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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 Fasting Doesn’t Affect Kidneys in Healthy People, New Study Suggests

Fasting Doesn’t Affect Kidneys in Healthy People, New Study Suggests

When people speak about the healthy effects of fasting, they say it benefits all the systems in our body except the kidneys. However, a new study published in…

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Varieties 'I wanted to Express my Sadness over my Country,' Marylin Nooman to Asharq Al-Awsat

'I wanted to Express my Sadness over my Country,' Marylin Nooman to Asharq Al-Awsat

Surprise and fascination with the voice of Marylin Nooman appeared on the faces of The Voice France’s jurists. They were all listening to her with admiration…

Vivian Haddad (Beirut)
Varieties WHO Revises COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for Omicron-Era

WHO Revises COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for Omicron-Era

The World Health Organization has tailored its COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for a new phase of the pandemic, suggesting that healthy children and…

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Varieties Oud, Musk Fragrances Welcome Visitors to Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during Ramadan

Oud, Musk Fragrances Welcome Visitors to Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during Ramadan

Visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, this Ramadan are set to experience tranquility and comfort away from the world’s troubles, allowing…

Mohammed Helal (Riyadh)
Varieties ‘Piece of Ramadan’ in Egyptian Museums

‘Piece of Ramadan’ in Egyptian Museums

Egyptian museums are displaying collections of historic artifacts and memorabilia that highlight the heritage of the holy mosque under the theme “Piece of…

Issam Fadel (Cairo)
Varieties ‘Bittersweet’ …. Sudan’s Favorite Drink during Ramadan

‘Bittersweet’ …. Sudan’s Favorite Drink during Ramadan

As generations of Sudanese have done before her, Wissal Abdel Ghany crouched next to a fire to prepare a traditional drink, a thirst-quenching favorite enjoyed…

Varieties ''Jellabiya''…Annual Top Fashion Trend in Ramadan

''Jellabiya''…Annual Top Fashion Trend in Ramadan

Fashion designers compete every year to come out with designs that keep up with the trends. Known as “jellabiya” - this traditional garment has always been the…

Asma al Ghabri (Jeddah)
Varieties Why is Fasting Linked to Temporary Lower Blood Pressure?

Why is Fasting Linked to Temporary Lower Blood Pressure?

Among the many benefits that have been associated with fasting is a lower blood pressure, but experts are still confused about the reasons behind this effect. …

Hazem Badr (Cairo)
Varieties Japanese Student Goes to Graduation Dressed Like Zelenskyy

Japanese Student Goes to Graduation Dressed Like Zelenskyy

A Japanese student showed up to graduation as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s lookalike, wearing his signature olive-colored, snug-fit T-shirt and…

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Varieties French Pension Protest Forces the Louvre to Close its Doors

French Pension Protest Forces the Louvre to Close its Doors

Trade union protesters angered over President Emmanuel Macron's move to raise the retirement age without a final vote in parliament blocked the Louvre museum…

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Varieties The Prophet’s Mosque Serves Visitors 300,000 Iftar Meals Daily

The Prophet’s Mosque Serves Visitors 300,000 Iftar Meals Daily

Every year, catering companies in Madinah prepare to serve the Ramadan Iftar banquets in the Prophet’s Mosque, providing daily about 300,000 meals for…

Varieties King Salman Approves Providing Two Holy Mosques with 150,000 Copies of the Holy Quran

King Salman Approves Providing Two Holy Mosques with 150,000 Copies of the Holy Quran

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued a royal order on Friday that approved providing the Two Holy Mosques with 150,000 copies of…

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Varieties Libya Revives Cannon Salute to Break Ramadan Fast

Libya Revives Cannon Salute to Break Ramadan Fast

The blast of a cannon booms across Tripoli, but it doesn't signal another round of fighting in the Libyan capital -- rather, the revival of a long-lost Ramadan…

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Varieties British King's Visit to France Canceled amid Mass Protests

British King's Visit to France Canceled amid Mass Protests

Protesters angry at French President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms continued with scattered actions on Friday amid slowed train traffic, rows of trucks…

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Varieties What Made Beethoven Sick? DNA from His Hair Offers Clues

What Made Beethoven Sick? DNA from His Hair Offers Clues

Nearly 200 years after Ludwig van Beethoven's death, researchers pulled DNA from strands of his hair, searching for clues about the health problems and hearing…

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Varieties Tunisian Coppersmiths Bring Fresh Shine to Ramadan

Tunisian Coppersmiths Bring Fresh Shine to Ramadan

The eve of Ramadan is a frantic time for Tunisian coppersmith Chedli Maghraoui, who skillfully puts a new shine on families' favorite kitchenware before the…

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Varieties 22 Local Startups Nominated for Saudi Entertainment Industry

22 Local Startups Nominated for Saudi Entertainment Industry

The General Entertainment Authority has nominated 22 startups for the first Entertainment Business Accelerator, which aims to provide support for entrepreneurs…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Varieties Fairuz’s Childhood Home Survived Wars, Threatened by Neglect

Fairuz’s Childhood Home Survived Wars, Threatened by Neglect

The Lebanese culture ministry launched an initiative in May last year to turn the ancient Beirut house, where Fairuz lived during her childhood, into a museum…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut)
Varieties Saudi Culture Ministry Introduces Three New Fonts to Celebrate Kingdom’s Culture

Saudi Culture Ministry Introduces Three New Fonts to Celebrate Kingdom’s Culture

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture on Monday launched an initiative creating three new Saudi fonts in celebration of the Arabic language. In a statement, it…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Varieties Scientists Make 'Disturbing' Find on Remote Island: Plastic Rocks

Scientists Make 'Disturbing' Find on Remote Island: Plastic Rocks

There are few places on Earth as isolated as Trindade island, a volcanic outcrop a three- to four-day boat trip off the coast of Brazil. So geologist…

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Varieties World on ‘Thin Ice’ as UN Climate Report Gives Stark Warning

World on ‘Thin Ice’ as UN Climate Report Gives Stark Warning

Humanity still has a chance, close to the last, to prevent the worst of climate change ’s future harms, a top United Nations panel of scientists said Monday. …

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Varieties Saudi: More Than 120 Million Visitors in Entertainment Sector Since 2019

Saudi: More Than 120 Million Visitors in Entertainment Sector Since 2019

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority, Adviser at the Royal Court, Turki Al Al-Sheikh, has said that entertainment…

Varieties New COVID Origins Data Point to Raccoon Dogs in China Market

New COVID Origins Data Point to Raccoon Dogs in China Market

Genetic material collected at a Chinese market near where the first human cases of COVID-19 were identified show raccoon dog DNA comingled with the virus,…

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Varieties Prince Harry Sues Tabloid for Defamation over Security Story

Prince Harry Sues Tabloid for Defamation over Security Story

Lawyers for Prince Harry asked a judge Friday to rule that a tabloid newspaper libeled the British royal with an article about his quest for police protection…

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