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  • A trove of artifacts from Egypt’s last dynasty has been found in 63 tombs

    A trove of artifacts from Egypt’s last dynasty has been discovered in 63 tombs in the Nile Delta area and experts are working to restore and classify the finds, an official with the country’s antiquities authority said Monday. The artifacts include gold pieces and jewelry dating to Egypt’s Late and Ptolemaic periods, and some items could be displayed at one of the country’s museums, said Neveine el-Arif, spokeswoman for the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

  • Incredible prize money for Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters confirmed

    The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters will be held for the first time in Riyadh later this month and will boast a top prize which matches the World Snooker Championship. The 144-player event begins on 30 August and a champion will be crowned on 7 September, a champion who will walk away with £500,000 for their troubles. The runner-up will pocket £200,000 and the semi-finalists £100,000, which are the same as the prizes won at the Crucible.

  • A World Cup like no other – Saudi Arabia reveal their vision for FIFA’s 2034 tournament: Video

    Saudi Arabia detailed a massive stadium building project Wednesday to host the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, with one venue 350 meters (yards) above ground in a planned futuristic city.

  • 5 World’s Most Beautiful Mosques; Mecca’s Masjid Al Haram Takes Lead

    As reported by Best Diplomat, here is a list of the top 5 world’s most beautiful mosques. One of them is the Grand Mosque in Mecca or Masjid Al Haram, which holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims around the globe. All sites of great significance in Islamic tradition, including the Zamzam Well, the Tomb of Ibrahim, and the hills of Safa and Marwa, are located within the mosque’s complex. The Grand Mosque, which can hold more than four million worshipers, is evidence of Islam's influence around the world.

  • Saudi crown prince receives group of princes, scholars, and citizens in Jeddah

    Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted a group of princes, scholars, and citizens who came to greet him on Tuesday. The guests were hosted at Al-Salaam Palace in Jeddah and the gathering started with recitation from the holy Qur’an. Earlier on Tuesday, the crown prince chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting.

  • Saudi Arabia’s NWC starts implementing water and wastewater infrastructure projects worth $586 m

    Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company (NWC), through its Eastern Cluster, has initiated the implementation of 17 major projects across the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, with a total investment exceeding 2.2 billion Saudi Riyals ($586 million). In a press release, the company explains that the projects aim to enhance the region's environmental and water services infrastructure, focusing on wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, power lines, and network replacements to improve service delivery in various cities and governorates.

  • Hamas to stay out of Gaza truce talks, Iran considers Israel attack

    The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas said on Wednesday it would not take part in a new round of Gaza ceasefire talks slated for Thursday in Qatar, dimming hopes for a negotiated truce that Iranian sources say could hold back an Iranian attack on Israel. The U.S. has said it expects indirect talks to go ahead as planned in Qatar's capital Doha on Thursday, and that a ceasefire agreement was still possible. However Axios reported that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a trip to the Middle East that had been expected to begin on Tuesday.

  • United Airlines is halting flights to Israel as the threat of war with Iran looms

    Middle East tensions have once again interrupted a key service route for United Airlines. Analysts at Deutsche Bank noted in a recent research note that the carrier has cancelled all service between the United States and Tel Aviv, as conflict between Israel and Iran threatens to escalate to all-out war.

  • Saudi Arabia warns against ongoing violations of Jerusalem’s historical status

    In a statement the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its strong condemnation of the repeated and provocative incursions by Israeli occupation officials and numerous settlers into the Muslim holy site. “The ministry emphasises the importance of respecting religious sanctities and reiterates the kingdom’s warning of the consequences of continuing these violations of international law and the historical status of Jerusalem. These actions provoke millions of Muslims around the world, particularly in light of the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe faced by the Palestinian people,” the statement said.

  • Ushaiqer Heritage Village In Saudi Arabia: An Insightful Escape Into Tradition

    For those who are fascinated by old-world charm, Ushaiqer Heritage Village is a must-visit spot in Saudi Arabia. The group of yellow mud houses and a maze of different alleys in Ushaiqer welcome visitors to traditional architecture and lifestyle.The village is located 200 kilometers northwest of Riyadh, near the town of Shagra. It comprises seven districts with 400 mud houses and 25 mosques. The name ‘Ushaiqer’ meant ‘little blonde’, and it traced its origins to the nearby red mountain that gives shades to the mud houses.