Saudi Arabia has not yet joined BRICs: Minister

Saudi Arabia has not yet officially joined the BRICs bloc of developing countries, the Kingdom’s minister of commerce said in a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday. “Saudi Arabia has been invited to attend BRICs, we have not yet officially joined BRICs,” Majid al-Kasabi said in a first comment from Saudi … Read more

Turkey’s iconic Hagia Sophia mosque to charge $28 entry fee for tourists

Turkey’s Hagia Sophia mosque began charging tourists nearly $28 on Monday for entrance to the landmark site. The UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its blue-tiled interior, will no longer allow free admission to foreigners, the Turkish tourism ministry announced. The former museum-turned mosque has a new entrance in front of the Topkapi Palace Museum … Read more

Al Jazeera bureau chief Wael al-Dahdouh leaves Gaza

Al Jazeera’s Gaza bureau chief Wael al-Dahdouh left the Palestinian territory Tuesday, he told AFP, after Israeli strikes killed his wife, multiple children and a colleague. Scenes of Dahdouh mourning his family and fleeing on foot from Gaza City have been broadcast globally over the weeks since war erupted between Hamas militants and Israel on … Read more

Pakistan says two children killed in Iranian strike on Pakistani soil

Pakistan’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday an Iranian strike on Pakistani soil killed two children. The ministry strongly condemned the attack, describing it as an “unprovoked violation” of Pakistan’s airspace. The strike killed “two innocent children while injuring three girls,” the ministry said in a statement, without specifying the location of the incident.

Dubai airline Emirates to hire 5,000 staff in 2024 – all you need to know to apply

Emirates airlines will recruit 5,000 staff in 2024 from six continents, the Dubai-based carrier announced on Tuesday. The recruitment drive will focus on recent graduates, hospitality industry professionals with a year of experience, and soon-to-graduate individuals. Those with internships or part-time job experience are encouraged to apply, according to the announcement. The latest drive comes … Read more

Conservation and Sustainable Practices

Discuss the importance of conservation efforts to protect and preserve biodiversity. Explore sustainable practices that aim to minimize human impact on ecosystems. Showcase successful examples of conservation initiatives and their positive outcomes.