video Saudi Arabia’s King Salman inaugurates the Riyadh Metro project on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman inaugurates Riyadh Metro project

  • Riyadh Metro consists of a network that includes six train lines measuring 176 km and 85 stations, including four main stations
  • The metro will begin to be available for public use from Dec. 1 and will operate daily from 6 a.m. to midnight
video By Arab News ·

A driver waves the flag of Hezbollah while passing a building destroyed in recent Israeli strikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs. video

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds in first hours, Lebanese civilians start to return home

  • Families return to their homes in the most heavily bombed ares of Lebanon
  • Lebanon’s army says it was preparing to deploy to the south of the country as part of ceasefire agreement
By Reuters ·

People celebrate after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect in Sidon, Lebanon, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. AP

Saudi Arabia welcomes ceasefire in Lebanon

  • Kingdom appreciates all international efforts made to achieve the ceasefire, foreign ministry statement said
By Arab News ·

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman inaugurates the Riyadh Metro project on Wednesday. (SPA) video

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman inaugurates Riyadh Metro project

  • Riyadh Metro consists of a network that includes six train lines measuring 176 km and 85 stations, including four main stations
  • The metro will begin to be available for public use from Dec. 1 and will operate daily from 6 a.m. to midnight
By Arab News ·

Hezbollah faces long recovery, officials believe thousands of fighters killed

Hezbollah faces long recovery, officials believe thousands of fighters killed

  • One source said the Iran-backed group may have lost up to 4,000 people
  • Hassan Fadallah, a senior Hezbollah politician, told Reuters the priority will be “the people”
By Reuters ·

White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-old men to help fill manpower needs to battle Russia

White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-old men to help fill manpower needs to battle Russia

  • The outgoing Democratic administration wants Ukraine to lower the mobilization age to 18 from the current age of 25
  • The White House has pushed more than $56 billion in security assistance to Ukraine
By AP ·

Union chiefs urge BBC staff to wear Palestinian flag colors or keffiyeh during ‘day of action’

Union chiefs urge BBC staff to wear Palestinian flag colors or keffiyeh during ‘day of action’

  • Protest on Thursday is a gesture of solidarity in support of demands for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages, organizers say
  • Some workers voice concerns that the action violates the broadcaster’s strict guidelines on impartiality and risks upsetting colleagues
By Arab News ·

Union chiefs urge BBC staff to wear Palestinian flag colors or keffiyeh during ‘day of action’

Union chiefs urge BBC staff to wear Palestinian flag colors or keffiyeh during ‘day of action’

  • Protest on Thursday is a gesture of solidarity in support of demands for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages, organizers say
  • Some workers voice concerns that the action violates the broadcaster’s strict guidelines on impartiality and risks upsetting colleagues
By Arab News ·

Special Art under the stars: Noor Riyadh returns to dazzle Kingdom’s capital

Art under the stars: Noor Riyadh returns to dazzle Kingdom’s capital

  • Fleet of drones illuminates Saudi capital for Noor Riyadh
  • 18 Saudi, 43 international talents present light artworks themed ‘Light Years Apart’
By Hebshi Alshsmmari & Nada Alturki ·
Special Jeddah set for Fanatec GT World Challenge race

Jeddah set for Fanatec GT World Challenge race

  • Anticipated SAL Jeddah Race, which will be held for the first time in the Kingdom on Nov. 29-30, will feature two major motorsport races and cover 1,000 km
  • Iconic manufacturers taking part include Porsche, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes AMG, BMW M Sport, Audi Sport and Ford
By SALEH FAREED ·