New York City authorities declared emergency measures, including a widespread travel ban and closure of educational institutions on Monday, in anticipation of the season’s most severe snowstorm, which is expected to affect a vast area from Washington, D.C. northward to Maine, with snowfall depths reaching up to 60 centimeters in some areas.
New York City experienced its strongest snowstorm of the season on Monday, prompting authorities to implement strict precautionary measures. Schools were closed and a comprehensive travel ban was imposed, except for emergencies, as tens of millions of residents from Washington to Maine braced for snow accumulations that could reach…
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein made statements regarding maritime coordinates submitted to the United Nations, prompting Kuwaiti objections. This followed Baghdad’s submission of maps including disputed maritime areas, which Kuwait deemed a violation of its sovereignty. Official Iraqi statements clarified that Hussein stated Iraq deposited…
The Saudi people commemorate Founding Day annually on February 22nd, a deeply significant national occasion marking Imam Mohammed bin Saud’s assumption of power in the Emirate of Diriyah in 1727 AD, which initiated the First Saudi State. This pivotal event ended an era of fragmentation in Arabia, establishing a unified political entity founded on three enduring pillars: political unity under central rule, Islamic Sharia as the governing framework, and organized administrative systems. A historic alliance between Imam bin Saud and Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Wahhab achieved vast territorial unification across Najd, enhanced security on trade routes, and established an Islamic judicial system. Celebrations transcend politics, featuring historical exhibitions, cultural performances, and educational activities that strengthen national identity and pride in ancestral sacrifices, linking past heritage to future ambitions like Vision 2030. Crucially distinct from the September 23rd National Day (marking the 1932 unification decree establishing the Kingdom), Founding Day represents the
Islamabad announced it has conducted military operations against camps and hideouts belonging to the Pakistani Taliban on the border with Afghanistan, amid escalating tensions between the two neighboring countries. The Pakistani operation.
On February 22nd each year, the Saudi people commemorate Founding Day, the great national occasion marking the true beginning of the establishment of the first Saudi state over three centuries ago. This anniversary represents a profound historical, political, and cultural milestone for the nation, reflecting deep-rooted history, authentic origins, and a strong national identity spanning generations. It traces back to 1727 when Imam Mohammed bin Saud assumed leadership of the Diriyah Emirate, establishing a state based on political unity, security, justice, and Islamic Sharia principles after prolonged fragmentation. More than a political commemoration, it is a comprehensive cultural event that reconnects the present with a glorious past, honors ancestral sacrifices, strengthens national belonging and pride, and bridges generations
February 22 of each year marks Saudi Founding Day, a core national occasion that embodies the firm beginning of the establishment of the First Saudi State three centuries ago. This anniversary is not merely a historical event, but an expression of the depth of roots and the strength of national identity that has been shaped over a journey spanning more than 300 years, making it one of the most prominent occasions in the Saudi people’s conscience due to its deep historical, political, and cultural connotations. The Saudi Founding Day is based on a pivotal moment that represented a turning point in the history of the Arabian Peninsula, based on a historical alliance and solid reformist principles. In 1727 AD, Diriyah witnessed the birth of the First Saudi State with the rule of Imam Muhammad bin Saud. This state was established on a historical alliance that brought together the political leadership represented by Imam Muhammad bin Saud, and the religious reform led by Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab. This unique alliance combined politics and religion, forming a solid nucleus for building a unified political entity for the first time in decades of dispersion. The basic foundations of the system were laid during the era of the First Saudi State. These foundations included achieving political unity between scattered areas of the Arabian Peninsula, adopting Islamic law as the reference for governance and justice, and establishing organized administrative frameworks for state affairs. These principles established a stable model of governance that enabled the spread of security and stability, and these are the same foundations on which the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is based to this day. Some confuse two pivotal national occasions in the history of the Kingdom, but each has its own historical context and distinct connotations. The Founding Day focuses on the deep historical legacy of the state. It is a celebration of the actual beginning of the establishment of the Saudi political entity in Diriyah in 1727 AD, and of embodying the first spirit of struggle and the founding sacrifices made by the ancestors to build the foundations of a strong state. The occasion recalls the glories of the distant past and affirms the continuity of the national project over the centuries. In contrast, Saudi National Day on September 23 commemorates the unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its modern form under the leadership of the founding king, Abdulaziz Al Saud, in 1932. It is a celebration of comprehensive regional unity and the transformation of the Kingdom into a unified modern state with its current borders. While the Founding Day goes back to the roots of the first establishment more than two centuries ago. The Kingdom turns into a living theater
The Egyptian Parliament’s Energy and Environment Committee has preliminarily approved amendments to the 2010 law regulating nuclear and radiological activities, aiming to enhance safety standards and align with modern developments in this vital sector. The amendments prohibit importing, exporting, or transferring radioactive materials without prior approval from the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (NRRA) and criminalize unauthorized handling of licensed radioactive sources. They grant the NRRA expanded powers—including classifying its funds as public money, authorizing administrative seizure for debt collection, and requiring pre-licensing for nuclear safety equipment manufacturing—while establishing imprisonment and fines for violations. These changes address legislative gaps, such as inadequate fees and the NRRA’s previous inability to enforce debt collection, to strengthen oversight of radioactive material handling and ensure community protection. The committee emphasized balancing regulatory costs with service needs (e.g., medical sectors) and modernizing frameworks for clearer controls. The bill will proceed to a full parliamentary session for final approval, supporting Egypt’s strategic
The European Parliament is moving to suspend the implementation of its customs agreement with the United States in response to President Trump’s recent decisions imposing new global tariffs. This comes despite a US Supreme Court defeat overturning Trump’s earlier tariff policy, as his administration swiftly replaced the invalidated tariffs with higher comprehensive duties, raising European concerns over breached agreements and destabilized global trade. The tensions stem from a 2023 EU-US agreement capping tariffs at 15%, which Trump bypassed using emergency laws later invalidated by the Supreme Court for overreach. In reaction, Trump announced new global tariffs—initially 10%, then raised to 15%
Saudi Arabia, the largest nation in the Arabian Peninsula, is undergoing a historic phase of comprehensive modernization and development, driven by an ambitious vision aimed at diversifying its economy and enhancing its regional and global standing. This transformation is led by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, while preserving its religious and national foundations. To reduce reliance on crude oil, Saudi Arabia is accelerating the development of non-oil economic sectors like tourism, entertainment, technology, manufacturing, and logistics, with the non-oil sector growing by 5.8% in Q1 2024, surpassing oil sector growth. Giga-projects such as NEOM, The
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