DUBAI: Manned missions launched by the UAE and Saudi Arabia signal “a new era in Arab space exploration,” Emirati astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi has told Arab News from the International Space Station. As the first Arab astronaut deployed on a long-term … read more
JEDDAH: A tally of death figures recorded by local activists and volunteer groups indicates that the civilian death toll in Khartoum State may be more than double the official count, underscoring the devastating impact of the more than 100-day long … read more
CAIRO: With busy riders forced to negotiate traffic-choked streets in all weathers day and night — and arrive with a smile on their face — it is no surprise that food delivery in Egypt has been a male domain. But … read more
BAGHDAD: Kurdish-led armed groups in Iraq and Syria have alleged that Turkish airstrikes killed a total of eight of their fighters. The counterterrorism service of the regional government in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in northern Iraq said in a statement … read more
CAIRO: Frequent power outages have sparked frustration and anger across Egypt, and the owners of small businesses are among the worst affected. “The electricity is cut off about three times a day, for an hour each time, bringing work to … read more