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AND announces arrest 26 alleged drug dealers

AMMAN — The Anti-Narcotics Department (AND) on Saturday announced the arrest of 26 alleged drug dealers in nine illicit drug bust operations in various locations in the Kingdom over the past few days.One of the main cases involved the case of a father and his three sons who were allegedly involved in drug trafficking in the Capital, according to Police Spokesperson Lt. Col. Amer Sartawi.“We received information about the alleged illegal drug...

NHS staff would get private care for joint pain under Labour plan

Wes Streeting said nearly 200,000 days a month were being lost to the problems, and quicker treatment will mean people can continue working.

The world has changed, so should the countries of the Global South

Many countries in what is now called the Global South need to move away from the old model of development that produced rates of economic growth that had no precedence in economic history. First South Korea and Taiwan and then China saw their national economies expand at rates close to 10% a year. This level of growth means doubling of the national product every seven years. In 1993, economists at the World Bank wrote a report in which several...

Al Salam Bank Hosts Second Shari’a Departments Forum

Manama, Bahrain – 19 May 2024: Al Salam Bank hosted the second Shari’a Departments Forum on Sunday, 12th May 2024 under the supervision of the Shari’a Audit Department and with the support of the Bank’s Executive Management. Taking place at the Bank’s headquarters, the distinguished event focused on bridging the gap between theoretical and practical applications of Islamic Jurisprudence of financial transactions. It aimed to enhance the...

Jordan follows with great concern reports about Iranian president’s plane incident

AMMAN - The Foreign Ministry said on Sunday it was following up with great concern on news reports about the incident involving the plane carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and the accompanying delegation.The ministry's spokesman Sufyan Qudah underlined in a statement Jordan's readiness to provide all necessary support and assistance, voicing the Kingdom’s expressed sympathy with Iran and...

Qatar to Test Air Taxis in Early 2025

People in Qatar soon will be able to commute via flying taxis to work or anywhere!Read More: Qatar's Baladna Explores Dairy Expansion in the Philippines The country's Ministry of Transport has launched plans to test air taxis and electric delivery planes in early 2025. The ministry has

The unexpected death of the president of Iran

Will Putin respect the Olympic truce at the Paris Games?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hinted that he will not respect the Olympic truce and will continue to fight in Ukraine during the Paris Olympics this summer. "These Olympic principles, including the Olympic truce, are very correct (...) But few countries in history have respected them, with the exception of ancient Greece," Mr. Putin told Russian journalists at the end of a two-day visit to China. Vladimir Putin further suggested that...

'Critics' Awards for Arab films': Four Daughters' scoops three awards

19/05/2024 15:37, TUNIS/Tunisia Tunis, May 19 (TAP) - Tunisian film “Four Daughters” directed by Khaouther Ben Hania has won three awards at the 8th edition of the 'Critics' Awards for Arab films', organised each year on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival.This documentary feature film (107′, 2023) won the 'Best Director' and 'Best Documentary' awards, presented to Khaouther Ben Hania. The 'Best Editing' award went to Qutaiba Barhamji. The...

How Sharjah's old buildings tell a human story of the emirate's growth and character

Over the course of a century, Sharjah’s buildings have collected their own stories of the emirate’s history and development, according to author and arts patron Sultan Al Qassemi. Speaking at the Thessaloniki Book Fair on Saturday, where Sharjah is the guest of honour, Al Qassemi discussed the 2021 book Building Sharjah, a co-edited compendium of t...

Strong winds expected over most regions (INM)

19/05/2024 11:42, TUNIS/Tunisia Tunis, May 19 (TAP) - Strong winds with a maximum speed ranging between 60 to 80 km/h are expected over most regions Sunday afternoon and evening, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds will temporarily get stronger to 90 km/h in gusts with sand whirlwinds in the south, consequently diminishing horizontal visibility to less than 1000 meters.

