video Update Arab League summit calls for UN peacekeepers in Palestinian territories

Arab League summit calls for UN peacekeepers in Palestinian territories

  • Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called for establishment of internationally recognized Palestinian state
  • First time Arab leaders have come together after Riyadh hosted extraordinary summit in November
video By Arab News ·

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince meets with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in Manama, Bahrain. (SPA) video

Saudi crown prince meets with Arab leaders on sidelines of Manama summit

  • Saudi Arabia’s crown prince urged international community to fulfil its responsibility by demanding an immediate end to Israeli aggression
By Arab News ·

Israel says more troops to ‘enter Rafah’ as operations intensify

Israel says more troops to ‘enter Rafah’ as operations intensify

  • Israeli forces took control earlier in May of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt
  • 600,000 people have fled Rafah since military operations intensified: UNRWA
By AFP ·

Special How a Saudi healthcare startup is using AI to transform the diagnosis of chronic diseases graphic

How a Saudi healthcare startup is using AI to transform the diagnosis of chronic diseases

  • The work of SDM highlights the impact AI can have on the accessibility and increased accuracy of diagnostics 
  • The firm has already served more than 30,000 patients over the last two years at clinics across Saudi Arabia 
By Lama Alhamawi ·

Senegalese prime minister criticizes French military bases on territory

Senegalese prime minister criticizes French military bases on territory

  • “I reiterate here the desire of Senegal to have its own control, which is incompatible with the lasting presence of foreign military bases in Senegal," PM Sonko said
  • Neighbours Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have pushed out French troops and turned to Russia for help fighting jihadist insurgencies on their territory
By Reuters ·

Saudi Arabia innovating procurement, supply chains to secure prosperous future, forum hears

Saudi Arabia innovating procurement, supply chains to secure prosperous future, forum hears

  • Experts highlight Saudi Arabia’s innovative steps to transform various sectors of the economy
By MANAL AL-BARAKATI ·

NGOs warn Elon Musk of ‘collective punishment’ if Starlink in Sudan is shut down

NGOs warn Elon Musk of ‘collective punishment’ if Starlink in Sudan is shut down

  • People and organizations rely on ‘unofficial’ Starlink connection for lifeline services
  • Coalition of 94 humanitarian, human rights groups call for warring factions to repair damaged communication infrastructure
By Arab News ·

NGOs warn Elon Musk of ‘collective punishment’ if Starlink in Sudan is shut down

NGOs warn Elon Musk of ‘collective punishment’ if Starlink in Sudan is shut down

  • People and organizations rely on ‘unofficial’ Starlink connection for lifeline services
  • Coalition of 94 humanitarian, human rights groups call for warring factions to repair damaged communication infrastructure
By Arab News ·

The story behind Saudi artist Alia Ahmad’s alluring abstracts

The story behind Saudi artist Alia Ahmad’s alluring abstracts

  • Ahmad is garnering international attention, with two solo exhibitions in Europe  
By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·
World judo championship in Abu Dhabi attracts record entries 

World judo championship in Abu Dhabi attracts record entries 

  • 682 athletes from 110 countries set to perform at Mubadala Arena from Sunday
  • World Championships will feature one of the legends of the sport, Frenchman Teddy Riner, who holds the distinction of having been both the youngest and oldest world champion
By Arab News ·