Jill Biden writes children’s book about ‘First Feline’ Willow
Washington, United States - The Bidens' dogs grabbed headlines with their bad behavior, but "First Feline" Willow is getting a book...Arts & Culture
Beyonce album highlights the Black women changing country music
Nashville, United States - "Twenty-three in Music City / With dreams and high-heeled boots / Singin' for a crowd of blue...Arts & Culture
PSG allows Al Hilal to contact Mbappe over $333 million deal
Osaka, Japan - Paris Saint-Germain have given Saudi club Al Hilal permission to speak to Kylian Mbappe after tabling a world...The Riyadh-based club has made a formal offer by letter, a source told AFP, but such a transfer could only be made with the agreement of Mbappe.
Mbappe has one year left on his contract with PSG, who want him to leave now rather than for nothing next summer.
Arabian Nights in Malaysia: Middle Eastern cuisine and adventure await Arab tourists
Malaysia's Bukit Bintang district offers a delightful fusion of Middle Eastern cuisine and bustling tourist attractions to charm Arab travelers.Authentic Arab food, especially the Levantine variety, in Bukit Bintang is as easily available as in Doha or Kuwait
Presence of Yemeni-themed restaurants not only enhances the cuisine scene but pays homage to Malaysia's historical connections with Yemen
Iraq’s marshes along with a way of life are dying
Even at their center in Chibayish, only a few expanses of the ancient waterways - home to a Marsh Arab...Both the Mesopotamian marshes, and the culture of the Marsh Arabs or Ma'adan have UNESCO world heritage status.
The Ma'adan have hunted and fished in the marshes for 5,000 years, building houses from woven reeds on floating reed islands.
Louvre Abu Dhabi displays new collection of artworks from across the world
ABU DHABI, UAE – The Louvre Abu Dhabi has displayed new acquisitions including three artworks by Pablo Picasso alongside loans...The artworks complement the museum’s narrative and enrich its collection and serve as windows into different eras, civilisations and artistic movements.
Each item tells a unique story, shedding light on the richness of human creativity and the timelessness of artistic expression.
Youth hold the keys to a brighter future
Pinning high hopes on the capabilities and determination of young people to achieve a better future for humanity, Pisar emphasizes...Dr Leah Pisar, President of the Aladdin Project, believes youth can play a significant role in addressing global challenges
In a lecture at the Emerging Peacemakers Forum, she pins high hopes on young people's capabilities and determination
First Saudi at Paris Fashion Week underlines dramatic changes
Paris, France - Saudi Arabia is continuing its multi-billion-dollar entry into all aspects of global culture, hitting a new milestone on...Mohammed Ashi's haute couture show - his first as part of the official roster after years of dressing top celebrities - is "the peak of my career," he said at a cocktail soiree
Ashi forged his own path, having left the kingdom three decades ago, but his promotion to the top league is neatly timed as Riyadh announces its own fashion week in October
UAE to host two new international falconry events in Dec
Dubai, UAE - The International Federation for Falconry Sports and Racing (IFFSR) announced it will host the inaugural editions of...The first edition of the Cup, set to take place over a 400-metre distance, will feature the participation of members of the International Federation for Falconry Sports and Racing.
The inaugural edition of the International Forum for Falconry Sports and Racing will focus on reviewing practical, scientific and field experiences related to falcons and the sport
Hajj pilgrims continue rituals on third day of Eid Al-Adha in Mina
Mina, Saudi Arabia – Pilgrims were continuing with their religious rites on Friday, the third day of Eid Al-Adha, participating...Upon completion of the stoning of satan ritual, the faithful were moving towards the Grand Holy Mosque for the farewell circumambulation.
Bahrain’s Minister of Information, Ramzan bin Abdullah Al-Noaimi, has praised the successful execution of this year’s Hajj season.
Sports key pillar as UAE emerges as soft power center
Everyone in the sports delegations taking part in the future forums now has a greater obligation to spare no effort...UAE has evolved into a strategic and powerful center for soft power, says Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai
Sports play a pivotal role as one of the most significant pillars of this soft power, adds Sheikh Ahmed, who is also President of the UAE National Olympic Committee
‘God’s guests’: Saudis safeguard hajj hospitality tradition
Luxury accommodations and air-conditioned shopping malls have not replaced the deeply ingrained culture of hospitality in Islam's holiest city.Hospitality gains even more currency during hajj -- one of the five pillars of Islam that all Muslims with the means must undertake at least once in their lives.
A state-led initiative by the education ministry that has dispatched hundreds of Mecca's school children to help with hajj.