Middle East
January 20, 2025
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Gazans and Israelis Dare to Hope as Cease-Fire Takes Hold

After the fighting paused, Hamas began to free some of its hostages, releasing 3, and Israel said it had released 90 Palestinian prisoners.After the fighting paused, Hamas began to free some of its hostages, releasing 3, and Israel said it had released 90 Palestinian prisoners. 

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
January 20, 2025
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Tea ceremonies, sushi workshops, and manga classes at Ithra’s ‘Japan Cultural Days’

DHAHRAN: A vibrant celebration of Japanese culture including tea ceremonies, sushi workshops, and manga drawing classes will be held in Dhahran from Jan. 23 to Feb. 8 as part of the “Japan Cultural Days” event hosted by the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, or Ithra. Organizers say that the event highlights the deep-rooted friendship […]

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
January 20, 2025
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Big 5 Construct Saudi 2025 expands offering to two weeks

RIYADH: The Big 5 Construct Saudi, organized by dmg events, returns as the largest construction event in the Kingdom, taking place across two weeks, from Feb. 15-18 and Feb. 24-27, 2025, at the ROSHN Front Exhibition and Conference Center in Riyadh.RIYADH: The Big 5 Construct Saudi, organized by dmg events, returns as the largest construction event in […]

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
January 20, 2025
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Saudi ministry sets deadline for international offices to complete Hajj service contracts

MAKKAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that Feb. 14 will be the deadline for Hajj affairs offices in various countries to finalize their contracts for services related to this year’s Hajj season. The ministry said that these contracts must be completed through the Nusuk Masar platform, designated for Hajj pilgrims from abroad, […]

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
January 19, 2025
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Saudi space agencies launch competition to develop innovative space-based solutions

RIYADH: The Communications, Space and Technology Commission and the Saudi Space Agency, in partnership with Neo Space Group, have launched the global SpaceUp Competition to develop innovative space-based solutions. The contest aims to promote space entrepreneurship, support local companies specializing in space-based solutions, attract global entrepreneurs, startups and small and medium-sized enterprises, and encourage the […]

Middle East
January 19, 2025
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Hamas Tries to Show It’s Back in Charge of Gaza

Rarely seen in the open while the war raged, masked and armed fighters spread out publicly through Gaza’s cities in a show of force on Sunday.Rarely seen in the open while the war raged, masked and armed fighters spread out publicly through Gaza’s cities in a show of force on Sunday. 

Middle East
January 19, 2025
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Israel-Hamas Truce Leaves Big Questions Unresolved for Now

It remains unclear whether the six-week truce will lead to a permanent cease-fire and the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza, or if fighting will resume.It remains unclear whether the six-week truce will lead to a permanent cease-fire and the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza, or if fighting will resume. 

Middle East
January 19, 2025
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First 3 Israeli Hostages to Be Freed Under Gaza Cease-Fire Are Named

Thirty-three people will be released during the first 6-week phase, including female soldiers and civilians, children and men over 50. Here is a look at those expected to be released on Sunday.Thirty-three people will be released during the first 6-week phase, including female soldiers and civilians, children and men over 50. Here is a look at those expected to be released on Sunday.