- Witkoff said he had “very productive and constructive” calls on Sunday with Netanyahu, Qatar’s prime minister and Egypt’s director of intelligence
- During the call, areas of joint cooperation and regional and international developments were discussed
- Together, the aim of the SINDBAD Collective is to form a community of creatives who believe in breaking barriers, taking risks and making art more accessible
- One of Syria’s six UNESCO World Heritage sites, Palmyra was once a key hub to the ancient Silk Road
- Control of Palmyra shifted between Daesh and the Syrian army before Assad’s forces recaptured it
- The body of Danielle McLaughlin was found by a farmer on a beach in Goa in March 2017
- Crime highlighted persistent violence against women in India despite tougher laws against sexual assault
- Focus on Syria as meeting calls for international cooperation in supporting devastated populations
- Finance leaders highlight wider regional consequences of prolonged instability
- Mahmoud Muna and his nephew Ahmed were arrested on Sunday after Israeli police raided the family-owned bookshops on accusation of selling books that supported terrorism
- “Case is not isolated event, but part of series of attack against Palestinian cultural institutions,” Mahmoud said
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Alkhobar’s Tanaf
Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, tanaf is a cultural initiative in Alkhobar that seeks to connect the city’s past and present through guided walking tours. A permanent location launched this year offers a range of activities including workshops and local tours designed to enrich the eastern Saudi Arabian city’s cultural scene.
All About the Tyn Festival
One of many events offered by Diriyah Season, Tyn Festival offers visitors a chance to explore Riyadh region’s rich history and traditional architecture. It is currently being held at the At-Turaif World Heritage Site in Diriyah, Riyadh. The event will continue until mid-February.
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- Wildcard Briton completes hat-trick of wins over Greece’s Maria Sakkari
- Two-time Dubai champion Elina Svitolina eases past 2024 finalist Anna Kalinskaya, while Bencic, Vondrousova, and Badosa all progress
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