Category: Global News and Affairs
Saudi Arabia Tops Food Wasters List
A little over 40 million residents in the GCC generate 26 million tons of uneaten food or roughly 667 kg per person annually which hits an average o [...]
Madinah’s History showcased in ‘Letters and Illumination’ Expo
By Yusuf Mohammed
Madinah: The history of Madinah has been illuminated in words and images at a major art exhibition that opened in the city last [...]
First Smart Mosque Opens in Dubai
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates opened its first smart mosque in Dubai last fortnight. The Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities ( [...]
11-year-old Saudi girl launches YouTube English language Series
By Abdulkarim Al-Dhiyabi
Taif: In an unprecedented step, a 11-year-old Saudi girl launched a YouTube English language series, apart from lessons in [...]
Kaaba Kiswa Factory seeks Modern Technology
Makkah: The historical factory that manufactures the Kiswa, the covering for the holy Kaaba in Makkah, is exploring the possibility of importing sta [...]
Life of Desert Dwellers Portrayed in New Book
Riyadh: An American photographer has published a book about the life of a traditional desert tribe in Saudi Arabia. New York photographer, Wayne Easte [...]
Two Arab Women in list of ‘Leading Global Thinkers’
Beirut: Alongside notable global figures such as Iranian President Hassan Rohani and US Secretary of State, John Kerry, two Arab women are in the li [...]
Indonesia’s Scholars call for Halal Medicine
Jakarta: Indonesia's top Muslim body has called for applying halal rules on pharmaceutical products such as medicines and vaccines, calling for hala [...]
Saudi Arabia launches Genetic Code Mapping Project
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has launched a genetic code mapping project aimed at identifying the basis of chronic diseases prevalent in the Kingdom. The Sau [...]
New Museum Typifies Cultural Façade of Madinah
Madinah: Prince Sultan Bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), opened the Madinah Museum at the refurbished [...]