JEDDAH: For years, families native to Saudi Arabia’s Hijaz region have observed Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr celebrations in their own special way, keeping traditions alive from one generation to the next. As the holy fasting month comes to a close, Eid customs come alive. Natives of Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah ring in the holiday with…
JEDDAH: This year’s Eid Al-Fitr holidays hold many exciting surprises, with more than 300 events and 900 performances across the Kingdom from today until June 8, from concerts to circus acts, and from shopping festivals to fireworks shows. Eid Al-Fitr celebrations will begin in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as the Kingdom concluded its month-long Ramadan…
The thrust of David Epstein’s Range is that society overvalues specialization. Epstein argues that starting a specialized path early and doggedly sticking to it may not be as rewarding as trying a variety of things and quitting the unfulfilling ones. Range suggests that, in a world in which information is more widely available than it…
FEZ, Morocco: In recent times the imperial city of Fez has been overlooked by tourists in favor of Marrakesh, but now Morocco’s “spiritual” capital is bustling with visitors due to major renovations and low-cost flights.“It is an open air museum, with the largest pedestrian zone in the world and its 10,000 alleyways,” said Yassir Jawra,…
FEZ, Morocco: In recent times the imperial city of Fez has been overlooked by tourists in favor of Marrakesh, but now Morocco’s “spiritual” capital is bustling with visitors due to major renovations and low-cost flights.“It is an open air museum, with the largest pedestrian zone in the world and its 10,000 alleyways,” said Yassir Jawra,…
LONDON: Bangladesh made the perfect start to their World Cup campaign as their highest One-Day International score inspired a 21-run win over a beleaguered South Africa on Sunday. Mashrafe Mortaza's side posted 330 for six as Mushfiqur Rahim (78) and Shakib Al Hasan (75) laid the foundations of their impressive display at the Oval. Mahmudullah's…
LONDON: Bangladesh made the perfect start to their World Cup campaign as their highest One-Day International score inspired a 21-run win over a beleaguered South Africa on Sunday. Mashrafe Mortaza's side posted 330 for six as Mushfiqur Rahim (78) and Shakib Al Hasan (75) laid the foundations of their impressive display at the Oval. Mahmudullah's…
Wawrinka sets up Federer clash after Tsitsipas epic, Nadal racks up 90th Roland Garros win PARIS: Stan Wawrinka knocked Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas out of the French Open with a thrilling victory in the longest match of this year’s tournament on Sunday, setting up a quarter-final against Roger Federer, while Rafael Nadal claimed his 90th…
LONDON: The economic growth rate in Abu Dhabi is set to rise to 3 percent by 2022, up from 1.9 percent last year, ratings agency S&P said in a report distributed on Sunday.Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is estimated at 2 percent this year, the agency added.“We forecast gradually rising real GDP growth, on…
LONDON: The Middle East is the worst performing region for airline profitability, with regional carriers’ losses set to deepen this year, an industry report said on Sunday.Airlines in the region are expected to see a combined net loss of $1.1 billion this year, $100 million more than in 2018, the International Air Transport Association (IATA)…
LONDON: The economic growth rate in Abu Dhabi is set to rise to 3 percent by 2022, up from 1.9 percent last year, ratings agency S&P said in a report distributed on Sunday.Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is estimated at 2 percent this year, the agency added.“We forecast gradually rising real GDP growth, on…
DUBAI: Muslims will soon observe Eid Al-Fitr, the festival that marks the end of Ramadan. Eid Al-Fitr, which means Festival of the Breaking of the Fast, will see Muslims gather for the congregational prayer in mosques or special prayer grounds around the world. Preachers congratulate Muslims on the blessed occasion, pray to Allah Almighty to…
DUBAI: Muslims will soon observe Eid Al-Fitr, the festival that marks the end of Ramadan. Eid Al-Fitr, which means Festival of the Breaking of the Fast, will see Muslims gather for the congregational prayer in mosques or special prayer grounds around the world. Preachers congratulate Muslims on the blessed occasion, pray to Allah Almighty to…
KABUL: US envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, arrived in Pakistan on Sunday to restart the elusive peace process, a day after the Taliban’s supreme leader Mullah Hebatullah spoke about his readiness for talks. After his visit to Pakistan, which some say has clout over the Taliban, Khalilzad is expected to travel to the UAE, Germany, Kabul…
AZAZ, Syria: At least 19 people were killed Sunday in a car bomb near a bustling market and mosque in a rebel-held city in northwestern Syria, a war monitor said.Four children were among those killed in the explosion in Azaz, in the heart of a Turkish zone of influence in Aleppo province, said the Syrian…
BAGHDAD: The Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council has asked embassies and consulates operating in Iraq to look after the children of convicted mothers from their countries who were involved with Daesh and arrested in Iraq, Iraqi officials said on Sunday.Daesh is one of the most bloody radical organizations in modern history and gained control over almost…
BEIRUT: The official acquittal of Suzanne Al-Hajj, ex-head of the Anti-Cybercrime Bureau in the Lebanese Internal Security Forces (ISF), by the Lebanese military tribunal on Thursday over fabricating evidence to show that actor Ziad Itani was an Israeli spy has set off a big public debate.Although Al-Hajj was acquitted of the main charge, she was…
JEDDAH: Pop stars, pop-up restaurants and WWE are some of the attractions that will be part of Jeddah Season, which starts June 8 and runs until July 18.The event caters for all interests. Music lovers can enjoy performances from Emirati singer Ahlam, Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Abdo, Egypt’s Amr Diab, Mohammed Hamaqi, Lebanon’s Nancy Ajram and…
JEDDAH: Pop stars, pop-up restaurants and WWE are some of the attractions that will be part of Jeddah Season, which starts June 8 and runs until July 18.The event caters for all interests. Music lovers can enjoy performances from Emirati singer Ahlam, Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Abdo, Egypt’s Amr Diab, Mohammed Hamaqi, Lebanon’s Nancy Ajram and…
JEDDAH: Pop stars, pop-up restaurants and WWE are some of the attractions that will be part of Jeddah Season, which starts June 8 and runs until July 18.The event caters for all interests. Music lovers can enjoy performances from Emirati singer Ahlam, Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Abdo, Egypt’s Amr Diab, Mohammed Hamaqi, Lebanon’s Nancy Ajram and…
