Saudi Film “Norah”, backed by Red Sea Fund, secures official selection at Cannes
Directed by Tawfik Alzaidi, this Saudi film earned its place in the 'Un Certain Regard' section of the prestigious festival,...Arts & Culture
Red Sea Fund opens applications for production cycle
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The prestigious Red Sea Fund has thrown open its doors to filmmakers across Arab and African...Arts & Culture
Tourism prowess makes Riyadh top World Expo choice
In its bid to boost tourism, the Saudi capital blends historical charm with modernity, spotlighting its rich heritage, architecture, cuisine,...The capital of Saudi Arabia is currently undergoing a transformative journey in tourism, seamlessly blending its historical allure with modern sophistication
As Riyadh vies to host 2030 World Expo, it's set to showcase its rich history, architectural marvels, diverse culinary offerings, and advanced mobility solutions
Turkish excavations offer vital clues of human history
Gobekli Tepe - which experts believe was never actually inhabited - may be part of a vast sacred landscape that...A 2.3-meter carved statue was discovered in September at Karahantepe, in the heart of a complex of some 20 sites.
Karahantepe is part of the network around UNESCO-listed Gobekli Tepe, a place older than the Egyptian pyramids.
Middle East emerges as a global esports powerhouse
The Middle Eastern region, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is swiftly becoming a global esports hub, driven by...The Middle Eastern region, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is swiftly becoming a global esports hub, driven by its vast gamer community and strategic investments
The region's esports growth transcends gaming, with stakeholders from elite teams to media firms collaboratively shaping the region's live entertainment future
Ayodhya mosque design in India altered to resemble Middle East
Lucknow, India - The Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation announced a change in the design of the mosque to be constructed on...The new design, prepared by a Pune-based architect, was finalized during a meeting in Mumbai
The mosque will be larger than the previous plan and will be capable of accommodating over 5,000 people upon completion
Mandoob shines light on Riyadh’s social transformation
The film is about an overworked delivery app driver in Riyadh, Fahad Nassir, who has taken a bold step into...The film is about an overworked delivery app driver in Riyadh, Fahad Nassir, who has taken a bold step into the world of bootlegging
Mohammed Aldokhi, portraying Nassir, stars in Ali Kalthami's highly anticipated dark comedy feature debut, which explores the rarely seen ultra-modern Saudi nightlife
Red Sea International Film Festival to showcase 14 short films
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - The Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) unveiled Monday the lineup of international short films participating...The theme of this year's event is "Your Story, Your Festival" and will screen films by industry professionals from Asia and Africa
14 films will be showcased in the event by filmmakers from countries such as Singapore, Senegal, Kazakhstan and Pakistan
Saudi Arabia to host inaugural Traditional Architecture Gathering
Diriyah, Saudi Arabia -- Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) Tuesday announced the inaugural edition of the 'Traditional Architecture Gathering' to...The event is themed 'Traditional Najdi Architecture,' and will bring together expert designers, engineers, architects, and specialists in ancient architectural styles.
The gathering will feature a display of valuable documents and books that shed light on Najdi architecture, history, society, and culture.
People marvel at ancient Iraq in new ‘Assassin’s Creed’ game
The central character, pickpocket turned master assassin Basim, speaks classical Arabic in "Assassin's Creed Mirage",.In the game, the hooded and stealthy hero fights his way through an ancient maze of alleyways, souks and rooftops.
The entire scene in the game has been rendered in loving detail with what its creators say is the help of historical sources.
Norwegian playwright Jon Fosse wins Nobel literature prize
Sometimes compared to Samuel Beckett, another Nobel-winning playwright, Fosse's work is minimalistic, relying on simple language which delivers its message...Fosse's writing is defined more by form than content, where what is not said is often more revealing than what is.
Fosse's oeuvre, written in Nynorsk -- a written form of Norwegian used by 10 percent of the population -- spans a variety of genres.
Saudi Heritage Commission unearths neolithic human activity traces in Jabal Irf
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--The Heritage Commission and the German Max Planck Institute (MPI) of Geoanthropology in the Green Arabia Project revealed...The scientists, researchers and specialists from the kingdom, Australia, the UK, Italy and the US are studying archaeological materials from different sites
The laboratory analyses of radiocarbon (C14) indicate that the peak of human settlement at the site was during the sixth and early fifth millennium BC