RIYADH: Gulf Cooperation Council banks are looking to diversify their business models and boost profitability by entering high-growth markets such as Turkey, Egypt and India, a new report shows. Fitch Ratings noted that the increase in interest was due to favorable economic conditions and attractive growth opportunities in these countries. Notably, appetite for expansion in … Read more
WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's war on Gaza and condemned US protesters in a scathing speech to Congress on Wednesday that sparked a boycott by many leading Democratic lawmakers and drew thousands to the Capitol to denounce the war and humanitarian crisis. , which she created.Netanyahu has vowed to continue the war … Read more
The iconic retail giant has confirmed it will be 'bringing the decks' and throwing a massive party after the TikTok campaign.
RIYADH: The Kingdom is on track to meet the target of planting 100 million mangrove trees by 2030 under the Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030 plan. About 13 million mangrove seedlings have been planted since the launch of an ambitious coastal forest cover program a year ago, the Saudi Press Agency said recently, citing … Read more
An Australian grandmother of eight has said she will oppose the growing trend of older generations helping with childcare, but her words have angered many. Avril Moore, a writer, said that while she loved being a grandmother, she was very quick to tell her three grown children that she would not be available to babysit. … Read more
BAHA: In the heart of Saudi Arabia's Baha region, a humble cactus is fueling an agricultural revolution. Prickly pear, known locally as Al Barshumi, has evolved from a niche crop to a booming industry. Once limited to private farms, prickly pear cultivation has spurred scientific research and yielded a range of food, medicinal and cosmetic … Read more
The U.S. Justice Department unveiled a settlement with Boeing on Wednesday in which the aerospace giant pleads guilty to fraud for misleading U.S. regulators who approved the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed, killing 346 people. A detailed plea agreement was filed in federal district court in Texas. Earlier this month, the … Read more
A woman who couldn't work for six months because of breast enlargement told how she managed to survive financially.
PARIS: Lesana Plasset felt a wave of calm as she gazed upon Paris' most iconic landmark. “Whenever I get nervous, I just turn my head and look at the Eiffel Tower. It should help remind me what I'm playing for,” said the French beach volleyball player, standing for the first time on the sand of … Read more
PARIS: There will be no flags or fanfare for Daniil Medvedev at the Paris Olympics, but Russia's most famous athlete is unlikely to be far from the headlines in the French capital. The tennis star, along with other Russians and Belarusians at the Games, must compete as a neutral following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. After … Read more
