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10 hours ago
- Entertainment
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Where We Are Going Today: Day Day Game
If you are looking for a vibrant social hub in Riyadh, look no further than Day Day Game. This unique venue offers a diverse range of activities that cater to all types of fun-seekers. Whether you are a skater, a board game enthusiast, or someone who enjoys classic billiards, this place has something for everyone. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ One of the highlights is the skating area, where you can wear your skates and glide around with friends. It is a great way to enjoy some physical activity while having a blast. If skating is not your thing, you can play board games or read a book in a cozy corner. The atmosphere is relaxed, making it perfect for unwinding with friends over a card game or two. For those who enjoy classic games, Day Day Game features billiards tables where you can challenge your friends to a friendly match. And if you are feeling adventurous, why not try your hand at crossbow shooting? It is a unique offering that sets this venue apart. Additionally, there is a fun air hockey table that is sure to ignite some competitive spirit. A particularly appealing aspect of Day Day Game is their Ladies Day every Wednesday and Sunday, providing a welcoming environment for women to enjoy all the activities without any pressure. Accessibility is another key feature; you can conveniently reach the venue via the Riyadh metro by taking the orange line. When it comes to food, Day Day Game does not disappoint. Their delicious menu offers a variety of options to refuel after a day of fun. Whether you are in the mood for snacks or something more substantial, you will find it here. The venue also serves as a social hub where you can meet new people and make lasting connections. With an open mic night, talented individuals have the opportunity to showcase their skills, adding to the vibrant atmosphere. For nostalgia lovers, there are arcade games from the 1980s that will take you back in time. And if you are in the mood for something more classic, there is bowling available too. Day Day Game is an exciting destination with endless options for entertainment. Personally, I love going there to skate, but with so many activities available, you will likely find yourself trying something new each visit. Whether you are with friends or looking to meet new people, this venue promises a memorable experience in Riyadh.
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19 hours ago
- Climate
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Palmeiras ease past Al Ahly in Club World Cup
The match was suspended in the 63rd minute because of a weather warning For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport
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- Sport
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FIFA hands four-match bans to Boca Juniors players sent off in Club World Cup opener
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a day ago
- Entertainment
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For fans of film and TV, England offers countless nostalgia-stirring sites
JEDDAH: England is a place where cinematic fiction and reality often blur — its charming neighborhoods and historic landmarks have served as the backdrop to some of the world's most beloved films. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ In May, Arab News joined a press trip organized by VisitBritain in partnership with Virgin Atlantic, celebrating the launch of the airline's new Riyadh to London route. Having arrived well-rested, following a luxurious experience in Virgin's Upper Class cabin, we checked into London's The May Fair Hotel, just off Piccadilly — a surprisingly tranquil central base for the adventure ahead. Our trip was a deep dive into the UK's cinematic soul, featuring a bespoke tour of London in classic Mini Coopers, driven by enthusiastic local guides. Our first stop was the famous blue door at 280 Westbourne Park Road — from the 1999 rom-com 'Notting Hill,' starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts — where a replica, painted to match the film's version, has been installed — perfect for a nostalgic photo op. Just around the corner is Alice's, the whimsical antique shop featured in 2014's 'Paddington.' With its vintage charm, Alice's felt straight out of a storybook. Portobello Road, where the shop is located, is a cinematic destination all on its own, brimming with colorful buildings, lively market stalls, and timeless London charm. Next was the distinguished Huntsman at 11 Savile Row, a prestigious bespoke tailor that inspired the secret service headquarters in 'Kingsman: The Secret Service' (2014), and which draws in fashion lovers and film fans alike. At Borough Market, one of London's oldest food markets, we visited the flat above The Globe Tavern, famous as the heroine's home in 2001's 'Bridget Jones's Diary,' outside of which the street fight between Mark Darcy and Daniel Cleaver was filmed. No culture-themed visit to London is complete without a West End musical, and we attended 'The Devil Wears Prada' at the Dominion Theatre. With soaring vocals, sharp choreography, and impeccable fashion details, the performance successfully captured the wit and flair of the beloved 2006 film on which it is based. On our third day, we journeyed to the serene city of Oxford, passing through the storybook English countryside — rolling hills, stone cottages, and emerald fields. Before exploring the city, we checked into Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, founded by celebrated chef Raymond Blanc. This luxurious manor blends rustic elegance with culinary excellence and is surrounded by lavender-scented gardens, orchards, and organic vegetable patches — a whimsical escape into an English fairytale. Afternoon tea was served in the charming cottages scattered across the estate, which offer each guest their own intimate space overlooking the gardens. Every detail was immaculate: from the handpicked fruit platter to delicate chocolate and mandarin cakes, and airy macarons made with sustainable, organic ingredients harvested on-site. It was a moment of calm indulgence — a countryside retreat that felt both restorative and magical. In Oxford, the charismatic Jim Palmer led us on a walking tour of its most famous corners. The city — particularly its prestigious university — has appeared in dozens of productions, but none as magical as the 'Harry Potter' series. At Christ Church College, we stood in the Great Hall that inspired Hogwarts' dining room, and climbed the grand staircase featured in 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.' The Divinity School nearby doubled as Hogwarts' infirmary and classrooms in several of the films. We also visited New College, where fans of 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' will recognize the ancient tree beneath which Draco Malfoy is turned into a ferret by Professor Moody. Oxford's cinematic résumé stretches far beyond wizards, though. Its colleges, libraries, and cobblestone streets have appeared in 'The Theory of Everything,' 'The Golden Compass,' 'Shadowlands,' 'Brideshead Revisited,' and even the 'X-Men' franchise. Fans of TV detective dramas will also recognize it from 'Inspector Morse,' 'Lewis,' and 'Endeavour.' After our tour, we were whisked off to the luxury shopping destination Bicester Village. At The Apartment, an exclusive lounge space, we were pampered with gourmet treats and a concierge service that made high-end shopping feel both effortless and elegant. Our trip concluded in style back at Heathrow Airport, where we enjoyed the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse — an oasis of calm featuring sleeping zones, yoga areas, private showers, and premium dining. From Oxford's collegiate quietude to the sparkle of London's West End, and from iconic film locations to moments of personal luxury, this trip offered more than sightseeing; it was a cinematic immersion that brought some of our favorite stories to life.
