BGT 2024-25: Hazlewood’s comments tell Aus is a divided dressing room, says Gilchrist

Perth, Nov 25 (IANS) Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist said Josh Hazlewood’s comments post a crushing day three’s play for the hosts’ in the first Test against India have suggested to him that there is a likelihood of divide in the dressing room. In the post-day press conference after day three ended, Hazlewood was asked […]
BGT 2024-25: Clarke critical of Khawaja for allowing McSweeney to face first ball in second innings

Perth, Nov 25 (IANS) Former Australia Test captain Michael Clarke was critical of Usman Khawaja’s decision to allow debutant opener Nathan McSweeney to face the first ball in Australia’s second innings against India, saying the veteran batter had to “own the moment” in Perth. After India set them a mammoth target of 534 after declaring […]
3rd Global Conference for Giftedness and Creativity underway in Riyadh

RIYADH, 25 November: The third edition of the Global Conference for Giftedness and Creativity opened in Riyadh on Sunday, bringing together a select group of experts and talented individuals in science, technology, and innovation. More than 300 talented individuals and local and international speakers from over 50 countries were attending the three-day conference, which was […]
Riyadh Music Week to spotlight Saudi talent, creativity

RIYADH, 25 November: Saudi Arabia’s Music Commission, in collaboration with MDLBeast and the Saudi Research and Media Group, is poised to launch the inaugural Riyadh Music Week, running from Dec. 5 to 14 at various venues in the Saudi capital. The event will spotlight the Kingdom’s growing music sector, highlighting its creative and commercial evolution. […]
Saudi-European talks to strengthen cooperation in environmental fields

RIYADH, 25 November: Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir met with European officials on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Press Agency reported. Al-Jubeir, who is also the Saudi climate envoy, held talks with Delphine Pronk, the Chair of the EU Political and Security Committee, and Luigi Di Maio, the EU Special Representative for […]
Saudi FM arrives in Italy to attend G7 ministerial meeting

RIYADH, 25 November: Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Italy on Sunday to participate in an expanded ministerial meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) countries in Fiuggi, Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting will discuss the current situation in the Middle East, SPA added. During his stay in Fiuggi, Prince Faisal will […]
Saudi fund chief receives Tajikistan’s deputy prime minister

RIYADH, 25 November: CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development Sultan Al-Marshad received First Deputy Prime Minister of Tajikistan Hokim Kholiqzoda and his accompanying delegation in Riyadh on Sunday. During the meeting, the Saudi fund’s development projects were discussed, as well as ways to enhance development cooperation between both sides, the official account wrote on […]
Bangladesh Days celebrates heritage in Riyadh

RIYADH, 25 November: The Bangladesh Days, held as part of Riyadh Season under the theme “Global Harmony,” concluded Saturday night at Al-Suwaidi Park, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Organized by the Ministry of Media and the General Entertainment Authority, the event attracted people of all ages and backgrounds, who were able to enjoy a rich […]
Separated twins, families visit 2034 World Cup exhibit, historic At-Turaif district

RIYADH, 25 November: Saudi aid agency KSrelief organized a special visit for conjoined twins who had undergone separation surgeries in the Kingdom, along with their families, to Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid exhibition. The visit was organizaed on the sidelines of the International Conference on Conjoined Twins, held in Riyadh from Nov. 24-25. The […]
UAE issues federal law to bolster arts sector

Abu Dhabi, Nov 25 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a federal decree-law aimed at empowering the nation’s arts sector, local news agency. The law establishes a comprehensive framework for regulating non-profit arts institutions while offering a host of benefits to the arts industry, professionals, and talented artists, reports Xinhua, quoting UAE’s official […]