We’re deprived of playing World Cup in front of home crowd, says Nigar Sultana
Dhaka, Aug 24 (IANS) Bangladesh women’s captain Nigar Sultana said the recent shifting of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup from the country to the UAE has meant they will now miss the chance of playing a global tournament in front of their fans at home. On August 20, the International Cricket Council (ICC) moved […]
UTT 2024: Sharath vs Sathiyan to headline Chennai’s clash against Dabang Delhi, U Mumba face Jaipur Patriots
Chennai, Aug 24 (IANS) Two of India’s top paddlers Achanta Sharath Kamal and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, will lead their respective teams, Chennai Lions and Dabang Delhi TTC, in an enticing Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Sunday. Later in the day, Manav Thakkar-led U Mumba TT will face season 5 […]
KSrelief provides shelter, healthcare in Yemen
RIYADH, 24 August: Saudi aid agency, KSrelief, provided shelter and healthcare services that benefited 2,179 people from vulnerable communities in Yemen, state news agency SPA reported on Friday. Volunteers distributed 61 tents and 95 shelter bags to 570 individuals from 95 families at Al Sabran camp in Al-Madina of Yemen’s Marib Governorate. KSrelief’s mobile medical […]
KSrelief distributes over 2,800 food baskets in Yemen, Sudan, Chad
RIYADH, 24 August: Saudi aid agency, KSrelief, distributed more than 2,800 food parcels for displaced and vulnerable groups in Yemen, Sudan and Chad, state news agency SPA reported on Friday. In war-stricken Sudan, 4,830 displaced individuals received 800 food baskets in the northern state as part of the food-security support project in the Republic of […]
Saudi ambassador to Egypt receives scouts in Cairo
RIYADH, 24 August: The Saudi ambassador to Egypt received a delegation of the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association at the Cairo embassy on Friday, Saudi Press Agency reported. The scouts had been participating at the 43rd World Scout Conference, which was being held in the Egyptian capital and finished on Friday. During the reception, Saleh bin Eid Al-Husseini praised […]
South African deputy president receives credentials from Saudi ambassador
RIYADH, 24 August: Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to South Africa Faisal bin Falah Al-Harbi presented his credentials to deputy president Paul Mashatile in Pretoria on Friday. He conveyed the greetings of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and crown prince Mohammed bin Salman and their best wishes for South Africa’s future development and prosperity. In a statement, South […]
Tayma farmers shine at agriculture festival
RIYADH, 24 August: Farmers from across Tayma have been showing off the latest techniques in cultivation and crop development at the Agricultural Products Festival, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The region is known for its fertile soil, abundant water supply and favorable climate, all of which contribute to the farmers’ success. Farmer Mosnet bin Srour […]
Young scientists wanted for Ibdaa Olympiad
MAKKAH, 24 August: Middle and high school students are being invited to register for this year’s National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity — or Ibdaa — in the field of scientific research and innovation. The call was made by the General Directorate of Education in the Makkah region. Youngsters are invited to apply to take part […]
Saudi Arabia to host donor conference for displaced people in Sahel region
RIYADH, 24 August: Saudi Arabia will host a donor conference for displaced people in the Sahel region of Africa on Oct. 26, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center announced on Friday. The conference, supported by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, will be held in response to the severe humanitarian crisis impacting Nigeria, Niger, […]
Saudi Arabia to host 14th Gulf Theater Festival
RIYADH, 24 August: Saudi Arabia’s Theater and Performing Arts Commission will host the 14th edition of the Gulf Theater Festival in Riyadh from Sept. 10-17, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Under the direction of Culture Minister and Commission Chairman Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the event will receive artists and creators from the Gulf […]
