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Saudi Arabia intercepts wave of Houthi missiles as oil climbs to one-week high

The ⁠Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said the missiles were ⁠aimed at Taif and the Yanbu area on the Red Sea, the main alternative route for Saudi oil

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25

Archaeologists discover evidence of an ancient “brand” 3,000 years before modern marketing

More than 3,000 years ago, potters working in the desert oasis of Qurayyah in what is now northwestern Saudi Arabia were producing a distinctive painted pottery that eventually travelled beyond the settlement where it was made. A new study titled Creating a brand. Genesis, transformation and diffusion of Qurayyah Painted…

The Times of India · Sep 1

Sweden and Finland in 10 Days: The Nordic Circuit for Indian Travellers Chasing Wilderness and Design

Why This Pairing WorksSweden and Finland share a border, a similar climate, and a design culture built on the same premise, that beauty should be useful. But they are not the same country, and the differences are what make the circuit worth doing. Stockholm is a city of water and…

Times Life · Aug 26

Saudi Arabia launched secret retaliatory airstrikes on Iran during regional war: Report

Saudi Arabia conducted unpublicized airstrikes on Iran in late March, marking the first direct military action on Iranian soil in retaliation for attacks within the kingdom. This shift in approach followed Iranian strikes on Gulf Cooperation Council states, leading to an informal de-escalation understanding between Riyadh and Tehran.

The Times of India · May 13

A stunning find in Saudi Arabia: 120,000-year-old footprints reveal where humans once walked

Archaeologists have identified 120,000-year-old human footprints at the ancient lake site of Alathar in the Nefud Desert, Saudi Arabia. Ancient human artefacts discovered in the Nefud Desert demonstrate a long history of human habitation in the region. According to the research published in Science Advances, the site includes 120,000-year-old human…

The Times of India · Apr 2

Ancient human habitation unearthed: 125,000-year-old settlement discovered in Sharjah’s Buhais Rockshelter

For years, a site believed to have remained largely uninhabited between 60,000 and 12,000 years ago has been re-evaluated, as new research uncovers evidence of repeated human occupation at Buhais Rockshelter, an archaeological site in Sharjah, UAE. The findings challenge long-held assumptions about human settlement in southeastern Arabia and offer…

The Times of India · Mar 24

Saudi News: 13,500-year-old settlement found in Nefud Desert, 190km trade links stun archaeologists

Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia uncovered a 13,500-year-old human settlement, revealing sophisticated tools and evidence of organized hunter-gatherer communities. This discovery pushes back the timeline of human history in the Arabian Peninsula, demonstrating a thriving desert society with long-term occupation and extensive trade networks, challenging previous notions of the region's marginal…

The Times of India · Mar 17

Mysterious stone ‘gates’ discovered across Saudi Arabia’s Harrat Khaybar lava field

Low stone lines and geometric patterns rest peacefully against the basalt of Harrat Khaybar, a dark lava plain in northwestern Saudi Arabia. What looked to be empty volcanic terrain is now known to contain hundreds of huge archaic buildings, found by satellite photography and limited field research. Archaeologists find a…

The Times of India · Feb 16

US hands Gulf the world’s most powerful AI chips: Clears exports to UAE and Saudi Arabia

America is now sending advanced computer chips to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. This move supports their big plans for artificial intelligence. These nations are becoming key players in global technology. This partnership strengthens US influence and helps Gulf countries diversify their economies beyond oil. It marks a…

The Times of India · Jan 29

Mysterious Ancient life found in tunnels of Africa and Arabia leave scientists searching for answers

Quiet remains of far earlier worlds can be found on cliffs in some of southern Africa's harshest regions. Signs of changing climates and gradual geological stress are frequently preserved in marble and limestone formations, which were developed long before the deserts of today. The majority of markings align with established…

The Times of India · Jan 25