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KAUST Unveils Landmark Coral Facility on Red Sea, Advancing Saudi Scientific Expertise and Marine Conservation

Varieties KCRI is designed to restore the Red Sea reefscape and offer a framework that coral restoration programs worldwide can adopt. (SPA)

KAUST Unveils Landmark Coral Facility on Red Sea, Advancing Saudi Scientific Expertise and Marine Conservation

The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) launched the KAUST Coral Restoration Initiative’s large-scale coral facility, restoring and…

Varieties Heavy machinery clears the debris from a landslide along the Marocos road in Machico municipality, on the Portuguese island of Madeira, due to severe weather caused by the passage of Storm Charles, 11 November 2026. (EPA)

Portugal Closes All Schools and Non-Essential Services Ahead of a Major Atlantic Storm

Portugal closed all schools and shuttered non-essential public services on Wednesday as a major Atlantic storm headed for the country's mainland. Streets…

Varieties The S.S. United States crossed the Atlantic more than 800 times. (Getty Images)

Once the World's Fastest, Ocean Liner Will Become Largest Artificial Reef

An ocean liner that is longer than the Titanic and was once the fastest on the seas is headed to a final home on the floor of the Gulf of Mexico as the world's…

Varieties Celine Dion. (AFP)

Medical Breakthrough for People with Same Disorder as Celine Dion

People suffering from stiff person syndrome (SPS), which affects Celine Dion, the singer, could soon benefit from a new medicine which improves symptoms. …

Varieties View of a flooded area after storm Leo passed by Alcacer do Sal, Portugal, February 5, 2026. (Reuters)

Portugal Storm Alert Closes Schools

Portugal will shut schools and non-essential public services on Wednesday, with the government urging people to shelter from winds potentially reaching 140…


Varieties A Eurasian eagle-owl named Flaco sits in a tree in New York's Central Park, Feb. 6, 2023. (AP)

Celebrity Owl Flaco Dies a Year after Becoming Beloved by New York City for Zoo Escape

Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped from New York City’s Central Park Zoo and became one of the city’s most beloved celebrities as he flew around…

Varieties File photo: A Saudi farmer and his son harvest Khawlani coffee beans at a coffee farm in the southwestern region of Jazan on January 26, 2022. (AFP)

Saudi Coffee Tops Heritage Components in Celebrations of Founding Day

A heritage corner was set up during Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day celebrations at the Ministry of Islamic Affairs branch in the Al-Baha region, SPA said on…

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Varieties A CFA strike team is seen at a fire near Raglan in Victoria, Friday, February 23, 2024. (AAP)

More Australian Towns Threatened by Massive Bushfire 

Fresh evacuation warnings were issued on Friday for dozens of rural Australian towns as around 1,000 firefighters battled a bushfire in Victoria state which…

Varieties Intuitive Machines employees cheer during a watch party moments after they became the first commercial company to softly land on the moon on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Houston. ( Raquel Natalicchio/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Private Lander Makes 1st US Moon Landing in More Than 50 Years

Odysseus, a private lander, on Thursday made the first US touchdown on the moon in more than 50 years, but managed just a weak signal back until flight…

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Varieties Students attend a music class financed by the after-school club Tunisia 88, at the Haffouz secondary school in Tunisia's northern Kairouan region on February 2, 2024. (Photo by FETHI BELAID / AFP)

Music Beats the Blues in Tunisian Youth Project

The Tunisian town of Haffouz lies in an impoverished region known for high rates of joblessness and suicide, but every Friday traditional music and techno…

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Varieties A Chinese giant panda male Ru Yi eats bamboo at its enclosure at the Moscow Zoo in Moscow on February 13, 2024, as the zoo celebrates its 160th anniversary. (Photo by NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA / AFP)

China Plans to Send More Pandas to US Zoo

China said Thursday it had signed agreements to send pandas to a zoo in San Diego, after nearly all the beloved black-and-white animals on loan in the United…

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Varieties An Israeli tank maneuvers near the Israel-Gaza border, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as seen from Israel, February 22, 2024. REUTERS/Susana Vera

Eurovision Scrutinizes Israel's Song Lyrics amid Gaza Furor

Eurovision Song Contest organizers are scrutinizing the Israeli submission after lyrics leaked to the media appeared to refer to the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas…

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Varieties Elanan is situated on the pristine Gulf of Aqaba coastline where the mountains meet the sea. SPA

Saudi Arabia: NEOM Announces Unique Wellness Retreat Embedded in Nature

The Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Elanan, an exclusive guest retreat that redefines luxury and well-being experiences, set in the heart of nature. …

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Varieties Displaced Palestinian teenager Hassan Abu Saman holds his dog on a beach, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 20, 2024. (Reuters)

Pet Dogs Bring Both Joy and Worry to Displaced Gaza Teenager 

Keeping three dogs while living in a tent on a beach in Gaza complicates an already difficult situation, but the smile on teenager Hassan Abu Saman's face when…