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2 days ago
- Politics
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Pakistan has had no new military cooperation with Iran since Israeli strikes began, defense minister Asif tells Arab News
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said on Monday that Islamabad had not engaged in any new military cooperation with Tehran since Israel launched attacks on Iran last week and had not held specific talks with the US over the escalating crisis in the Middle East. Iran, which borders Pakistan, has hit back with strikes against Israel after it unleashed waves of attacks on Friday at Iranian nuclear installations, missile stockpiles, scientists and military commanders, among other targets, sparking global alarm that the conflict could erupt into a regional war. The latest escalation follows months of hostilities between Israel and Iranian-backed groups in Lebanon, Syria and Yemen, which intensified after the war in Gaza was launched late in 2023. Regional powers fear a direct confrontation could spiral into a broader conflict involving major oil shipping lanes and global energy supplies. For Pakistan, a close Iranian neighbor and a longtime opponent of Israel, a prolonged conflict risks disrupting border security, inflaming sectarian tensions at home and possibly putting it in a tight spot with Arab allies and the West. Speaking to Arab News, Asif said regular security cooperation was continuing with Iran along their shared border to combat militant groups, but no fresh operational coordination had been initiated in response to Israel's attacks on Iranian territory since June 13. 'I don't see any need for it,' the defense minister said in response to a question on whether Pakistan's military was coordinating with its Iranian counterparts on the border or engaging in any fresh defense cooperation. 'We coordinate on a very regular basis as far as the Iran and Pakistan border is concerned because of terrorist activities … that sort of cooperation is already on. So I don't see any new activity.' Asked if Pakistan had held talks with Washington to discuss the fast-evolving situation, the minister said there had been no contact specifically on the crisis in the past five days. 'But we are in constant touch with the United States of America regarding the tense situation we have in this region.' Asif said Pakistan's leadership was instead focused on engagement with close partners like China and Muslim countries to press for calm, warning that the conflict risked engulfing the entire region. 'The countries who have religious affinity with us or geographical affinity, even China or other countries, because what we are pursuing is peace,' he said. 'And we would like to mobilize the countries of this region. This conflict can multiply and it can engulf the whole region into a situation which could be very, very disastrous.' Diplomatic and security experts warn that the Israel-Iran hostilities could affect Pakistan by destabilizing its western border with Iran, threatening energy imports as oil prices surge and creating new pressures on Pakistan's relations with the US and Gulf partners if Islamabad is seen as tilting too far toward Tehran. On the other hand, if Tehran were to fall or be severely weakened, analysts say Pakistan would likely side with the US and its allies — despite being Iran's immediate neighbor — to protect its strategic and economic interests. Addressing concerns over past remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that have drawn parallels between Iran and Pakistan as so-called militant Islamic regimes that needed to be deterred, Asif rejected any immediate threat to Pakistan from Tel Aviv, but stressed Islamabad would remain vigilant. 'If we are threatened by Israel, which I will discount at the moment … what happens in the coming months or years I can't predict, but at the moment I discount (a threat from Israel),' he said. He described Israel as a state with 'hegemonic intent' whose recent actions in Gaza and against Iran were 'extremely dangerous to the immediate region,' and said global public opinion was turning against Israeli policies despite support or muted reactions from many Western governments. Asif declined to comment on reports that Pakistan had scrambled fighter jets near its nuclear sites and the Iranian border in response to Israel's initial strikes on Iran but insisted that its nuclear security remained robust. In addition to the Middle East tensions, Pakistan faced a major military standoff with India last month in which the two sides exchanged missile, drone and artillery attacks. Islamabad claimed to have shot down six Indian jets and struck back at military positions, triggering fears of a wider conflict between the nuclear-armed rivals before a ceasefire was announced by the Trump administration on May 10. When questioned about any direct threat to Pakistan's national security or strategic assets as a result of the conflict in the Middle East, Asif said Pakistan's armed forces were already on high alert following the latest confrontation with New Delhi, describing the country's nuclear facilities as 'very militantly guarded, very grudgingly guarded' and fully compliant with international safeguards. 'Since our short war with India, we have been on alert so we have not lowered guards … We can never take the risk of any attack on our nuclear facility from anywhere, that is something which is a lifeline as far as our defense is concerned,' he said. Asif said Pakistan's performance in the recent fight with India was evidence of his country's defense capability and national resolve, which would deter Israel from any adventurism. 'We have just had a bout with India and we clearly established our superiority, the superiority of our armed forces, air force, Pakistan army, Pakistan navy and the determination of our people, the way the nation stood behind the armed forces,' he said. 'So I think Netanyahu or his people or his government will think many times before taking on Pakistan.'
