Under the patronage of Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of the Music Commission Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the Music Commission has announced that the 11th stop of its acclaimed “Marvels of Saudi Orchestra” world tour will take place in Rome this May, featuring artist Andrea Bocelli, alongside a curated presentation of the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir, as well as the Saudi performing arts by the Theater and Performing Arts Commission. The “Marvels of Saudi Orchestra” world tour began in Paris, continued through Mexico City, New York, London, and Tokyo, then returned to Riyadh at…
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The Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, in partnership with the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, has launched a program to enhance Arabic language teaching for non-native speakers, aiming to strengthen the educational impact of Quranic study circles and enrich visitors’ experience. The program provides a specialized training track for Arabic teachers in Quranic study circles at the Grand Mosque, equipping them with skills to teach language fundamentals while connecting learning to the Holy Quran. It also offers simplified training materials to improve teaching effectiveness. This initiative reflects ongoing collaboration to develop…
Governor of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) Suhail Abanmi reviewed workflow at the customs office of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah to assess the implementation of the authority’s operational plan for the Hajj season. During the tour, he reviewed the customs services provided and procedures aimed at facilitating pilgrims’ journeys and completing their entry procedures with ease while maintaining strict customs control through the use of the latest security technologies and in coordination with relevant entities. Abanmi stressed the importance of delivering the highest level of customs services to pilgrims and enhancing readiness across all customs ports,…
Located in Hayy Jameel, Hayy Cinema is a cultural platform that redefines the traditional film screening experience. It brings together viewing, learning, and interaction, fostering creative engagement and encouraging artistic dialogue across diverse cultures. In April, the cinematic program featured a selection of films exploring themes of memory, resilience, and solidarity, drawing on both contemporary and classic international works. The program includes distinctive activities, most notably “Rendezvous with French Cinema,” a film club that offers an interactive experience combining film screenings with language development. It also features a special Italian Film Night celebrating Italy’s artistic heritage, further strengthening international cinema’s…
SYDNEY — An angry crowd clashed with Australian police outside a hospital treating the suspected killer of a five-year-old Indigenous girl in the outback town of Alice Springs. Images on local media Friday showed teargas in the air, a police van in flames and crowds yelling at armed officers keeping people at bay during the overnight confrontation. The violence followed the discovery Thursday of a body south of Alice Springs believed to be that of the little girl, referred to at her family’s request as Kumanjayi Little Baby, and police said they were “coming for” anyone who may have helped…
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 810 cartons of dates to the most vulnerable groups in Chad, benefiting 4,860 individuals, as part of the project to distribute 800 tons of dates in Chad for 2026. This comes within the framework of the humanitarian and relief projects provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through its humanitarian arm KSrelief, to assist those in need and affected populations around the world. Source: Riyadh Daily
LOS ANGELES — Oscar winner Pavel Talankin was forced to check his golden statuette for his documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin at New York’s John F Kennedy airport, and now it’s missing. Talankin said he had the Academy Award in his carry-on bag for a flight to Germany on Wednesday, but airport security stopped him because they said the award could be used as a weapon. Talankin, whose documentation of Russia’s propaganda machine in grade schools won international acclaim, said he had brought the statuette on several flights without incident. But when he arrived at JFK’s terminal 1 on Wednesday…
WASHINGTON — Five students and a security guard were injured in a stabbing on Thursday afternoon at a high school in Tacoma, Washington, following an “altercation,” police said. The authorities responded just after 1:30 p.m. to a report of an “active assault” at Foss High School, the Tacoma Fire Department said in a statement. Four students were hospitalized with “reported stab wounds,” according to Chelsea Sheperd, a spokeswoman for the Fire Department. Police said they detained the suspect, a student at Foss High School, who was also injured in the incident. The suspect was booked on five counts of first-degree…
The National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC) conducted more than 19,000 laboratory analyses during 2025 as part of its environmental monitoring efforts, which included collecting 1,447 water and soil samples to measure pollutant concentrations, identify contamination types, and assess their impact on the surrounding environment. According to a press release issued by the center today, Director General of Environmental Laboratories Management at NCEC Dr. Sahar Shar said that the analyses enabled the rapid detection of pollution and illegal discharge violations, supporting regulatory and technical decision-making processes to address environmental breaches promptly. She added that the findings also supported investigations into…
TEHRAN — Iran has said it will respond respond with “long and painful strikes” on US positions if Washington renews attacks and restated its claim to the Strait of Hormuz, complicating U.S. plans for a coalition to reopen the waterway. Two months into the US-Israeli war with Iran, the vital sea channel remains closed, sending global energy prices surging and raising concerns about the risks of an economic downturn. Pakistan-led efforts to resolve the conflict have hit an impasse.The clock is ticking, with Friday as the anticipated deadline for Pakistan to receive Iran’s revised peace proposal, after US President Donald…