DUBAI: Spotify’s launch this summer of a new Saudi Arabia-focused campaign “Tarab” aims to celebrate Khaleeji music “which is so intrinsic to the Saudi culture and holds a special place in the hearts of many locals.” This is according to Rhea Chedid, editorial lead for the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia at Spotify, …
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Sunday, losing 38.52 points, or 0.30 percent, to close at 12,666.90. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR6.28 billion ($1.67 billion) as 103 of the stocks advanced, while 122 retreated. On the other hand, the Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu gained 137.34 points, or …
Doctors Without Borders rejects Israeli army claim of ‘terror activity’ at site of deadly attack in Gaza DUBAI: Israeli forces have been accused of intentionally, and without provocation, attacking a Doctors Without Borders aid shelter housing 64 people in Al-Mawasi, Gaza, on Feb. 20 killing two relatives of a staff member and injuring seven others. …
RIYADH: With twinkling lights turned on and the smell of freshly fried samosas in the air, Muslim and non-Muslim expat households across the Kingdom join in observing the holy month of Ramadan, marked by its spiritual nature and family-centric values Expats share both their excitement and expected challenges as they observe Ramadan away from home. …
CHICAGO: From Emmy Award-winning journalist and former CNN anchor Hala Gorani comes “But You Don’t Look Arab and Other Tales of Unbelonging,” a newly released autobiography that delves deep into her career and complex family history. Blending her personal and professional life as a daughter of Syrian immigrants and a correspondent who has traveled to …
Fort Lauderdale: Organizers of June’s T20 Cricket World Cup games in the United States say that early ticket sales have shown there is a huge demand for the sport among cricket lovers in the country. The highly anticipated clash in New York between cricket rivals Pakistan and India was over-subscribed by 200 times in the …
AI will drive efficiency amid global economic slowdown, leading financiers tell FII Priority Summit MIAMI: The chiefs of four of the world’s leading corporations stressed on Thursday, during the first day of the Future Investment Initiative Miami Summit, that while artificial intelligence has the potential to drive higher investment and economic growth across the world …
RIYADH: Global financial experts will gather in Riyadh on Monday to discuss the future of finance, evolving strategies, and innovative ideas to boost the sector’s growth at the third Saudi Capital Market Forum. The two-day event organized by Saudi Tadawul Group, to be held under the theme “Powering Growth,” will serve as a nexus for …
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators will be eyeing a winning start to the tournament, as the two teams face each other at the Qaddafi Stadium in Lahore today, Sunday. The ninth edition of the PSL, Pakistan’s professional Twenty20 cricket league, kicked off on Saturday with a glitzy opening …
In Rawalpindi’s NA-56, veteran politician faces ‘toughest’ election from behind bars RAWALPINDI: In the heart of Pakistan’s garrison city of Rawalpindi, the historic Lal Haveli is abuzz with political activity before any general election. But days before millions of Pakistanis go to the polls on Feb. 8, the political atmosphere around the iconic Red Mansion …