- A man who was carrying the bomb was killed and a passerby was injured
- Saudi authority sees 50% surge in complaints in 2023; commercial courts issue over 270 rulings, totaling SR2.2m in fines
- More than 1,000 inspection tours of commercial establishments were conducted in 42 cities and governorates across the Kingdom
- The building is notable for its giant crenulated facade and inlaid kufic Arabic inscriptions
- The building will be used for cultural functions with the involvement of the neighborhood’s people
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- Modi will visit Warsaw, Kyiv from Aug. 21 to 23
- India has not publicly criticized Russia over Ukraine war
- Assets under management climbed to over $3.47 trillion by July
- PIF’s performance underscores its pivotal position in reducing the country’s dependence on oil revenues
- A network of dozens of websites mimicking independent local news sites are floating the false claim that the Democratic Party was behind the assassination attempt against Trump in July
- NewsGuard, a US-based disinformation watchdog, traced the websites to John Mark Dougan, a former US marine who fled to Russia while facing charges in Florida of extortion and wiretapping
- NewsGuard has identified at least 1,270 “pink slime” outlets — its name for politically motivated websites that present themselves as independent local news outlets
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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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- Saudi Arabian Athletic Federation announced the race in Jeddah will take place on Jan. 18 next year
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