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- Rubio in Kingdom ahead of crucial talks with Ukraine aimed at ending conflict with Russia
- Deal is a major breakthrough that would bring most of Syria under the control of the government
- The deal will bring all border crossings with Iraq and Turkiye, airports and oil fields in the northeast under the central government’s control
- Ramadan transforms nights into vibrant spectacles of commerce and community
- You can immerse yourself in the bustling night markets and seasonal stalls that come alive throughout the month
- Israel last week blocked the entry of goods into the territory in a standoff over a truce that has halted fighting for the past seven weeks
- Underscoring the fragility of the ceasefire, an Israeli airstrike killed three Palestinians in the Bureij camp in central Gaza Strip, medics said
- The UN agency, which at the end of last year employed around 22,000 people, has already laid off thousands
- The IOM announced on February 1 that it was scaling up its efforts across Latin America and the Caribbean
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Al-Qatt and Sadu
Al-Qatt and Sadu are traditional and creative arts of Saudi Arabia that have made it to UNESCO’s lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Al-Qatt is traditionally done by women as a means of decorating a home’s interior. Sadu weaving has been practiced by those living in the Arabian Peninsula since ancient times and, in turn, those living in Saudi Arabia since its inception.
Alkhobar’s Tanaf
Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, tanaf is a cultural initiative in Alkhobar that seeks to connect the city’s past and present through guided walking tours. A permanent location launched this year offers a range of activities including workshops and local tours designed to enrich the eastern Saudi Arabian city’s cultural scene.
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