Varieties High-performing students from the Tabuk region have been honored by NEOM at a special event held in Chicago, US. (SPA)

NEOM Celebrates Student Excellence and Innovation in Chicago

High-performing students from the Tabuk region, on scholarship at US universities, have been honored by NEOM, the sustainable regional development taking shape…

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Varieties Britain's Prince William, The Prince of Wales, listens as he visits the British Red Cross at its headquarters in London, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. (AP)

UK's Prince William: ‘Too Many’ Have Been Killed in Gaza Conflict

Britain's Prince William called on Tuesday for an end to the fighting in Gaza, saying the "sheer scale of human suffering" had brought home the need for peace…

Varieties The project will use rainwater harvesting techniques to improve vegetation cover in nine regions across the Kingdom. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Launches Rainwater Harvesting Project to Rehabilitate 620,000 Hectares of Land

The National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) launched a major project to rehabilitate 620,000 hectares of degraded land…

Varieties Mark Berkley and Susan Halper Berkley work from home due to COVID-19 restrictions in Maplewood, New Jersey, March 18, 2020. (REUTERS Photo)

Working from Home has Many Benefits, New Study Confirms

Working from home allows people to eat more healthily, feel less stressed and have lower blood pressure, according to a recent study. The study, led by…

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Varieties Various models of Sony Walkman audio players are displayed at an exhibition marking the 40th anniversary of the iconic device, in Tokyo on July 10. BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP

Walkman Use Brings Old Memories Back

In 1989, jewelry maker Tiffany & Co and electronics company Sony released a silver-plated Walkman (complete with a fitted wooden box) to celebrate 10 years of…

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Varieties The deep blue color palette, punctuated by jewel-toned accents. (Nicola Vassell Gallery)

Somali Street Artist Attracts International Art Institutions with her Works

Uman is not a fan of traveling. “I’m more of a fan of the destination. If I could just be beamed somewhere, I would be so happy,” the artist said, smiling…

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Varieties An undated handout photo made available by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) shows an artist's impression of the record-breaking quasar J059-4351, the bright core of a distant galaxy that is powered by a supermassive black hole (issued 19 February 2024). (EPA/ESO/M. Kornmesser / Handout)

Astronomers Find What May Be the Universe’s Brightest Object with a Black Hole Devouring a Sun a Day

Astronomers have discovered what may be the brightest object in the universe, a quasar with a black hole at its heart growing so fast that it swallows the…

Varieties Design space AlUla celebrates architectural designs. (SPA)

Design Space AlUla Celebrates Architectural Designs

Design Space AlUla gallery, located in the heart of AlJadidah Arts District, has become a focal point for wide-ranging design initiatives, in line with AlUla's…

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Varieties The annual red crab migration on Christmas Island in 2022. (Parks Australia/Reuters) 

Dry Weather Hampers Mass Christmas Island Crab Migration 

Unusually dry weather has delayed the annual migration of millions of Christmas Island red crabs from the island's interior to the sea where they mate. …

Varieties Cave resorts in Saudi Arabia offer unique tourism experience. (SPA)

Cave Resorts in Saudi Arabia Offer Unique Tourism Experience

Nestled amidst the mountains and valleys of Saudi Arabia's southwestern Al-Baha Region, a unique form of tourism is taking shape: cave resorts. These creative…

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Varieties The agreement was signed in the presence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the SFD, Ahmed Al Khatib, and the Turkish Minister of Finance, Mehmet Simsek. (SPA)

SFD Inks Development Loan Deal with Türkiye to Bolster Education Sector

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed a development loan agreement with Türkiye aimed at fortifying its education sector. The agreement, inked by…

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Varieties The ceremony was held under the patronage of Minister of Culture Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan. SPA

Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Commission Celebrates Announcement of 'Zarqa Al-Yamamah' Opera in London

The Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Commission has organized an official announcement ceremony at Goldsmiths Hall in London to launch production operations…

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Varieties An aerial view shows a second test model of H3 rocket lift off from the launching pad at Tanegashima Space Center on the southwestern island of Tanegashima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan February 17, 2024, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo via REUTERS Purchase Licensing Rights

Japan Successfully Launches Next-generation H3 Rocket after Failure Last Year

Japan successfully launched its new H3 flagship rocket on Saturday, putting its space programme back on track after multiple setbacks including the failure of…

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Varieties In this photo released by The Lost Bass Project/Nick Wass on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, Nick Wass, an executive with Hoefner, inspects Paul McCartney bass. (The Lost Bass Project/Nick Wass via AP)

Paul McCartney's Stolen Bass is Found and Returned to the Beatle after More than 50 Years

Paul McCartney no longer gently weeps for his original bass guitar, The Associated Press reported. A five-year search by the manufacturer of the instrument…

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Saudi General Entertainment Authority Launches Fund to Boost Arabic Content

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Advisor Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Sheikh has announced the…

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