The coffee sector in Najran Region is at the forefront of the modern agricultural and economic landscape, aligning with the national strategy to enhance food security and support locally produced high-value goods. Coffee trees are currently in a critical growth stage—flowering and fruit set. This phase, which runs from early March to the end of April, is essential to the production cycle, as fruit development coincides with late flowering. It offers farmers strong indicators of a productive harvest expected to supply the local market with high-quality produce. Farmer and agricultural expert Sadda Al-Haidar noted that the main harvest season begins in early…
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TEHRAN — Iran on Tuesday night wheeled out what it said was a ballistic missile during a pro-regime rally in Tehran’s Enghelab Square, according to state media. Footage from Iranian state broadcaster IRIB shows large crowds gathering in the square in the heart of the capital as a two-week ceasefire was set to expire. US President Donald Trump extended the truce with Iran Tuesday night. Images showed people waving flags next to what Iran said was its Khorramshahr 4 medium-range ballistic missile. Iranian rockets were also displayed at rallies in other cities on Tuesday, state media showed. The display came…
DUBAI — A container ship near the Strait of Hormuz was attacked by an Iranian gunship early Wednesday after US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire hours before it was set to expire, according to the UK Maritime Traffic Organization (UKMTO). The ship was approached by a gunboat belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which gave no radio warning before it “fired upon the vessel,” the maritime authority said. The attack caused “heavy damage to the bridge,” it added. The crew were reported safe, with no fires or environmental impacts caused. The report did not give additional detail…
Dining is not an impersonal experience. Behind every memorable meal that one has had, there is a person — a chef, a waiter, a helper — who’s warmth has etched the experience in your minds and hearts. Today, as the hospitality industry navigates uncertainty, a unique initiative has been designed to help the workers — from bartenders, waiters, chefs and baristas to hostesses, supervisors and back-of-house teams — affected by current circumstances. The Art of Hosting, a local catering and events agency, has launched a programme, Family Meal, to support them by offering gourmet meals prepared by top chefs.…
The Anime & Manga Spot Summit & Expo held in Tokyo’s bustling neighborhood of Ikebukuro invites Middle Eastern anime fans to experience anime tourism, creating an exclusive and welcoming festival for international fans. Japanese animation (anime) has long captured the hearts of Middle Eastern fans through the adventures of Detective Conan, Doraemon, and many more cartoons. In recent years, anime fans head to Japan to visit real-life locations featured in their favorite shows, creating a modern type of set-jetting practice known as “Anime Tourism”. The festival launched in the fall of 2024 and 2025 to massive success, collaborating with different…
Huawei recently launched its latest foldable smartphone, the Pura X Max with a fresh wide-screen form factor. This move expanded the vendor’s premium portfolio as competition intensifies in China’s high-end handset segment. The Pura X Max features a horizontal design that opens from a 5.4-inch external display into a 7.7-inch flexible tablet-style inner screen, measuring 11.2mm thick when folded and reducing to 5.2mm when unfolded. The form factor shifts away from typical narrow book-style foldables to offer a broader viewing screen. In imaging, the device’s triple camera setup comprises a 50MP main sensor with variable aperture, a 50MP telephoto lens…
The central kitchen of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) distributed 25,000 hot meals to the neediest families in central and southern Gaza Strip, benefiting 25,000 individuals. This aid comes as part of the Kingdom’s continued support, through KSrelief, for the brotherly Palestinian people in times of crisis and hardship. Source: Riyadh Daily
ROME — Italy has summoned the Russian ambassador in Rome after pro-Kremlin television host delivered a stream of insults against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Tuesday. “I had the Russian Russian Ambassador, Alexey Paramonov, summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to express formal protests following the extremely serious and offensive remarks made by the host Vladimir Solovyev on Russian television,” Tajani said on X. According to Italian media, presenter Vladimir Solovyov said in Italian on Russian television that Meloni was a “disgrace to the human race” a “wild beast” a “certified idiot” and a…
TAIPEI — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has canceled a presidential trip to the African nation of Eswatini, with his government accusing Beijing of putting pressure on three neighboring countries to bar his aircraft from flying over their territories. The small southern African nation of Eswatini is one of only 12 countries to retain formal ties with Taiwan. Lai was due to leave on Wednesday for the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III’s accession. This is the first publicly known instance where a Taiwanese leader has had to cancel a foreign trip due to revoked flight permits. Presidential Office Secretary-General Pan…
BHM Capital, the leading financial institution in the capital markets of the United Arab Emirates, announced the approval of a 20% total shareholder distribution during its General Assembly meeting held on April 20, 2026, for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, including 5% cash dividends and 15% bonus shares. The approved distribution reflects the company’s strong earnings performance and its continued commitment to delivering consistent shareholder returns. The cash dividend component provides immediate value to shareholders, while the issuance of bonus shares supports the strengthening of the company’s capital base and future growth plans. The approved payout is underpinned…