Day: July 22, 2024

Equinox Hotels, a revolutionary leader in high-performance luxury hospitality, is proud to announce plans for the opening of Equinox Resort Treyam, one of Magna's twelve destinations, located on the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba. Magna's destinations, including Treyam, are part of NEOM, the evolving regional development, taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia. Promising an unrivaled hospitality experience in one of the world's most stunning and undiscovered locations, Equinox Resort Treyam brings Equinox Hotels' high-performance lifestyle to a majestic destination between the mountains and the sea. Equinox Hotels CEO, Christopher Norton said 'As a region, NEOM embodies the future of luxury hospitality, and Equinox Hotels is thrilled to create an unparalleled resort experience within this visionary destination. Our partnership with NEOM highlights a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and redefining the boundaries of hospitality. Located between THE LINE and the southernmost point of the Gulf of Aq aba, our resort will serve as the model for transformative luxury, activating the entire destination with experiences that only Equinox Hotels can offer.' Nestled amidst exquisite landscapes and crystal-clear waters, the resort is an architectural marvel, spanning a 450-meter-long bridge-like structure, gracefully floating 40 meters above a serene lagoon. Jeremy Lester, Magna Executive Director, said, 'NEOM has always been about pioneering the extraordinary, and our partnership with Equinox Hotels underscores this commitment. Equinox Resort Treyam embodies the convergence of innovation and luxury, and this partnership will redefine sustainable hospitality with a focus on truly immersive experiences and active lifestyles. I'm proud to champion this collaboration, one that will see us shape the future of luxury hospitality.' Focused on high-performance living, Equinox Resort Treyam will include spacious guest rooms and suites, a 450-meter pool, world-class culinary concepts, a Club House, a highly acclaimed spa, longevity, and technology treatments supporting health and performance, and a signature Equinox Fitness Club. The result will be an unparalleled, experience-driven resort anchoring Equinox Resort Treyam as one of the world's most exclusive destinations integrated into a landscape unlike anything else on earth. Chris Newman, Executive Director of NEOM Hotel Division, said, 'We are excited to welcome Equinox Hotels to NEOM, marking a significant milestone in our journey to redefine luxury hospitality within the beauty of Magna, the coast of NEOM. Our partnership reflects a shared vision of innovation, sustainability, and pushing the boundaries of what hospitality can be. This resort will be an example of transformative luxury, offering distinctive and inspiring experiences that only Equinox Hotels can deliver. Guests will have the opportunity to fully engage with this extraordinary location, where every detail is designed to enhance their well-being, elevate their journey, and support a high-performance l ifestyle.' Rooted in Equinox Hotels' core values of movement, nutrition, regeneration, and community, the cutting-edge programming offers immersive experiences designed to ignite your senses. The resort's innovative programming and commitment to excellence make it a beacon of luxury and health. Whether you are seeking rejuvenation, adventure, or a tranquil escape, Equinox Resort Treyam promises to deliver an experience that is both unique and transformative. Join us on this extraordinary journey, where every moment reflects our unwavering commitment to crafting unforgettable memories and pushing the boundaries of luxury travel. Source: Saudi Press Agency

Oil prices rose in early trading today, Monday, with investors anticipating the reduction in interest rates expected to begin next September. Brent crude prices rose 48 cents, equivalent to 0.57 %, to $83.10 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 42 cents, equivalent to 0.52 %, to $80.55. The US Federal Reserve is scheduled to hold a Federal Open Market Committee meeting on interest rates on July 30-31, and investors expect the central bank to keep interest rates unchanged, while looking forward to any sign of lowering them later in the year. Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Minister of Health Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi discussed with the French Ambassador to Iraq Patrick Dorrell joint cooperation in the field of localizing the pharmaceutical industry. A statement by the Ministry of Health stated that "Minister of Health Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi received the French Ambassador to Iraq Patrick Dorrell at the Ministry's headquarters today, Monday, and during the meeting, ways of joint health cooperation between the two countries were discussed, especially in the field of localizing the pharmaceutical industry and exchanging experiences." The Minister stressed, according to the statement, "the Ministry's readiness to cooperate in all fields to enhance the health reality and provide the best services." Source: National Iraqi News Agency

The leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, participated in the ceremony of washing the corridors of the shrine of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) in the holy city of Najaf. Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Jerusalem - Ma'an - Israeli bulldozers demolished 10 residential and commercial facilities in the Al-Fuhaidat neighborhood in the town of Anata, northeast of Jerusalem, on Monday morning, under the pretext of building without a permit. The occupation forces stormed the town of Anata and began demolishing a wedding hall belonging to the Jerusalemite citizen, Ziad Al-Fuhaidat, under the pretext of not having a license. The occupation forces also demolished the two-storey home of Alaa Khaled Halawa's family. Retaining walls, sheep pens and barns were demolished in the southeastern area of ??the town. According to data issued by the Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission, the occupation authorities demolished 318 facilities and issued demolition notices for 359 others in the West Bank, including 85 facilities in Jerusalem, during the first half of 2024. Source: Maan News Agency

