Middle East and North Africa – Page 26

Saturday, April 4, 2026

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Israel strikes Hezbollah sites in Beirut after destroying key bridge in eastern Lebanon
Debris hits Dubai buildings after aerial interception, no injuries reported
Bahrain delays UN vote on Hormuz resolution as Russia, China resist revised draft
Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers wounded in Lebanon blast amid rising hostilities
China pushes Iran war diplomacy bid as U.S. shows little appetite for mediation

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NewsDesk MC January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 cultural tourism Middle East, desert stargazing, Diriyah attractions, Diriyah Season, falconry Saudi Arabia, family experiences Riyadh, heritage experiences Riyadh, heritage festivals Saudi Arabia, historic Diriyah, immersive cultural events, Minzal program, Najdi culture, Riyadh cultural events, Saudi heritage tourism, Saudi history sites, Saudi hospitality, Saudi traditions, traditional crafts Saudi, Vision 2030 culture, Wadi Safar

Riyadh Reconnects With Living Heritage as Minzal Revives the Spirit of Historic Diriyah

Riyadh – Minzal has returned as one of the most immersive cultural experiences of the Diriyah Season, inviting visitors to

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NewsDesk MC January 4, 2026 cancer treatment for Gaza patients, child healthcare relief, cross border medical support, emergency medical transfers, Gaza healthcare support, Gaza patient evacuation, healthcare access Gaza, humanitarian compassion Saudi, humanitarian medical assistance, King Hussein Cancer Center, KSrelief humanitarian aid, lifesaving medical aid, Middle East humanitarian healthcare, oncology care Middle East, Palestinian children medical treatment, pediatric cancer care Gaza, Saudi Arabia global aid, Saudi humanitarian initiatives, Saudi medical aid, Saudi relief programs

KSrelief Expands Lifesaving Medical Support for Vulnerable Gaza Patients

Riyadh – Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian arm, KSrelief, continues to play a vital role in delivering lifesaving healthcare to vulnerable patients

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NewsDesk MC January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 amateur astronomy Saudi Arabia, astronomy education tourism, astronomy in Saudi deserts, astronomy travel Middle East, astrophotography locations KSA, celestial observation Saudi Arabia, dark sky destinations Middle East, dark sky preservation Saudi Arabia, desert stargazing experience, light pillar phenomenon, low light pollution Saudi Arabia, meteor shower viewing KSA, Milky Way visibility Saudi Arabia, night sky tourism, Northern Borders stargazing, planetary observation Middle East, Saudi astro tourism, scientific tourism Saudi Arabia, sustainable night sky tourism, winter sky events Saudi Arabia

Northern Borders Shine as Saudi Arabia’s Rising Hub for Stargazing and Astro Tourism

Riyadh – Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders region is emerging as one of the Kingdom’s most promising destinations for astronomical observation,

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NewsDesk MC January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 artisanal fragrance production, authentic Saudi fragrances, botanical perfumes Saudi Arabia, cultural festivals Saudi Arabia, cultural tourism Jazan, festival of heritage Saudi Arabia, heritage scent making, indigenous botanical scents, Jazan cultural crafts, Jazan Festival 2026, natural perfumes Middle East, perfume and culture, regional perfume traditions, Saudi heritage perfumes, Saudi traditional crafts, Saudi women artisans, sustainable perfume practices, traditional fragrance artisans, traditional knowledge artisans, women preserving heritage

Fragrance Artisans Bring Living Heritage to Life at Jazan Festival 2026

Jazan – At Jazan Festival 2026, fragrance has emerged as a powerful storyteller, carrying the region’s history, landscape, and collective

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NewsDesk MC January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 Al-Manshiyah Plaza events, AlUla cultural events, AlUla entertainment plaza, AlUla family attractions, AlUla festivals 2026, AlUla lifestyle tourism, AlUla tourism winter, AlUla weekend activities, AlUla winter carnival, artisan markets AlUla, community events Saudi Arabia, cultural tourism AlUla, family friendly events AlUla, open air carnival Saudi Arabia, Saudi cultural experiences, Saudi heritage festivals, Saudi winter festivals, Winter at Tantora festival, winter celebrations Saudi Arabia, winter weather AlUla

