Pekanbaru, Indonesia -- Armed with colourful oars, rowers pack into long boats in western Indonesia, paddling furiously in front of...
Tunis, Tunisia -- Tunisian mother Mouna Jebali had long used a flat iron to straighten her thick hair, but with...
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories - Four Roman tombs dating back 2,000 years have been discovered in the Gaza Strip, a Palestinian...The discovery marks the first complete Roman necropolis, or cemetery, fully unearthed in Gaza, archaeologist Fadel Al-Otol said
"Fragments of pottery and metal pieces used in funeral rituals" have been found in the resting places, added Otol
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Saudi cinemas began the screening of the horror and thriller movie Cello, with global participation of...Al Al-Sheikh, the writer of the movie, announced that the film achieved the largest opening in the history of Saudi cinema with total of 53,103 tickets sold.
He said that the movie's stars are Saudis, Gulf, Arabs and international actors, stressing that 60 percent of the cast are from the Kingdom.
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve in Saudi Arabia has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage...
Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve occupies an area of over 12,750 km2 and is the only major sand desert in tropical Asia.
It provides vital natural habitats for the survival of more than 120 indigenous plant species.
In a bid to diversify their economies, Middle Eastern nations are turning to the sports industry, marked by significant investments...In a bid to diversify their economies, Middle Eastern nations are turning to the sports industry, marked by significant investments in global tournaments and infrastructure
Danube Group Managing Director Adel Sajan highlights Dubai's innovative spirit and the role of entities like Danube Sports World in shaping the region's sports future
- Tunis, Tunisia -- UNESCO announced Monday it was adding the Tunisian resort island of Djerba to its list of World Heritage...
The United Nations cultural organization took the decision in Saudi Arabia, during its 45th world heritage committee meeting.
Djerba is considered to be the mythological island in Homer's "Odyssey" where Ulysses and his companions encounter the lotus eaters.
This would be for the first time that the painting has been exhibited outside of the United States in over...This would be for the first time that the painting has been exhibited outside of the United States in over 50 years.
The painting depicts Marie-Thérèse Walter, Picasso’s “golden muse” and the subject of many of his most iconic works.
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The UNESCO World Heritage Committee, during its 45th session held in Riyadh, unveiled fifteen new additions...
Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor, an integral part of the renowned Silk Roads connecting Central Asia's Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, now graces the list
Approximately 50 sites are queued for potential inclusion to the World Heritage List, segmented into 37 cultural, 12 natural, and two of mixed significance
The United Nations' cultural organization inscribed the "pre-historic site of Tell al-Sultan" located near the occupied West Bank city of...The site was inscribed following a three-year candidacy “during which no state party raised any objections”, a UNESCO official said.
Tell al-Sultan, which predates Egypt's pyramids, is an oval-shaped tell, or mound, located in the Jordan Valley.
Doha, Qatar - The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) revealed the lists of nine works that would be included in the...This includes published novels, unpublished novels, young adult unpublished novels and unpublished critical studies, with a total reaching 36 novels and critical studies.
The 9th edition of the Katara Prize for Arabic Novel saw 1,491 entries and the number of unpublished novels participating was about 833.
- London, United Kingdom - Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insists he is not worried about the potential for renewed Saudi Arabian interest...
Salah was reportedly the subject of a £150 million ($185 million) bid from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad before the Premier League transfer deadline.
Liverpool rejected the offer but Saudi Pro League director of football Michael Emenalo has claimed the door is not closed on a future move for Salah.
