RIYADH :As part of its ongoing programme to recognize the contributions made by Sri Lankan migrant workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ameer Ajwad, felicitated Mr. Fareed Mohamed Hilurdeen, who has served for 27 years at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, by...

COLOMBO : President Attends State Ceremony Marking End of “Ehipassiko” World Peace WalkSacred Relics (Sri Sarvajna Dhatu) and a sapling of the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi were ceremonially presented by the President to Venerable Pannakara Thero. “Let us transform Sri Lanka into an island of peace and humanity – The President “The respect shown...

The President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Shammi Silva, and the SLC Executive Committee have decided to resign at a special committee meeting held on Tuesday.,April 28. Shammi Silva, who was first elected as SLC President in 2019, has held the position for nearly seven years. In recent times, the administration has faced multiple allegations, and...

RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO : Prominent person in the Muslim community, Marshard Bari has been appointed chairman of the Sri Lanka Wakf Board. New members of the 27th Waqf Board were officially handed their letters of appointment by Deputy Minister of Religious and Cultural Affairs, Muneer Mulaffer, at a ceremony held on Tuesday April 28 at...

DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced its decision to withdraw from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the wider OPEC+ alliance, marking a significant shift in global energy dynamics amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The exit, effective May 1, 2026, follows a strategic review of the country’s production policy and...