RIYADH: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) 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 has revealed. Fitch Ratings said the growing interest is due to the countries' favorable economic conditions and attractive growth opportunities. It is noteworthy that Turkey's appetite … Read more
Temperature records were broken twice this week, and experts warn that new records could soon be broken again.
MAFS stars Juuls Robsinson and Cam Merchant have announced the birth of their second child and revealed his adorable name.
WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a hard-hitting speech to the Knesset on Wednesday defending Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip and condemning protesters in the United States. The speech prompted a boycott by many Democratic lawmakers and thousands to descend on the Capitol to denounce the war and the humanitarian crisis it has … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is set to achieve its target of planting 100 million mangrove trees by 2030 under the Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030 plan. Saudi Arabia's National Centre for Combating Desertification and Developing Vegetation Cover recently reported that around 13 million mangrove seedlings have been planted since the ambitious coastal forest cover programme … Read more
The iconic retailer has confirmed it will be 'pulling out the decks' and throwing a massive party following a TikTok campaign.
Iconic Australian actor George Lazenby made a heartbreaking announcement via social media.
BAHA: In the heart of Saudi Arabia’s Baha region, a humble cactus is sparking an agricultural revolution. Known locally as Al-Barshmi, the prickly pear has blossomed from a niche crop into a booming industry. Originally grown only on private farms, cactus cultivation has led to scientific research and the production of a variety of food, … Read more
The U.S. Justice Department filed a settlement with Boeing on Wednesday, in which the aerospace giant will plead guilty to charges of defrauding U.S. regulators in approving two 737 Max jetliners before they crashed, killing 346 people. Details of the plea agreement were filed in a U.S. District Court in Texas. The U.S. company and … Read more
Rapper Iggy Azalea has called herself a “single mom” after claiming Playboi Carti has no involvement in her son's life.
