Qatari emir becomes 1st Arab leader to visit Syria since fall of Assad

Qatari emir becomes 1st Arab leader to visit Syria since fall of Assad

  • Interim Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa greets Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at Damascus airport
  • Visit signals a significant resumption of Qatari-Syrian relations, with Qatar to play major role in reconstruction
By Arab News ·

Update A freed Palestinian prisoner gestures, after being released from an Israeli jail, in Ramallah, the Israeli-occupied West Bank. video

Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after hostages freed

  • Buses carrying released inmates left from West Bank’s Ofer Prison after Israel said it had received assurances from mediators over the future “safe release” of captives
By Reuters ·

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (File/SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s king, crown prince congratulate Syria’s Ahmed Al-Sharaa on interim presidency

  • In a cable of congratulations, the king wished Al-Sharaa success in leading Syria “toward a prosperous future that achieves the aspirations of the Syrian people”
By Arab News ·

Boomerang competition held after findings suggest Arabian invention

Boomerang competition held after findings suggest Arabian invention

  • Competitors from the US, Europe and Brazil flock to Hail
  • Traditionally thought to be Australian, recent findings indicate Arabian origin
By Hebshi Alshammari ·

Rebuilding Gaza could take 10-15 years, Trump envoy tells Axios

Rebuilding Gaza could take 10-15 years, Trump envoy tells Axios

  • “It is stunning just how much damage occurred there,” Witkoff told the news website after visiting Gaza
  • The debris is believed to be contaminated with asbestos
By Reuters ·

British MPs ask home secretary to investigate Met Police conduct in Palestine protest

British MPs ask home secretary to investigate Met Police conduct in Palestine protest

  • MPs express concern over the Metropolitan Police’s actions on Jan. 18
  • At least 77 people were arrested during the Palestine protest in London
By Arab News ·

Special Ustad Amjad Ali Khan to enthrall audience with sarod recital in Riyadh

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan to enthrall audience with sarod recital in Riyadh

  • Ambassador of India Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan: The Embassy is honored to co-host the upcoming Sarod quintet concert by the legendary musician Amjad Ali Khan in Riyadh
  • Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan: The strong interest among Saudi friends toward this concert is a testimony to the popularity of Indian music, arts and cinema in the Kingdom
By Rashid Hassan ·
Ronaldo shines again to send Al-Nassr third

Ronaldo shines again to send Al-Nassr third

  • 39-year-old scores, makes another to give Yellows fourth win in last 5 games
  • Ronaldo grabs 15th league goal of season after 35 minutes
By John Duerden ·