’God save Dua Lipa’: festival puts Kosovo on music map

PRISTHINA: Amid the sea of ​​denim shorts, selfies, sparklers and punchy basslines, the venue could easily be mistaken for Coachella or Glastonbury. But Pristina's Sunny Hill Festival is helping to turn Kosovo into Europe's go-to summer festival destination, thanks in large part to its founder: Dua Lipa. For years, Kosovo has been associated with his … Read more

ThePlace: Wadi Wajj, Taif’s historic water oasis

TAIF: Wadi Waj, a revered valley in Saudi Arabia's western Taif governorate, boasts a rich history and natural beauty. Once a geographic divider dividing the city of Taif in two, it has evolved into a popular tourist destination famous for its lush gardens, vibrant orchards and breathtaking panoramas. Professor Saleh Al-Khalif, an expert in Islamic … Read more

Aqabat Shaar: Iconic Saudi mountain road a lifeline for Asir’s rugged beauty

RIYADH: 18-year-old ballet dancer Khalaa Nagadi from Saudi Arabia is mesmerizing audiences with her unwavering passion and hopes others will be inspired to “embrace this beautiful and expressive art form”. She is currently preparing for the 2024 Dubai International Dance Competition, which will begin on November 17 and will feature professional and amateur dancers from … Read more

South Korea expresses regret after its athletes introduced as North Korea at Olympics opening ceremony

PARIS: Marking its reputation as the cradle of revolution, Paris on Friday kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with stars and fancies along the Seine River. Intermittent showers — the first rain at the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in more than 70 years … Read more

How climate change is exacerbating food insecurity, with dangerous consequences for import-reliant Middle East

RIYADH: Global food security is much worse than previously thought. That's the conclusion of a report on the state of food security and nutrition in the world to 2024, published this week by a coalition of UN organizations, which found that efforts to fight malnutrition have suffered serious setbacks. With countries around the world falling … Read more