UNITED NATIONS — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday that international support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict must move beyond words, warning that developments in the occupied Palestinian territories are rapidly undermining prospects for a viable Palestinian state. “For Palestinians and all those who care about peace in the Middle East, support for two states must go beyond words,” Guterres told a high-level ministerial meeting on the Two-State Solution and the Comprehensive Peace Plan for Gaza on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly. Guterres said that while diplomatic support for a two-state solution has expanded,…
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Michael Jordan in Monaco, Novak Djokovic in London, Jessica Alba in Miami and Rafael Nadal in St Tropez are among the high-profile names seen at venues created in Dubai. For Fundamental Hospitality, the UAE-born group behind GAIA, Shanghai Me, La Maison Ani and NYX, the celebrity roll call points to a wider shift. Homegrown hospitality concepts, once associated primarily with Dubai’s fast-moving dining scene, are becoming established fixtures in some of the world’s most competitive luxury destinations. This summer, the group welcomed almost half a million guests across five global hotspots, driven by venues in London, Monaco, Marbella, Miami and…
At the Google Cloud Summit Doha 2026, Google Cloud recently showcased the acceleration of Qatar’s national digital transformation, announcing major new initiatives including the launch of the MCIT Innovation Lab (iLab) and the Google Cloud National Skilling Program in partnership with the Qatar Digital Academy. Held at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) to mark the third anniversary of the Google Cloud Doha region, the event brought together more than 2,000 technology executives, developers, and strategic partners to review the integration of Gemini Enterprise across key industries. “Our framework agreement with Google Cloud provides a strategic foundation for advancing cloud…
Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah participated in an event on Tuesday regarding Syria’s recovery, reconstruction and financial-sector renewal, organized by the State of Qatar and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City. During his participation, he reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s support for Syria’s stability, recovery and the prosperity of its people. “Syria stands today at a crossroads and faces an opportunity for a genuine transition from crisis to recovery,…
RIYADH — As the new Saudi state grew, some of its most important chapters were written inside palaces that became centers of leadership, administration and diplomacy. They were residences, but they were also working spaces of a developing state. At Al-Murabba Palace in Riyadh, Khuzam Palace in Jeddah and the Red Palace in the capital, royal life existed alongside the business of government. Decisions were followed, officials and citizens were received, foreign guests arrived and the expanding responsibilities of the Kingdom were managed. Together, the palaces offer an architectural record of an important period in Saudi Arabia’s development. Al-Murabba was…
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Apple has given mobile photography a major upgrade with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, introducing a variable-aperture main camera alongside expanded manual controls and a triple 48-megapixel camera system. The headline addition is the 48MP Fusion Main camera, which features a 24mm-equivalent lens and a mechanical aperture that can shift between ƒ/1.48 and ƒ/4 across four settings. The wider ƒ/1.48 aperture — the widest Apple has offered on an iPhone — allows more light to reach the sensor when needed, while narrowing the aperture can increase depth of field and help keep more elements of a…
RIYADH — Long before Sept. 23, 1932, before the royal order and before the name Kingdom of Saudi Arabia appeared on the map, the story began with a return to Riyadh. It was Jan. 15, 1902 — the fifth of Shawwal 1319H — when King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud recaptured the city in an event that the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, known as Darah, describes as one of the pivotal events in the history of modern Saudi Arabia. The significance of that day would extend far beyond Riyadh. It marked the beginning of the unification phase…
GENEVA — Saudi Arabia emphasized the importance of protecting seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, in view of the harsh humanitarian conditions and threats to their fundamental rights. This was stated in a joint statement delivered by Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila, on behalf of a group of countries representing various regions, during the general debate under Item 4 of the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. In the statement, Bin Khothila, speaking on behalf of the group, expressed grave concern over the continued insecurity and…
Happy Saudi National Day! On behalf of India and the Indian community living in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I extend warm greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, and the people of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of 96th National Day on September 23. Today, Saudi Arabia is not only seen as a large energy producer but also a nation making rapid progress on developing its economy, human resource, technology, environment sustainability and cultural bridges. The last decade has been truly transformative for Saudi Arabia. Since…