called off…

Arab World An Israeli military vehicle is seen during a military operation in the West Bank city of Jenin, 04 March 2025. (EPA)

Israel Kills a Hamas Leader in West Bank, Suspected Hezbollah Member in Lebanon

Hamas mourned the death of Aysar al-Saadi, a senior commander in its al-Qassam Brigades, who was killed Tuesday by an Israeli airstrike in the occupied West…

Arab World Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas on the sidelines of his first Arab summit. - AFP

Syria Interim President Joins Arab Summit on Gaza

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa was in Cairo Tuesday for an Arab League summit on Gaza, his first such meeting since ousting longtime ruler Bashar al…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi FM Arrives in Cairo to Participate in Extraordinary Arab Summit

On behalf of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin…

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At Arab Summit, Egypt Produces Plan for Rebuilding Gaza

Arab World  A tent camp for displaced Palestinians is set up amid destroyed buildings in the west of Al-Shati camp, west of Gaza City, on Monday, March 3, 2025. (AP)

At Arab Summit, Egypt Produces Plan for Rebuilding Gaza

Egypt has published a detailed, 112-page plan for rebuilding the Gaza Strip by 2030 without removing its population. The ambitious, $53 billion plan is a…


Arab World Trucks carrying aid move, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, February 13, 2025. REUTERS/Hussam Al-Masri/File Photo

Hamas Moves to Control Prices in Gaza after Israel Suspends Deliveries

Israel's block on deliveries into the war-stricken Gaza Strip has led to price increases and fears of food shortages, prompting punitive measures from the…

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Business The employee of a currency exchange shop counts US dollar banknotes in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico July 27, 2023. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez/File Photo

Dollar Falls to Three-month Low as Tariffs and Growth Fears Rattle Markets

The dollar fell to a three-month low on Tuesday as concerns about slowing growth and the impact from tariffs on the US economy outweighed any potential boost…

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Diriyah Biennale Foundation Launches ‘Biennale Nights’ Ramadan Program

Culture Diriyah Biennale Foundation Launches ‘Biennale Nights’ Ramadan Program

Diriyah Biennale Foundation Launches ‘Biennale Nights’ Ramadan Program

The Diriyah Biennale Foundation announced the launch of the "Biennale Nights" Ramadan program as part of the second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale,…

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Culture  People engage in activities during Ramadan celebrations in Makkah. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Makkah’s Neighborhoods Enliven Ramadan Nights with Games, Humanitarian Initiatives

Year after year, young residents of Makkah’s neighborhoods—particularly those surrounding the Grand Mosque—gain experience in organizing Ramadan celebrations,…

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Culture Held under the theme ‘Knowledge Illuminates Our Community’, the initiative falls in line with the UAE’s declaration of 2025 as the ‘Year of Community’. WAM

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center Launches Community Campaign to Promote Sustainable Reading

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center (ALC) has launched the first phase of its community campaign to promote sustainable reading, covering the first half of…

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Culture Under the slogan "Our Nights Have Returned," the ministry will decorate roads and public spaces with lights and installations

Culture Ministry Announces 'Ramadan Season' Across Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Ministry of Culture will host "Ramadan Season 1446 AH" in cities nationwide. The initiative features cultural and community events highlighting…

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Culture Examples of Benin bronzes which, together with collections such as the Parthenon sculptures, are the subject of talks of their return to countries of origin, are displayed at the British Museum in London, Britain, January 25, 2023. (Reuters) 

Nigeria’s Museum Agrees with Royal Ruler on Custody of Benin Bronzes 

Nigeria's national museum commission will be responsible for retrieving and keeping priceless Benin Bronzes, taking on the task with the assent of the royal…

Juventus Beat Verona 2-0 with Late Thuram, Koopmeiners Goals

Sports Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Hellas Verona - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - March 3, 2025 Juventus' Teun Koopmeiners scores their second goal past Hellas Verona's Lorenzo Montipo REUTERS/Massimo Pinca

Juventus Beat Verona 2-0 with Late Thuram, Koopmeiners Goals

Late goals from Khephren Thuram and Teun Koopmeiners earned misfiring Juventus a 2-0 home win against Hellas Verona in Serie A on Monday as Thiago Motta's side…

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Sports Football - Champions League - Real Madrid Press Conference - Ciudad Real Madrid, Valdebebas, Madrid, Spain - March 3, 2025 Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during the press conference. (Reuters)

‘Happy’ Vinicius Wants to Renew Real Contract as Soon as Possible 

Brazil forward Vinicius Jr said he is happy at Real Madrid and wants to renew his contract with the LaLiga club as soon as possible, playing down reports of…

Sports AC Milan's Dutch midfielder #14 Tijani Reijnders reacts during the Italian Serie A football match between AC Milan and S.S Lazio at San Siro stadium in Milan, on March 2, 2025. (AFP)

Reijnders to Stay at Milan Until June 2030 

Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has extended his stay at AC Milan until June 2030, the Serie A club said on Monday, ending speculation on his future after…

Sports Bayer Leverkusen's Spanish head coach Xabi Alonso (L) and Bayer Leverkusen's Dutch defender #30 Jeremie Frimpong react after the German first division Bundesliga football match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Frankfurt on March 1, 2025. (AFP) 

Leverkusen’s Frimpong Relishes ‘Intense’ Rivalry with Bayern Munich in the Champions League 

Get ready for games four and five this season in one of the most dynamic rivalries in European football. Bayer Leverkusen heads to Bayern Munich in the…

Sports A boat is seen beached after it was blown from its mooring on Bribie Island, Brisbane, Australia, 04 March 2025. (EPA)

Cyclone Disrupts Several Australian Sporting Events 

A cyclone expected to hit the east coast of Australia this week has scrapped a golf event and prompted the Australian Football League (AFL) to postpone season…


Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Welcomes Fifth Ranger Corps

Varieties  The new recruits, 40 women and 26 men, all from local communities within the reserve, join the existing ranger team of 180  - SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Welcomes Fifth Ranger Corps

On World Wildlife Day, observed annually on March 3, the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve officially welcomed its fifth ranger corps after their…

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Varieties Metro users flood in after work hours or finishing their shopping trips (Photo: Turki Al-Ogaili)

Riyadh Metro: A New Way to Reach Home Before Iftar During Ramadan

The Riyadh metro, a new addition to the city's transportation network, is becoming a preferred option for many residents. It helps them complete tasks and…

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Varieties A killer whale swims next to a grebe in the waters just off Seattle on Sunday, March 3, 2025, moments before the bird was taken under water. (Kersti Muul via AP)

Killer Whales Amaze Seattle Onlookers with a Rarely Seen Bird Hunt 

A pod of orcas swam close to shore and amazed onlookers in Seattle by treating the whale watchers to the rare sight of the apex predators hunting a bird. The…

Varieties Military and fire department helicopters have been trying to douse the wildfire. Handout / Japan's Ministry of Defense/AFP

Japan's Worst Wildfire in Half a Century Spreads

Firefighters were Tuesday battling Japan's worst wildfire in half a century, which has left one dead and forced the evacuation of nearly 4,000 local residents…

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Varieties Experts warn that climate change will create better conditions for malaria mosquitos. Olympia DE MAISMONT / AFP

Malaria Deaths Soar in Shadow of Ethiopia Conflict

Lema Tefera's voice broke as he described losing four children to malaria in just one month -- deaths that could likely have been prevented if not for the…

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