Author: Editorial Team

JERUSALEM — More than 1,300 Jewish settlers and members of far-right groups stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Thursday morning in one of the largest incursions this year as they marked a Jewish holiday, Palestinian officials say. Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir also entered the site under heavy police protection on Thursday for Tisha B’Av, a Jewish day of mourning that marks the destruction twice of an ancient Jewish temple believed to have stood at the site known to Muslims as Al-Aqsa and to Jews as the Temple Mount. Israeli forces imposed tight restrictions…

RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a series of phone calls with his counterparts from Qatar, Jordan and Greece to discuss the latest regional developments and efforts to safeguard freedom of navigation in the Arabian Gulf and the Red Sea. In separate calls on Thursday with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Thursday, Prince Faisal discussed the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions. The ministers also coordinated and consulted on diplomatic efforts aimed at strengthening regional…

For most newlyweds, the first year of marriage is filled with dreams about the future of building a home and starting a family. However, for a 24-year-old Dubai resident, these dreams were shattered when a routine investigation turned out to be a devastating diagnosis of early-stage uterine cancer. Shruthy, who underwent a checkup because she had persistent heavy bleeding during her periods, said that she felt like everything she had planned for life had disappeared. “My biggest fear was not only the diagnosis itself but the possibility that I might never be able to have children,” she recalled. The diagnosis,…

RIYADH — A vessel operated by a Saudi company was targeted while sailing in the Red Sea, causing a fire to break out at the front of the ship, the General Authority for Transport reported. A responsible source at the authority said the ENCELIA was struck while navigating the Red Sea, confirming that all crew members were safe. The relevant authorities have taken all necessary measures to secure the vessel and its crew, as well as protect the marine environment. The authority said such attacks are a violation of international laws that guarantee the safety of commercial vessels and their…

Every summer, as temperatures climb and much of the world retreats indoors, something remarkable stirs across Saudi Arabia’s oases. From Al-Ahsa in the east to Al-Ula in the northwest, from the sprawling farms of Al-Qassim to the palm groves of Madinah, the date harvest begins. It is a season that does not merely produce fruit; it renews a covenant between this land and its people that stretches back thousands of years. I have always believed that the date season is the truest mirror of who we are. The palm tree appears on our national emblem for a reason. It is…

Fakeeh Care Group has completed the acquisition of Dr. Mohammad bin Rashid Al Fagih & Partners Company, the owner of Dr. Mohammad Al Fagih Hospital located on King Abdullah Road in eastern Riyadh. This strategic move enhances the Group’s presence in the capital and expands its healthcare network across the Kingdom.This acquisition comes as an extension of the Group’s growth and expansion strategy, which in recent years has seen the opening of Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Riyadh and Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Madinah, alongside the continuous development of medical services and key achievements at Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital…

Fresh men’s and women’s colourways bring adidas’ everyday super trainer to runners looking for lightweight comfort and a shoe that transitions effortlessly beyond the run Published: Thu 23 Jul 2026, 8:56 AM As running becomes part of everyday routines rather than just race-day goals, more runners are looking for footwear that feels light, supportive and comfortable over every kilometre. From early morning runs before work to evening sessions and longer weekend distances, comfort is becoming just as important as performance when choosing the right shoe. Designed as adidas’ everyday super trainer, the new Hyperboost Edge has been created for exactly…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has highlighted tree planting as one of the most effective natural solutions for mitigating high summer temperatures, citing its role in cooling urban areas, improving air quality and supporting environmental sustainability. The ministry said trees help lower temperatures by providing shade, reducing heat absorption by roads and buildings, and releasing water vapor through transpiration, which cools the surrounding air. It added that a tree can absorb an average of 150 kilograms of carbon dioxide annually. Expanding green spaces also contributes to better public health by reducing stress, improving mental well-being,…

Vice Minist Source: Riyadh Daily

ASIR — Traffic Police in the Asir Region arrested two Sudanese residents for attempting to smuggle 106 kilograms of hashish concealed inside the vehicle they were driving. The two suspects were taken into custody, the necessary legal procedures were completed, and they were referred to the competent authority. Authorities urged the public to report drug smuggling or trafficking by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, 999 in all other regions of the Kingdom, or 995 for the General Directorate of Narcotics Control. Reports can also be submitted via email at [email protected]. Officials said all reports are handled…