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- Israel announced on Sunday it was disconnecting the only power line to a water desalination plant in Gaza
- Israel last week blocked the entry of goods into the territory in a standoff over a truce that has halted fighting for the past seven weeks
- Underscoring the fragility of the ceasefire, an Israeli airstrike killed three Palestinians in the Bureij camp in central Gaza Strip, medics said
- Saudi Arabia expressed hope that efforts would succeed in ending crisis in Ukraine
- Kiev also expressed appreciation for Riyadh's efforts in hosting Ukraine talks with US
- Muslim advocacy group says it recorded over 8,600 incidents in 2024
- Rights advocates have noted rising Islamophobia, antisemitism since start of Israel-Gaza war
- China claims the strategically important waterway in nearly its entirety
- ‘The South China Sea is currently one of the safest and freest maritime routes in the world’
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Al-Qatt and Sadu
Al-Qatt and Sadu are traditional and creative arts of Saudi Arabia that have made it to UNESCO’s lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Al-Qatt is traditionally done by women as a means of decorating a home’s interior. Sadu weaving has been practiced by those living in the Arabian Peninsula since ancient times and, in turn, those living in Saudi Arabia since its inception.
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.
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