Red Sea Fund Launches 2025 Grants for Arab, African, Asian Filmmakers

Red Sea Fund Launches 2025 Grants for Arab, African, Asian Filmmakers

Red Sea Fund opens 2025 Cycle 2 production grants for filmmakers from Saudi Arabia, the Arab world, Africa & Asia; deadline is April 21, 2025.

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan arrives in India for historic official visit

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan arrives in India for historic official visit

The Crown Prince’s visit, which will run from April 8 to 9, marks a new chapter in the growing strategic and economic ties between India and the UAE. 

Trade War Escalates as Trump Threatens Steeper Tariffs on China

Trade War Escalates as Trump Threatens Steeper Tariffs on China

This announcement came after China responded to earlier U.S. tariffs by implementing a 34% tax on American goods last Friday

Volcano in Central Philippines Spews Ash Plume 4,000 Meters High

Volcano in Central Philippines Spews Ash Plume 4,000 Meters High

The volcano, situated between Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental provinces, remains under Alert Level 3, which has been in place since December 2024 following a prior explosive episode

Swiss Tourism, Aseel Omran Partner to Boost Gulf Visits in 2025

Swiss Tourism, Aseel Omran Partner to Boost Gulf Visits in 2025

Switzerland Tourism has appointed Saudi actor Aseel Omran as brand ambassador for Saudi Arabia and the Gulf in 2025. She’ll promote Swiss tourism through city visits and campaigns.

Rafiq Mansour Becomes New US Consul General in Jeddah

Rafiq Mansour Becomes New US Consul General in Jeddah

Mr. Rafiq Mansour has been appointed as the new U.S. Consul General in Jeddah. He aims to strengthen U.S.-Saudi relations and support Vision 2030 initiatives.

U.S. to Hold “Direct Nuclear Talks” With Iran, says Trump

U.S. to Hold “Direct Nuclear Talks” With Iran, says Trump

Washington and Tehran will meet in Oman on 12 April, confirms Iran’s foreign minister

Egypt, Saudi Arabia Coordinate Gaza Recovery Plan, Ceasefire Steps

Egypt, Saudi Arabia Coordinate Gaza Recovery Plan, Ceasefire Steps

Egyptian FM Badr Abdelatty and Saudi FM Prince Faisal discussed steps for Gaza recovery, reaffirming coordination to de-escalate tensions and support the Arab reconstruction plan.

Saudi Arabia Hosts IMF's IMFC Meeting in Diriyah on Financial Stability

Saudi Arabia Hosts IMF's IMFC Meeting in Diriyah on Financial Stability

Saudi Arabia hosted the IMF's third deputies meeting in Diriyah on April 6-7. Discussions focused on global financial stability, inclusive growth, and debt impacts.

Tuwaiq Academy, UC Berkeley Launch Future Tech Leaders Program

Tuwaiq Academy, UC Berkeley Launch Future Tech Leaders Program

Tuwaiq Academy has launched the Future Tech Leaders program, a six-month course designed to enhance the technical skills of CEOs and IT managers in emerging technologies.