Khat, or Catha edulis, is a shrub native to the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Its leaves are chewed for their stimulant effects, a practice deeply embedded in the social and cultural ...

Khat is a leafy plant traditionally chewed for its stimulating effects, yet its impact on health remains widely debated. Some researchers compare its effects to mild stimulants like caffeine, while ...

A 54-year-old man was acquitted of importing khat after the court ruled that the prosecution did not prove its case. Abdisalam Arab Mousa, a Somali national living in Marsa, was arraigned in court and ...

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has reported its 2025 results, with growth recorded across its GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, direct booking channels and international travel demand. The UAE remained ...

Dubai, UAE: UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, delivered outstanding full-year 2025 financial results, reflecting the continued ...

shows some of the calligraphy artworks he created when met by Bernama at his own art gallery in Kampung Kubang Julok, Rantau Panjang, recently. For him, Arabic calligraphy is more than just a hobby—it ...

PASIR MAS, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Writing Arabic calligraphy on canvas has become a source of serenity for Ahmad Baihaqi Noor Azman. Through the art of khat calligraphy, the 20-year-old has found a way ...

Over the years, UNESCO gathered more than 550 African and international experts to write a pioneering corpus of research culminating with the publication of eleven volumes. The General History of ...

A 51-year-old was charged in court after he was stopped at Malta International Airport on suspicion of importing drugs. Charges against Somalian Abdikadir Mohamed Ahmed included importation and ...

A 51-year-old was charged in court after he was stopped at Malta International Airport on suspicion of importing drugs. Charges against Somalian Abdikadir Mohamed Ahmed included importation and ...

A 51-year-old taxi driver denied drug trafficking charges in court on Tuesday morning after being discovered with around 20kg of Khat at Malta International Airport (MIA). Khat is a plant that acts as ...