Al-Manshiyah Winter Carnival in AlUla Brings Families Together Under Moonlit Skies

Al Ula – The Al-Manshiyah Plaza Winter Carnival has become a joyful gathering point for families and visitors seeking to

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NewsDesk MC January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 Alkhobar development projects, Alkhobar stadium readiness, Aramco Stadium power upgrade, Eastern Province development, FIFA World Cup 2034 Saudi Arabia, international sports venues Saudi, major events infrastructure Saudi, National Grid Company Saudi, power substation Saudi Arabia, Saudi Electricity Company, Saudi electricity grid, Saudi engineering projects, Saudi global events readiness, Saudi power transmission project, Saudi sports infrastructure, Saudi World Cup infrastructure, smart power systems Saudi, stadium energy infrastructure, stadium power reliability, sustainable energy infrastructure

SEC Completes Power Infrastructure Upgrade to Boost Aramco Stadium’s World Cup Readiness

Riyadh – Saudi Arabia has taken another confident step toward delivering world-class sporting infrastructure with the completion of a major

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NewsDesk MC January 2, 2026 artificial intelligence Saudi Arabia, data sovereignty Saudi Arabia, digital transformation Kingdom, energy efficient data centers, future of AI Saudi Arabia, global data leadership, government cloud services, government digital infrastructure, Hexagon data center Riyadh, Middle East AI hub, national data security, Riyadh technology projects, Saudi AI leadership, Saudi data center, Saudi digital economy, Saudi technology innovation, smart data centers, sustainable digital infrastructure, Tier IV data center, Vision 2030 technology

Saudi Arabia Lays Foundation Stone for World’s Largest Government Data Center, Advancing Global AI Leadership

Riyadh – Saudi Arabia has marked a major milestone in its digital transformation journey with the laying of the foundation

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NewsDesk MC January 2, 2026 child welfare initiatives, community cohesion initiatives, community development Thailand, education support for orphans, educational empowerment Asia, future leaders support, global social development, global youth welfare, humanitarian cooperation, humanitarian initiatives Asia, humanitarian values, inclusive development efforts, international humanitarian work, orphan care excellence, outstanding orphans Thailand, social solidarity programs, social stability programs, youth achievement awards, youth empowerment programs, youth recognition events

Outstanding Orphans Honored in Thailand as Global Humanitarian Efforts Strengthen Youth Empowerment

Bangkok – An inspiring humanitarian event took place in Bangkok as outstanding orphans were honored in a ceremony that celebrated

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NewsDesk MC January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 child welfare empowerment, community development programs Asia, compassion based development, education driven social change, education opportunities for orphans, future leaders empowerment, global humanitarian solidarity, global youth development efforts, humanitarian education programs, humanitarian outreach Thailand, inclusive youth initiatives, orphan care and development, outstanding orphans Thailand celebration, social cohesion through education, social stability through youth support, youth achievement recognition, youth empowerment initiatives Asia, youth recognition ceremony Bangkok

Bangkok Celebrates Outstanding Orphans, Showcasing the Power of Education, Compassion, and Global Solidarity

Bangkok – Bangkok witnessed a meaningful humanitarian gathering as outstanding orphans were honored in a ceremony dedicated to achievement, resilience,

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NewsDesk MC January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 artisanal heritage Middle East, contemporary craft dialogue, creative residencies Ithra, cultural education programs, cultural exchange initiatives, cultural identity through craft, global Islamic art, handicrafts and identity, heritage preservation Saudi, Islamic art exhibitions, Islamic craftsmanship legacy, Ithra cultural programs, Ithra exhibitions 2025, palm weaving art, Saudi art institutions, Saudi cultural innovation, Saudi handicrafts heritage, Saudi traditional costumes, traditional crafts Saudi Arabia, women artists Arab world

Ithra Celebrates a Landmark Year Reviving Handicrafts and Cultural Memory

Dhahran – The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, widely known as Ithra, marked 2025 as a defining year in