Saudi King to undergo medical examinations in Jeddah: Royal Court

JEDDAH, 19th May, 2024 (WAM) -- The Saudi Royal Court said Sunday that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia will undergo medical examinations at the Royal Clinics of Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah due to a high fever and joint pain. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the Court added that the medical team will conduct tests to diagnose his condition and monitor his

Pakistan FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Eastern Neighbor’s Ambitions Fueled by Dominance Desire

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan enjoy a special relationship with close cooperation on many issues. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar described this bond as deep and long-standing, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s crucial support for Pakistan’s growth and prosperity. Saudi Arabia hosts 28% of Pakistani expatriates, reflecting the strong ties between the two nations.Pakistan’s top diplomat, in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, emphasized the...

Cloud Seeding Program plans to cover Makkah and Holy Sites using ground-based generators

Saudi Gazette ReportJEDDAH — The Saudi Regional Cloud Seeding Program confirmed that it is working to improve the weather condition in the Kingdom by making optimal use of all available opportunities and technologies. Its focusses include using ground-based generators to stimulate clouds from high altitudes rather than using aircraft. The program also noted that Makkah and the Holy Sites will be given priority while implementing this new...

Must-see photos of China's magnificent city of ice

The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is an annual winter event that takes place in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, and it's now the largest ice festival on the planet. It starts every year on January 5th and runs for about two months, boasting a jaw-dropping and shivering display of the world's biggest ice sculptures. At this point of the year, the city is no longer standing, but luckily we have amazing photos in case you've never seen it. Click through to see the city in all its icy frigid glory—and how it all comes together. When it comes to winter, if you can't beat it, join it!

Personal tragedies endured by the King's portrait artist Jonathan Yeo

Jonathan Yeo, 53, has opened up to the Sunday Times about having a heart attack last March whilst painting his portrait of King Charles.

Reportage Properties showcases latest projects at Acres

Portfolio includes 35 projects in the UAE, Egypt, Turkey, Morocco and Saudi Arabia

Kuwait to Buy 500MW of Power Through GCC Interconnection Authority

Kuwait on Sunday signed contracts to buy 500 megawatts (MW) of electricity through the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) to avoid summer blackouts.The contracts are for 300 MW from Oman and 200 MW from Qatar, the electricity ministry's acting undersecretary, Haitham Al-Ali, told reporters at the signing event, adding that the contracts would last from June 1 to Aug. 31.Al-Ali explained that the contracts were signed...

'Plane crash leaves no survivors': Leila Abdel Latif predictions resurface after Iranian president incident

ALBAWABA - "The fall of a plane will not spare anyone" Lebanese astrologer Leila Abdel Latif's prediction has been circulating again at the beginning of this year after the crash of the Iranian president's helicopter.However, this time Leila Abdel Latif's prediction faced severe criticism because it was too general and did not specify the individuals on the plane or their importance. Most activists believe that this is just a prediction that...

Harrowing twist in the tragic death of a father and son

The man, 38, and two-year-old boy were found dead inside a unit on College Street in East Lismore, on NSW's Far North Coast, at about 9.45pm on Sunday.

Louvre Abu Dhabi loans Samanid-era bowl and Josef Albers work to Oman's National Museum

Louvre Abu Dhabi is loaning two significant pieces from its collection to the National Museum of the Oman. The pieces are distinct from each other, offering unique examples of Islamic art and modern abstraction. They will be displayed in Oman for one year. A Samanid-era bowl made some time between the 10th and 11th centuries is one of the loans. It...

A rapid increase in natural disasters begs for climate action

Qatar Foundation Students Learn Life Skills During Educational Camp

Doha, Qatar, 19 May 2024: Thirty students from Qatar Foundation schools participated in an enriching educational camp called ‘Discovery and Challenge’ that focused on developing essential life skills, fostering cultural awareness, and enhancing teamwork through a variety of activities.The camp, which took place over three weeks from 3-17 May, was a collaborative effort between Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE), the Internal...

South Korea's Power Nap competition - in pictures

A sleeping contest aimed at raising awareness on the importance of rest

Who is Mohammad Mokhber, Iran's interim president?

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, was announced as interim president following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Mr Mokhber will organise a presidential election in the next 50 days. Early on Monday, Iranian authorities confirmed the death of Mr Raisi, along with Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, in the crash in ...

