Five charged over ketamine death of ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry
Los Angeles, United States - Five people who allegedly supplied ketamine to "Friends" star Matthew Perry in a bid to exploit...Arts & Culture
Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured at Locarno Film Festival
Held on the shores of Lake Maggiore, in the Italian-speaking Ticino region of southern Switzerland, films are screened in Locarno's...Arts & Culture
UAE’s Olympic tapestry woven by pillars of progress
"It' time to promote the Olympic Movement's core values in close collaboration with national sports organizations and key authorities. The...Sheikh Ahmed commends the efforts of past Presidents of the National Olympic Committee
New NOC Board members have been elected and tasked with raising UAE's sporting standards
Space Economy: Saudi Arabia targets stars and beyond
From the establishment of the Saudi Space Authority to Serco Middle East's new space division in Riyadh, the Kingdom is...From the establishment of the Saudi Space Authority to Serco Middle East's new space division in Riyadh, the Kingdom is making significant strides in the space sector
With challenges ahead, the nation's goal is to localize knowledge, foster capabilities, and create a sustainable space ecosystem to secure key position in space economy
Cinematic revolution helps KSA realize cultural dreams
Saudi Arabia, shedding its conservative past, has ushered in a vibrant art and cinema era, with its box office revenue...Saudi Arabia, shedding its conservative past, has ushered in a vibrant art and cinema era, with its box office revenue soaring to $250 million in 2022
"Movie Cinema" plans a $160m cinematic content investment over five years, symbolizing Saudi Arabia's evolving identity and cinematic aspirations
Most expensive American falcon sold for $146,000 at Saudi auction
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- An American pure ultra-white falcon cherrug sold for SAR550,00 ($146,000) at the third edition of the...The most expensive falcon, known locally as a Hur, belongs to the American MGE farm. It measures 18 inches in length and 18.5 inches in width and weighs 1.4kg.
The bidding for the falcon started at SAR200,000 before being sold for SAR550,000 ($146,000).
Saudi MMA players out to ‘prove themselves’
Mixed Martial Arts became popular in the kingdom since 2014, when it hosted the regional Desert Force competition.The sport's popularity has since soared with the rise of fighters from across the Middle East and the establishment of a national MMA foundation to develop Saudi talent.
Abdullah al-Qahtani and his Jeddah-based compatriot Mostafa Rashed Neda are set to compete in separate bouts in New York.
‘Humanitarian workers play key role in restoring hope’
"Humanitarian work knows no geographical or political boundaries; it does not recognize distinctions between cultures, nationalities, religions, and sects; and...Humanitarian workers, driven by their passion and dedication, work tirelessly to alleviate suffering, provide basic services, and restore hope to communities and individuals
Humanitarian work transcends cultural, national, and religious borders and unites individuals in their noble quest to serve humanity, says Sheikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al-Thani
Saudi Arabia’s football rise ‘long-term project’, says top official
The Saudi Pro League has a years-long commitment from the kingdom's rulers in its goal to become one of the...The Saudi league's rapid expansion has drawn comparisons with the Chinese Super League, which sucked in players for exorbitant sums until clubs hit financial problems.
The no-expense-spared revamp is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's ambitious Vision 2030 project, which aims to reshape the economy of the world's top oil exporter.
25 teams attending Afro-Arab Esports League 2023 in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Afro-Arab Esports League, which opened Saturday in Saudi Arabia, will see participation from over 25...These teams will compete for three days in a variety of tournaments tailored for both men and women, covering popular games such as eFootball and Valorant.
Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan said the arrangement of the Afro-Arab Esports League demonstrated of the sector's importance in both the Arab and African realms.
UAE beat New Zealand to win second T20 match
Asif Khan finished off the job with an unbeaten 48 as he smacked New Zealand skipper Tim Southee for three...Set 143 to win after again choosing to bowl first, the UAE lost opener Aryansh Sharma without scoring before Waseem and Vriitya Aravind (25) steadied the innings
Captain Muhammad Waseem struck four fours and three sixes in his 29-ball knock, which ended when he skied left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner to extra cover
Barbie film draws crowds in Saudi Arabia, generates buzz
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - After being banned in several Arab countries, blockbuster film Barbie in Saudi Arabia is drawing huge...The unexpected success of the film Barbie in Saudi Arabia has become a symbol of the dramatic societal changes taking place in the conservative kingdom
Just a mere eight years ago, the country had no movie theaters and was known for strict enforcement of gender-based segregation and dress codes
