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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 People walk during a snow fall in Stockholm, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023. Snow and slippery conditions continue to cause problems in many parts of Sweden. (AP)

Cold Spell in Finland and Sweden Sends Temperature below Minus 40

Finland and Sweden recorded their coldest temperatures of the winter Tuesday when thermometers plummeted as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius (minus 40…

Varieties Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp reacts on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on January 1, 2024. (AFP)

Klopp Briefly Loses Wedding Ring in Post-Match Liverpool Celebrations 

Jurgen Klopp’s joy at seeing Liverpool secure a big win in the English Premier League turned into dismay when he briefly lost his wedding ring in the post…

Varieties The Coomera river is seen cutting a road at Clagiraba Road on the Gold Coast Tuesday, January 2, 2024. (AAP)

Relentless Rains Wreak Havoc Across Australia’s East 

Heavy rains triggered flash flooding across parts of Australia's east on Tuesday, inundating roads, cutting off towns and damaging properties, as authorities…

Varieties Two months after their launch on October 11, 2023, Riyadh Season events had already attracted 12 million visitors. (SPA)

Riyadh Season Attracts More Than 12 Million Visitors in 60 Days

Two months after their launch on October 11, 2023, Riyadh Season events had already attracted 12 million visitors, SPA said on Tuesday. Chairman of the Board…

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Varieties King Saud University Tops Global Research on Ramadan Fasting and Health

King Saud University Tops Global Research on Ramadan Fasting and Health

The King Saud University has been recognized as a global leader in the field of Ramadan fasting and health research, according to a statement from the…

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Saudi Team Discovers New Genetic Disorder

A team of Saudi researchers from King Abdullah Children's Specialist Hospital (KACSH) and King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC) has…

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Varieties Workers clean up at Federation Square after revelers bid farewell to 2023 and welcomed 2024 in Melbourne, Australia, 01 January 2024. (EPA)

Heavy Rains in Australia’s East Bring More Pain to Storm-Hit Residents

Heavy rains lashed parts of Australia's east on Monday, triggering flash flooding, inundating roads and bringing more pain for some residents reeling after the…

Varieties Fireworks are seen over the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge during New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney, Australia January 1, 2024. AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts via REUTERS

Sydney and Auckland Are First Major Cities to Ring in 2024

Sydney and Auckland have become the world's first major cities to ring in 2024, with more than a million revelers cheering spectacular fireworks displays that…

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Varieties The Elizabeth Tower, which houses the Great Clock and the Big Ben bell, is seen above the Houses of Parliament, in central London, Britain. (Reuters)

Britain's Big Ben Marks 100 Years of New Year 'Bongs'

London's Big Ben on Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of its "bongs" to ring in the New Year being broadcast live across the world. Ever since New Year's…

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Varieties People gather to observe the eruption of the Mauna Loa Volcano in Hawaii, US December 1, 2022. (Reuters)

Hooked on Volcanoes? Tourists Vie to Catch Iceland’s Eruptions

As the glowing river of lava from a volcano that erupted last week in Iceland ebbed, not everyone was happy. Hazel Lane, a 49-year-old dental practice…

Varieties Oxenford resident Robert Mintel (L) talks with emergency services after his property was damaged by storms on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 28 December 2023. (EPA)

Thunderstorms Batter Australia’s East, Heatwave Grips North

Severe thunderstorms battered parts of eastern Australia on Saturday, bringing heavy rain, giant hail and strong winds, days after another storm hit the region…

Varieties Storm damage is seen in Oxenford on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 28 December 2023. (EPA)

Australia Braces for Heatwave, Thunderstorms on New Year’s Holiday Weekend 

Australia is bracing for an intense heatwave across its north and west during the New Year's holiday weekend with temperatures forecast to touch more than 45…

Varieties A person walks on the street past decorations for the celebration of 2024 New Year, in Shanghai, China, 29 December 2023. (EPA)

China’s Fireworks Ban Sparks Fiery Debate Ahead of Lunar New Year 

Chinese lawmakers on Friday weighed in on a fiery online debate on whether fireworks should be used to ring in the Lunar New Year in February, saying a total…

Varieties The CNVC has signed several agreements with the development authorities of five reserves

Saudi Arabia: NCVC Plans to Rehabilitate 1,000 Floodplains, Meadows with 5 Royal Reserves

The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development at Combating Desertification (NCVC) has organized a workshop to introduce the implementation plan to…

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Varieties The stamp highlights the strong relations between the two countries. SPA

Saudi, Omani Posts Issue Commemorative Stamp to Mark New Road Inauguration

The Saudi Post (SPL), in collaboration with Omani Post, has issued a joint commemorative stamp to mark the new land road inauguration that directly connects…

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Varieties The event is taking place at the Al Moghaira Village for Authentic Sports in AlUla - SPA

SFC, RCA Launch AlUla Cup for Falcons

The Saudi Falcons Club (SFC) and the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCA) Governorate have launched the AlUla Cup for Falcons 2023, heralded as the world’s most…

Varieties A person wearing a face mask walks along the harbour waterfront across from the Sydney Opera House during a lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Sydney, Australia, October 6, 2021. REUTERS/Loren Elliott/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights

Australian Teenager Killed in Shark Attack off South Coast

A shark attacked and killed a teenaged boy in the waters off a holiday and surfing spot on Australia's south coast, police said on Thursday. The body was…

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Varieties The WHO grants this certification based on multiple criteria, including implementing a best-practice trans-fatty acids (TFA) elimination policy by the member state and establishing robust monitoring and enforcement systems.

Saudi Arabia Granted WHO Validation Certificate of Trans Fat Elimination

Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), achieved a significant milestone by obtaining the World Health Organization (WHO)…

Varieties Palestinians check the internet with their mobile phones in the central Gaza Strip, 15 December 2023. Photograph: Mohammed Saber/EPA

ESIM Cards Help War-torn Gaza Stay Online

Power cuts have become a fact of life in war-torn Gaza. But thanks to embedded SIM cards, Palestinians can still access the internet and maintain a channel of…

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Varieties MIPCOM attracts more than 11,000 participants from approximately 100 countries each year - SPA

MIPCOM Ventures beyond France, Joining Future of Media Exhibition in Riyadh

The organizing committee of the Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX), part of the activities organized by the Saudi Media Forum, has announced that the global…

Varieties Rare exhibits at the Coptic museum (The Coptic Museum in Cairo).

Egypt’s Coptic Museum Celebrates Christmas with Special Exhibition

Under the theme "A Marvelous Christmas Tale," the Coptic Museum, in Cairo, organizes an exhibition that showcases 13 unique artifacts from its collection,…

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Varieties Electrically Conductive Soil to Enhance Hydroponics

Electrically Conductive Soil to Enhance Hydroponics

Researchers at Linköping University have created a special electrically conductive soil for growing plants without traditional soil, using a method called…

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Varieties Members of the public look at the annual Christmas lights on Regent Street in central London on December 11, 2023. (PHOTO  / AFP)

Christmas Day Hottest Ever in UK since 1997, Met Office Says

A mild and cloudy weather affects most of the UK, with occasional drizzle during the holidays, except for the mountains in northern Scotland which could see…

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Varieties The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority has completed the planting of one million trees in Rawdat Al-Khafs. (SPA)

One Million Trees Planted at Saudi Arabia's Rawdat Al-Khafs

Saudi Arabia's King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, in cooperation with the National Center for Vegetation Cover and Combating Desertification …