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JEDDAH: The lighthouses of Jeddah and Yanbu are the focus of a new exhibition at the Red Sea Museum. “Photographing Distance: Matilde Marin” opened on Oct. 8 and runs until Dec. 31. The show features photographs and videos created by the Argentine artist, who is exhibiting in the Kingdom for the first time. At the…
DUBAI: Greek chef Evgenios Papadimitriou brings over a decade of experience in high-end, modern Chinese and pan-Asian cuisine to his current position as executive chef at Tattu Dubai. “I don’t think there was one specific day when I decided (to become a chef). Cooking was something I enjoyed from a young age, but as I…
Dubai Racing Club has appointed Ticketmaster as its official ticketing partner for the 2026-27 season, enhancing the ticketing experience for events like the Dubai Racing Carnival and Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse. Both CEO Ali Al-Ali and Ticketmaster Middle East's managing director Andreas Muller expressed…
The Saudi Civil Defense lifted danger warnings for Najran and Jizan City, stating the threat has passed, but advised against sharing information about intercepted drone and missile impacts. A drone was intercepted in the eastern region, and recent incidents involving Houthi missiles caused injuries and damage in…
In Asia, Sub-Regional Qualifiers took place between Oct. 5 and 14, 2026, at three venues in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with 13 teams divided into two groups. Qualifier group A featured Bahrain, Bhutan, Kuwait, Mongolia, Myanmar, Qatar and Thailand, whilst Group B comprised China, Hong Kong China, Malaysia, Maldives…
The EU and Yemen's government have urgently called on Houthi militias to lift their siege of Taiz, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis affecting millions. Yemen's Foreign Minister has appealed to the UN for immediate action to allow the delivery of essential supplies and protect civilians, emphasizing the need…
In recent weeks, the Houthis have intensified attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting civilian infrastructure and oil facilities, causing casualties and economic concerns for China, which relies heavily on Saudi oil. Given the escalating conflict and the impact on oil supplies, experts suggest that China may need to…
Saudi Arabia's first robot-assisted lumbar spine surgery was successfully performed by the Ministry of Interior's Medical Services at the Prince Naif Center for Medical Excellence and Innovation. Utilizing the ExcelsiusGPS robotic system, the minimally invasive procedure allowed the patient to regain mobility within…