The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranked first among the G20 countries according to country-reported data in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Indicators Database, compared to the results of the Safety Index for the year 2025, issued by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The results showed that 97.7% of the total population feels safe when walking alone at night in their residential areas. The results underscored the contributions of relevant government sectors in maintaining the safety experienced by residents across all regions and governorates of the Kingdom. This aligns with ongoing initiatives to enhance security, stability, and quality…
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Discovering a destination where centuries of history remain part of everyday life, creating a journey through the stories that have shaped one of Europe’s most remarkable capitals Published: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 9:40 AM Some cities preserve their history in monuments and museums. In Sarajevo, history is encountered in everyday moments. It lives in the streets of the old town, in family traditions passed from one generation to the next, and in the landmarks that have witnessed some of the most significant chapters of European history. Exploring Sarajevo is not simply a journey through the past; it is an opportunity…
NEW YORK — A Chinese business tycoon once believed to be among China’s wealthiest men was sentenced Monday to 30 years in a US prison for a massive financial fraud that a federal judge said cost over 1,000 people worldwide hundreds of millions of dollars. Guo Wengui, who fled China a decade ago and reinvented himself as a US-based Communist Party critic, was sentenced in a Manhattan courtroom packed with his supporters by Judge Analisa Torres. She said he “preyed on those seeking to bring Democracy to China,” taking their money so he could live lavishly. But Guo was later…
DURBAN —President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans planning to join nationwide anti-immigration protests to exercise their constitutional rights peacefully, while issuing one of his strongest warnings yet against violence, intimidation and vigilante action. People intending to protest against migrants should do so without “intimidation, threats or ultimatums”, Ramaphosa said on the eve of an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa. Several thousand citizens of other African countries have already left the country in recent weeks fearing violence. One undocumented Malawian told the BBC he was “happy to be going back” but “heartbroken” to be leaving behind…
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and Qassim University announced the launch of their partnership in Innovation Incubator 5, as part of joint efforts to support the Kingdom’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem and empower innovators and entrepreneurs to develop their ideas into ventures with real economic value. The partnership brings together KAUST’s advanced research and innovation environment and its pivotal role in hosting the bootcamp and shaping an intensive, hands-on experience for participants, providing them with the mentorship, resources, and tools to refine ideas and develop them into working prototypes, deepening its alignment with Qassim University in nurturing…
Scroll through Instagram long enough, or walk through independent pop-ups and concept spaces at Alserkal, and a pattern begins to appear: garments today refuse to hide their references. Keffiyeh motifs show up on streetwear and accessories. Tatreez embroidery is blown up into bold graphic pieces on dresses and jackets. You’ll easily find watermelon symbols printed on T-shirts and bags. Lebanese designers are working maps of Beirut, old photographs, and fragments of Arabic calligraphy into clothing and jewellery. Fast forward, Syrian couture designers like Rami Al Ali translate Damascene architecture and memory into couture, where Syrian identity is present less as…
RIYADH — Minister of Commerce Majid Al-Qasabi intends to issue a decision establishing fines for sales-related violations that have not previously been subject to penalties. The move falls within the Ministry of Commerce’s mandate to enforce sanctions for violations under its jurisdiction, as stipulated in the schedule of municipal violations, with the objective of strengthening compliance with sales regulations and safeguarding consumer rights. The draft decision, published on the Istitlaa Public Survey platform to solicit public feedback before its approval, proposes fines ranging from SR200 to SR1,000 for violations including refusing to sell products, refusing to issue invoices, failing to…
HOUSTON — Gabriel Martinelli came off the bench to score a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Brazil survived a major scare against Japan with a 2-1 victory on Monday to reach the World Cup round of 16. The five-time world champions trailed for much of the match and were close to being taken to extra time before Martinelli struck late in injury time to end Japan’s hopes of a famous upset. Brazil will face either Ivory Coast or Norway in the round of 16 on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Martinelli’s energy was one of the…
Vice Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Mansour Hilal Al Mushaiti witnessed the signing of 38 memoranda of understanding and cooperation agreements between the Environment, Water and Agriculture system and a number of government entities, private sector companies, and universities to support the localization of modern technologies, enhance innovation, build capacities, and exchange expertise in the water sector, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 targets. This came during the opening of the first Saudi Water Week, which kicked off in Jeddah and runs for one week, with broad national, regional, and international participation, supporting the Kingdom’s efforts to develop…
For many, the love of art began in a museum. The United Arab Emirates has been graced with a number of world-class museums, and the newest art museum — Guggenheim Abu Dhabi — is expected to open sometime soon. The museum will engage with the UAE community and be an active centre of culture with educational activities and events. Dr. Mariët Westermann, director and CEO of the New York-based Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, spoke with KT LUXE this month about the museum, and its mission to reflect the international nature of the population of the UAE. The building was designed…