Bodour Al Qasimi inaugurates Greek edition of ‘Folktales Reimagined’

THESSALONIKI, Greece, 19th May, 2024 (WAM) -- As part of Sharjah's participation as a Guest of Honor at the Thessaloniki International Book Fair 2024 (TIBF) in Greece, Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) and Founder and Patron of the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY), inaugurated yesterday, the Greek edition of the “Folktales Reimagined” exhibition, at Thessaloniki Central Library,...

Sharjah presents its heritage at TIBF

THESSALONIKI, Greece, 19th May, 2024 (WAM) -- Dr. Sultan Sooud Al Qasimi, a member of the Heritage Preservation Committee in the UAE and member of the American University of Sharjah Board of Trustees, emphasised that a city’s identity extends beyond its physical heritage, cultural expressions, architectural prominence, and historical monuments.Instead, it is intricately intertwined with the collective memory of its inhabitants, reflecting a...

Ancient Petra: Unearthing latest archaeological findings

AMMAN — At the lecture “New important archaeological result in the downtown Petra”, Laurent Tholbecq from the Université Libre of Brussels, explained how the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom Petra transformed into a Roman provincial town after the annexation in 106AD.The presentation was held at Beit Yaish in Jabal Luweibdeh and the French institute of the Near East, Ifpo, organised the event on Wednesday with the Amman office of ICOMOS.“The...

Qatar's Industrial Production Index increases by 4.7% in March

DOHA, 20th May, 2024 (WAM) -- The Industrial Production Index (IPI) March 2024 reached 100.2 points, increased by 4.7% compared to the previous month (February 2024), and decreased by 3.2%, when compared to the corresponding month in 2023, state news agency (QNA) reported.This indicator reflects the growth of details of the growth of the various industrial economic sectors that make up it, with a different relative weight they have, such "Mining...

Bright green fireball lights up skies over Portugal and Spain

The bright comet fragment appeared late on Saturday, according to the European Space Agency (ESA).

UAE following with deep concern media reports regarding helicopter crash carrying Iranian president, his accompanying delegation

ABU DHABI, 19th May, 2024 (WAM) -- The UAE is following with deep concern media reports on the tragic accident of the helicopter carrying the Hon. Dr Ebrahim Raisi, President of Iran, His Excellency Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and a number of officials.In a statement, Saif Mohamed Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran, expressed his sincere wishes of success to the search and rescue operation, and...

What happens next in Iran after sudden death of President Raisi?

The Iranian constitution outlines specific procedures to follow in the event of a president's sudden absence. Here is what happens after President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash on Sunday: Who assumes President Raisi's powers? Article 131 of the constitution states that in case of the president's death, dismissal, resignation, extended...

160,000 Qatari Riyals Up for Grabs at Doha Book Fair

Hey book lovers! The 33rd Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) took place from May 9 to May 18, 2024, at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center. This year, the Ministry of Culture brought an exciting competition for publishers and writers, with categories like Outstanding Publisher (Lo

Number of migrants arriving in UK in small boats nears 10,000 mark

Some 103 people came across in two boats yesterday, it has been revealed - bringing the total so far this year, not including Sunday's arrivals, to 9,803.

Sharjah Charity International provides AED22.2 million in medical aid in 2023

SHARJAH, 20th May, 2024 (WAM) -- Sharjah Charity International (SCI) expanded its medical aid activities in 2023, providing healthcare support to 1,106 patients, with a total expenditure of AED22.2 million.Abdullah Sultan bin Khadim, Executive Director of SCI, emphasised SCI's commitment to expanding its public assistance programmes, highlighting a particular focus on patients facing financial difficulties who cannot cover their treatment...

Saudi offers Iran 'any assistance' needed in Raisi helicopter search

Iranian rescue teams are scouring a fog-shrouded mountainside after an accident happened to the helicopter transporting Iranian president

66 killed in fresh floods in Afghanistan

ALBAWABA - Fresh floods killed 66 people in Faryab province, northern Afghanistan, according to a regional official on Sunday, the country's most recent fatal flooding.Heavy flooding in many regions of Faryab province occurred Saturday night, resulting in both human and financial damages. In a statement, Asmatullah Muradi, spokesman for Faryab governor, revealed that 66 people were murdered as a result of the

President Sheikh Mohamed and other world leaders send condolences on death of Iran's Raisi

President Sheikh Mohamed has expressed his “deepest condolences” over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, East Azerbaijan provincial governor Malik Rahmati and Mohammed Ali Ale Hashem, supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's representative to East Azerbaijan, also died in the...