Jerusalem - Ma'an - The occupation authorities forced Khaled Al-Haroub, on Monday evening, to demolish two floors of his four-story house in Beit Hanina, north of occupied Jerusalem. Al-Haroub said that he went to the Israeli courts, the last of which was the Supreme Court, to no avail, and they informed him that he had to demolish two floors of his four-story house with his own hands. He added that the area of ??each floor is 500 square meters, and it is intended to be divided into four apartments. Today, he demolished 1,000 square meters that were intended to build eight apartments for his sons. Al-Haroub explained that he brought a large saw and cranes to cut the cement and remove it from the roof of the house, fearing that it would damage the other floors of the house, and that the operation cost him huge sums of money, but it was better than the occupation demolishing it and destroying the entire house. It is noteworthy that the occupation authorities demolished 318 facilities and notified 359 others to demolish in the occupied West Bank, including Jerusalem, during the first half of 2024, according to the Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission. Source: Maan News Agency

HEBRON - Ma'an - A delegation of businessmen from Hebron met on Monday with the Director of the Customs Police in the Hebron Governorate, Abdul Karim Basayta, in the presence of the Deputy Director Fadi Makharza and a number of officers of the agency. The businessmen delegation was represented by the economic advisor Ahmed Hassouna, Munther Burhan al-Jabari and Muhammad Abu Turki. During the meeting, many issues of interest to the private sector were reviewed, in addition to the repercussions of the war on Gaza and its impact on the West Bank governorates through closures and Israeli practices on the ground, such as closing governorates and closures between cities, especially the Hebron Governorate, the Palestinian economic nerve center, which was greatly affected by these measures. During the meeting, the role of the Customs Police Department in protecting citizens and the private sector alike from the risks of smuggled goods and others that do not conform to Palestinian specifications was discussed, espec ially in these difficult circumstances. It was agreed to continue communication between the Customs Authority and the private sector to serve citizens and the national economy. At the end of the meeting, Counselor Hassouna thanked the Customs Police for their tireless work in protecting citizens and the national economy from the dangers surrounding it, stressing that joint cooperation and concerted efforts between all economic sectors and the competent authorities in the government will work to reduce the impact of the situation. Source: Maan News Agency

HEBRON - Ma'an - Israeli occupation forces detained a citizen this afternoon in the Karantina area of ??Hebron. Badie Al-Dweik reported that the occupation soldiers detained: Ziad Muhammad Tawfiq Al-Dweik, who is one of his relatives. Later, Al-Duwaik was released, after being detained for at least two hours. Source: Maan News Agency

HEBRON - Ma'an - The Israeli occupation forces on Monday handed a number of citizens in the town of Beit Awa, southwest of the city of Hebron, notices to stop work on two houses and a barn under construction in Area C. If construction is completed, the houses will be demolished. According to local sources, the two houses belong to citizens: Muhammad Musa Sweiti and Awni Abdul Hadi Sweiti. Citizen Rami Salama Sweiti was also given a notice not to build in an agricultural barn. Source: Maan News Agency

HEBRON - Ma'an - Hebron Governor Khaled Dudin received in his office on Monday afternoon Minister of Women's Affairs Mona Khalili and Minister of the Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission Mu'ayyad Shaaban and their accompanying staff to learn about the conditions in the governorate and its needs, especially in targeted and closed areas that are exposed to attacks by the occupation and its settlers. The governor stressed that the situation has worsened since the start of the aggression on Gaza and has become more intense in terms of daily attacks by the occupation forces and settler gangs against defenseless citizens. Judaization and land seizure have become the desired goal, taking advantage of the current situation and the focus on the Gaza Strip, while ignoring everything that is happening in the West Bank, especially in the Hebron governorate. The governor noted that all sectors in the Hebron governorate are within the scope of the occupation, especially the blatant violations against women and child ren, stressing the need to support and strengthen the steadfastness of women, who are an essential part of the national struggle history. Minister Khalili stressed that her visit today comes within the framework of learning about the difficulties experienced by Palestinian women and developing special programs to empower them and enhance their pioneering role. For his part, Minister Shaaban stressed that all ministries of the state are striving to cooperate together to thwart the occupation's efforts through collective popular action and providing all possible support and facilities to preserve the citizen and the land. Source: Maan News Agency