Saudi Red Sea Authority issues coastal tourism guidelines
RIYADH, 11 October: The Saudi Red Sea Authority has issued the first four industry-specific codes in the Kingdom with global specifications aimed at elevating the quality of infrastructure for coastal tourism. The Marina Planning and Design Code, The Cruise Terminal Planning and Design Code, The Marina Operations Code and The Cruise Terminal Operations Code are […]
Mayor of Riyadh participates in ‘Smart Life Week’ in Korean capital
SEOUL, 11 October: Mayor of Riyadh Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf participated in the Smart Life Week activities held in the Korean capital Seoul, aimed at showcasing smart innovations and technologies that contribute to developing cities and enhancing urban sustainability. During the opening ceremony, Prince Faisal gave a keynote speech, emphasizing that digital transformation […]
Saudi university reaches new heights in 2024 global ranking
ALKHOBAR, 11 October: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, which is located in the Eastern Province, has secured a historic achievement after ranking as the top university in the Middle East and North Africa for 2024, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. This puts KFUPM ahead of all universities in Saudi […]
KAUST to host Times Higher Education World Academic Summit 2025
THUWAL, 11 Oct0ber: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology will host the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit in 2025. It will be first time the summit is held in the Middle East, recognizing the significant contributions of the Kingdom and KAUST to the global academic community. Scheduled for Oct. 7-9 next year, the […]
UN peacekeeping base comes under Israeli fire, Indian personnel safe
United Nations, Oct 11 (IANS) A UN peacekeeping base in Lebanon came under fire from Israeli forces but Indian peacekeepers there are reported safe. However, two Indonesian peacekeepers at the base, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) headquarters in Naqoura, were injured on Thursday when an Israeli tank fired at an observation tower directly […]
Rwanda vaccinates over 200 people against Marburg virus disease
Kigali, Oct 11 (IANS) Rwandan Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana said that more than 200 people in the country have been vaccinated against Marburg virus disease. On Thursday, Rwanda started vaccine trials for the disease last week after receiving the first dose of vaccine from the US-based Sabin Vaccine Institute. Nsanzimana said those who have been […]
Death toll from Israeli airstrike on Beirut rises to 22, injuries to 117
Beirut, Oct 11 (IANS) The death toll has climbed to at least 22 and injuries to 117 after an Israeli airstrike targeted al-Noueiri, a densely populated area in Beirut, the Lebanese Health Ministry said in its latest update. The airstrike on Thursday was reportedly aimed at Wafiq Safa, head of Hezbollah’s Liaison and Coordination Unit, […]
Turkish drone attack kills four Kurdish militants in Iraq
Baghdad, Oct 11 (IANS) A Turkish drone attack killed four members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, the regional Counter-Terrorism Service said in a statement. On Thursday, the drone struck two vehicles of the PKK members near the town of Amedi in Duhok province in the evening, according to the […]
Italy lodges protests with Israel for ‘targeting’ UN troops in Lebanon
Rome, Oct 11 (IANS) Italy officially lodged a protest with Israel for “targeting” the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which hosts UNIFIL headquarters and two Italian bases. On Thursday Defence Minister Guido Crosetto contacted his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant to complain, defining the events as “unacceptable to the Italian government”. But the minister […]
UN allocates $8 million to support new arrivals at Syrian border points
United Nations, Oct 11 (IANS) The UN Acting Emergency Relief Coordinator, Joyce Msuya, has allocated $8 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund to support the response to the newly arrived people at Syrian border points. Since the start of the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the Syrian Arab […]