Gold prices in Riyadh Today 20 May 2024

ALBAWABA - Gold prices in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today, Monday, May 20, opened at 9,187.20 per ounce, according to saudigoldprice.com.24-karat gold prices in Riyadh TodayThe price per gram of 24-karat gold in Saudi stood at SAR 295.38 today.22-karat gold rates in KSA TodayThe price per gram of 22-karat gold in Saudi stood at SAR 270.76 early today.21-karat gold prices in Saudi Arabia TodayThe price per gram of 21-karat gold in KSA stood...

Foreign Ministry follows up on Iranian President's helicopter accident

Amman, May 19 (Petra) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said it was following with great concern the news of the accident involving the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and the President's entourage. The Ministry's Spokesperson, Sufyan Qudah, stressed the Kingdom's readiness to provide all forms of support and assistance, expressing its sympathy with the...

Amir expresses condolences on demise of Iranian president, foreign minister

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has expressed his condolences following the death of the Iranian president and several others in a helicopter crash.His Highness the Amir wrote in his official X account: Sincere condolences to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the death of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahian, and the accompanying officials...

Tribute to Edmond Amran El Maleh at Rabat's International Book Fair

Rabat - The 29th International Book and Publishing Fair (SIEL) held in Morocco's Rabat paid homage to the legacy of the esteemed Moroccan writer and intellectual, Edmond Amran El Maleh, in a high-level conference that celebrated his prolific contributions to literature and culture.The conference, titled "Crossed Perspectives: Edmond Amran El Maleh, a Thought that Challenges Us," was organized by the Edmond Amran El Maleh Foundation in...

What we know about Iranian President Raisi’s death in helicopter crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has died after his helicopter crashed in a mountainous region in the north-west of the country, state media confirmed on Monday. Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian was also on board, along with the governor of East Azerbaijan and the province's imam. Timeline of what happened More than 12 hours ago, Iranian sta...

European Commission activates satellite mapping service to assist with Iranian president's search

The Copernicus Emergency Management Service provides mapping products based on satellite imagery

Saudi crown prince postpones Japan trip over king's health

Mohammed bin Salman was scheduled to visit Japan from May 20-23

Government approves bylaw on licensing petroleum sector-related activities

Amman, May 19 (Petra) --The Council of Ministers Sunday approved the reasons for a draft bylaw amending for licensing activities related to the petroleum derivatives sector for 2024. The draft bylaw comes due to activities related to the petroleum derivatives sector practised without specifying the fees that must be collected. Therefore the matter requires specifying fees for these activities. The Council appointed Mahmoud Shaalan as...

Civil Defence deals with 43 drowning incidents this summer

AMMAN — Since the beginning of the summer season, the Civil Defence Department (CDD) has responded to 43 drowning incidents across the Kingdom's provinces, resulting in the loss of 19 lives of various ages, along with 33 injuries.Head of the Civil Defense Operations Division Ahmed Zayadat said that the response times of the Civil Defence teams have been commendably swift, averaging around 8 minutes, a record speed in comparison with global...

Bahrain to Host a Global Aviation Conference This Month!

The Bahrain Airport Company will host the 14th edition of the World Airport Lawyers Association (WALA) Conference in the Kingdom. Read More: Key Discussions from the 33rd Arab Summit in Bahrain The conference will be hosted at the Gulf Hotel from Wednesday, May 29 to Friday, May 31. The WA

Who is Ebrahim Raisi's successor Mohammad Mokhber?

ALBAWABA - Following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi along with several high-profile officials in a helicopter crash in East Azerbaijan province, vice-president Mohammad Mokhber is set to take over as interim president for the time being.A close personality to the supreme leader Ayatullah Ali Khamenei, Mohammad Mokhber became vice president when Raisi was elected back in 2021. As interim president, Mokhber is a member of a...

First baby born on the NHS reveals she is now going private

The first baby born on the NHS has revealed she is going private due to the health service's sorry state which forced her own son to rip his teeth out with pliers.