Hollywood stars condemn Gaza ‘genocide’ on eve of Cannes Festival
Cannes, France - More than 350 figures from the cinema world including Hollywood stars Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon condemned...Arts & Culture
Cardinals elect a new pope to lead Catholic Church
Cardinals chose a new pope to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics on Thursday, sending up white smoke from the...Arts & Culture
Son set to light up Asian Cup as Qatar takes center stage again
The 24 teams spanning Australia to Palestine will battle for regional glory over the next four weeks, culminating in the...The 18th edition of the Asian Cup was supposed to have been held last summer in China but was moved to World Cup host Qatar because of China's Covid-19 rules
Qatar will mostly use stadiums that staged World Cup matches, a notable absentee being Stadium 974, the temporary arena made partly of shipping containers
Aramex partners with Bollywood film Dunki starring Shah Rukh Khan
DUBAI, UAE - Aramex, a global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, announced a collaboration with the movie, Dunki...The partnership marks Aramex as the official brand partner for the movie and is a showcase of the brand’s commitment to expanding its presence in India.
In a scene from the film, Shah Rukh Khan’s character receives a package from Aramex at a hotel, putting a spotlight on the brand’s global delivery services.
‘Promoting reading key to a knowledge-based society’
“By strengthening the habit of reading among people, we aim to contribute to comprehensive development and sustainable education, and to...'Reading in Public' initiative has been launched to encourage Arabic language reading in key Abu Dhabi locations.
The initiative includes free publications in hotels, cafes, hospitals, and more, under ALC's Kalima Reading Club.
Over 12m people visit Riyadh Season in 60 days
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Two months after their launch, on October 11, 2023, Riyadh Season events had already attracted 12...Riyadh Season attracts large number of visitors with different kinds of activities and experiences.
It is one of the major Saudi events that establishes new concepts in the world of entertainment.
Saudi football dominates Gulf sports scene this year
The Kingdom's football undergoes a historic transformation in 2023 with major investments and player signings, and Saudi Arabia wins the...The Kingdom's football undergoes a historic transformation in 2023 with major investments and player signings, and Saudi Arabia wins the bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
UAE-owned Manchester City wins the Champions League, while Qatar hosts major 2023 sports events, preparing for the 2024 Asian Football Cup, taking the Gulf sports to next level.
Libya’s theatre stages comeback after years of turmoil in divided nation
Hassituha (You Felt It), a mostly silent play from eastern Libya, symbolizes both the country's divisions between west and east,...More than 60 playwrights and performers took part in the festival, alongside dozens of directors and authors.
Taking to stages in the capital Tripoli and Misrata, about 190 kilometers (120 miles) to the east, performers came from 11 cities around Libya.
10m people attend Riyadh Season 2023 events in first 50 days, says report
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - According to the Riyadh Season, 10 million people took part in the activities organized in the...Riyadh Season 2023 started in late October, and since then, it has witnessed a large visitor turnout at all entertainment areas.
At the Season, visitors can enjoy concerts, exhibitions, festivals and other events in which celebrities and prominent brands participate.
Strategic investments accelerate KSA’s esports market
Vision 2030 is fueling Saudi Arabia's esports surge, with NEOM World Cup 2024 set to elevate its status as a...Vision 2030 is fueling Saudi Arabia's esports surge, with NEOM World Cup 2024 set to elevate its status as a global digital entertainment leader.
With initiatives to foster inclusivity and address infrastructural challenges, Saudi Arabia is poised to reshape the future of competitive gaming.
7,000 digital marriage contracts delivered in Abu Dhabi since Oct
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has introduced a new service that allows marriage contracts to be...This is the first service of its kind and it enables the marriage contract to be sent directly to the spouses during the contract session.
Customers can review the available times of the authorized officiants and receive the results of the suitors' medical examination automatically.
From the Ashes: Saudi film inspired by true events set to premiere on Netflix
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - "From the Ashes," a Saudi film inspired by true events, is poised to debut on Netflix...The film intricately unfolds within the confines of an all-girls' school, where a seemingly routine day takes a harrowing turn when a fire erupts in the school's basement
What ensues is a riveting portrayal of chaos, panic, but above all, the resilience and fortitude of those trapped within
