- Middle East has been bracing for Iran’s avowed retaliation over the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31
- “Time is in our favor and the waiting period for this response could be long,” Naini said
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- More than half of Gaza’s cropland and a third of its greenhouses have been destroyed by the conflict, contributing to malnutrition
- FAO says the devastation of Gaza’s agriculture has led to severe food insecurity, with 1 in 5 Gazans facing extreme hunger
- Stories by Saudi writers reflect the Kingdom’s rich cultural tapestry, rapid societal changes
- The pilgrims were on their way to Iraq to commemorate Arbaeen, which marks the 40th day following the death of a Shiite saint in the 7th century.
- The highly transmissible Clade 1b strain of the virus has killed hundreds of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo
- Nine mpox cases were reported by Philippine authorities in 2022 and 2023, with the previous most recent one last December
- Kingdom concluded the issuance of the Islamic financial instruments at SR3.21 billion in July
- NDMC said the August offerings were divided into five tranches
- Youssef gained worldwide notoriety for his vocal support of Palestinian cause
- Account removed after post about the weaponization of antisemitism
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Al-Meger Palace
Nestled in Asir’s Al-Namas governorate, Al-Meger Palace — a museum that is home to some of the oldest manuscripts from Islamic history — is the work of a lifetime of Mohammed Al-Meger, a former Saudi military officer whose parents were known intellectuals. Orphaned at an early age, he attended school for three years before he was expelled. He then worked as a shepherd until an uncle from Tabuk agreed to help him go back to school when he was 14. Unable to fulfill his dream of becoming a doctor, he opted to join Saudi Arabia’s armed forces, which gave him the chance to learn the French and English languages, and the opportunity for more travel. When he visited his hometown of Al-Namas once more, he came up with the idea of building the palace. It took 35 years to complete the project, which is now considered a "convergence of world cultures."
What is Calligraffiti?
“Calligraffiti is a fusion of Arabic calligraphy and graffiti art,” says Saudi artist Ahmed Al-Sulaimani, whose work has captured the attention of art enthusiasts and opened doors to remarkable opportunities, including the chance to design Arabic signage for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
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- Chinese player Xiao Hai dedicates victory in Riyadh to spouse Elena, who ran onto the stage to hug him after his $300,000 triumph
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