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- Israeli drone launched an airstrike on a car in the city of Sidon, near the Ain Al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp, killing retired Fatah officer Khalil Al-Maqdah
- Al-Maqdah was the brother of Munir Al-Maqdah, the chief of the Lebanese branch of Fatah’s armed wing, the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades
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- The only female minister proposed, Housing and Road Minister Farzaneh Sadegh, received 231 votes
- She is the first female minister in Iran in more than a decade
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- Recent tremors highlight the nation’s vulnerability to seismic activity, raising urgent questions about its preparedness
- With aging infrastructure and limited resources, Lebanon faces significant risks in the event of a powerful earthquake
- Attempted incursion took place in the Klimovo district which borders Ukraine’s Chernihiv region
- Ukraine smashed through the Russian border in the Kursk region on August 6
- Prawit Wongsuwan lashed out at a journalist from public broadcaster ThaiPBS on Friday
- Former army was seen in a video hitting Duangthip Yiamphop several times around the head
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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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- Move aims to streamline the fan experience for partnering clubs, offering early access to tickets, and season passes
- Platform will move to support participating SPL’s clubs with tech assistance as well as ongoing ticket promotions
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