DAMASCUS: Abu Anas Al-Hijazi scanned the stalls in the Syrian capital’s Bab Srija market but bought nothing. For the cash-strapped 45-year-old wedding singer, this Ramadan is a frugal one.“We used to lay out a large spread and invite relatives and friends for a feast around six or seven times at least” during the Muslim holy…
BENGHAZI: After years of assassinations, bombings and militia firefights, Libya’s eastern city of Benghazi finally feels safe again — but security has come at a heavy cost.Uniformed police are out at major intersections, cafes and restaurants stay open late into the night, and local groups hold art exhibitions and festivals. But the city center lies…
JEDDAH: The Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces intercepted and destroyed two missiles launched from Yemen by Iran-aligned Houthi militias on Monday. The missiles were reported to have been heading toward Makkah and Jeddah. A spokesman for the Arab Coalition said that the missiles were destroyed over Taif in the early morning, and that fragments from…
JEDDAH: The Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces intercepted and destroyed two missiles launched from Yemen by Iran-aligned Houthi militias on Monday. The missiles were reported to have been heading toward Makkah and Jeddah. A spokesman for the Arab Coalition said that the missiles were destroyed over Taif in the early morning, and that fragments from…
Ramadan offers ‘golden opportunity’ to get in shape, say Saudi fitness experts JEDDAH: Saudi fitness experts have urged Muslims to use Ramadan as a “golden opportunity” to start a new healthy lifestyle.The holy month of fasting is the perfect time to get into shape, say some of the Kingdom’s top trainers.With regular exercise, Ramadan can…
CANNES: “Paterson,” the last film that the legendary, idiosyncratic director Jim Jarmusch screened at Cannes, was a love letter to poetry, small town life and the depth of soul that exists inside all of us. He’s followed that up with a zombie film — “The Dead Don’t Die” and he’s brought some stars along for…
CANNES: “Paterson,” the last film that the legendary, idiosyncratic director Jim Jarmusch screened at Cannes, was a love letter to poetry, small town life and the depth of soul that exists inside all of us. He’s followed that up with a zombie film — “The Dead Don’t Die” and he’s brought some stars along for…
Ordering in with Lugmety: Be satisfied, not sorry, with Cleanse & Glow's healthy food RIYADH: Fried foods are a staple on iftar tables across the region, but what do you do when you’ve had enough of the oil-soaked pastries and deep-fried snacks? This week, I found myself strapped for time and energy so, instead of…
Philippines clinches top two spots in Saudi Arabian women’s bowling competition ALKHOBAR: The Philippines claimed the top two spots in a bowling championship in Saudi Arabia. Kryztine Cruz and Irene Pua emerged as champion and runner-up at the Women’s Bowling Championship, which was organized by the Saudi Bowling Federation and held on Saturday at the…
Philippines clinches top two spots in Saudi Arabian women’s bowling competition ALKHOBAR: The Philippines claimed the top two spots in a bowling championship in Saudi Arabia. Kryztine Cruz and Irene Pua emerged as champion and runner-up at the Women’s Bowling Championship, which was organized by the Saudi Bowling Federation and held on Saturday at the…
ROME: Rafael Nadal is right back where he wants to be.After losing in the semifinals of three straight clay-court tournaments, Nadal dominated for stretches against his longtime rival, Novak Djokovic, in a 6-0, 4-6, 6-1 win Sunday for a record-extending ninth Italian Open title.“You were asking for titles. Finally I have a title,” Nadal told…
TOKYO: Oil rose to multi-week highs on Monday after OPEC indicated it will likely maintain production cuts that have helped support prices this year, while tensions continued to escalate in the Middle East.Brent crude was up by 96 cents, or 1.3 percent, at $73.17 a barrel by 0227 GMT, having earlier touched $73.40, the highest…
TOKYO: Oil rose to multi-week highs on Monday after OPEC indicated it will likely maintain production cuts that have helped support prices this year, while tensions continued to escalate in the Middle East.Brent crude was up by 96 cents, or 1.3 percent, at $73.17 a barrel by 0227 GMT, having earlier touched $73.40, the highest…
DUBLIN: Ryanair posted its weakest annual profit in four years on Monday and said earnings could fall further next year as Europe’s largest low-cost carrier grapples with overcapacity, Brexit and delays in delivery of the Boeing 737 Max.The airline posted a profit after tax for its financial year to March 31 — excluding startup losses…
