Exhibition of art and poetry in Dubai celebrates women
Featuring the work of international women artists, "La Belleza" celebrates the deep connection between art and poetry.Arts & Culture
Tunisian Muslim community turns to AI to save heritage
Djerba, Tunisia - In an unassuming house on the Tunisian island of Djerba, Said al-Barouni embarked on a mission to safeguard...Arts & Culture
Gulf women empowerment bid inspires global change
TRENDS explores the efforts and achievements made across GCC in promoting women's empowerment, and the impact these initiatives have had...
Women play key role in nurturing families, society
“The Emirati woman, who is confident and capable, has demonstrated her worth and distinguished presence, serving as a role model...The International Women's Day celebrates the crucial role of women in society and their extraordinary contributions, says Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Women are making significant strides in advancing comprehensive development across all fields and leaving an indelible mark on their communities and countries, she adds
UAE shares view at first G20 Culture Working Group meeting
ABU DHABI, UAE - UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCY) participated in the First G20 Culture Working Group (CWG)...G20 members, invited countries and international organizations attended the meetings of the Culture Working Group.
The meeting discussed the challenges and opportunities in the cultural ecosystem on a global scale.
Dimpled sphinx statue unearthed in Egypt
The limestone artifact, believed to be a stylized representation of an ancient Roman emperor, was found inside a two-level tomb...Next to the "beautifully and accurately carved" sphinx, researchers had found "a Roman stele written in demotic and hieroglyphic" scripts.
The country has unveiled major archaeological discoveries in recent months, primarily in the Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo but also in Giza.
Sharjah Consultative Council approves heritage policy
SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) approved recommendations regarding the policy of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH),...The Sharjah Consultative Council said that a database of craftsmen should be prepared.
The SCC said craftsmen should be granted licenses to practice their crafts.
Bolder action, more effective partnerships to protect endangered animals and plants across the world
“And we need much bolder actions now to cut emissions, accelerate renewables, and build climate resilience,” he adds. “Throughout, we...Leaders across the United Nations system call for bolder action and more effective partnerships to protect endangered animals and plants
This year’s commemoration of the World Wildlife Day marks 50th anniversary of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
Iraqi cemetery echoes 1400 years of life and death
For Shiites, who make up the religious majority in Iraq, "being buried near Imam Ali is very important," said the...Some historians estimate that over six million souls rest at the cemetery, mostly Iraqi but also Iranian and Pakistani Shiites
Iraq in a submission to UNESCO estimated its area at 2,265 acres and called it "the oldest and biggest cemetery"
Regulate digital platforms to curb disinformation
“If the regulatory initiatives are developed in isolation, with each country working in their own corner, they are doomed to...There is an urgent need for common global guidelines to improve the reliability of information while protecting human rights, say experts
UNESCO urges the world to join its efforts to transform the internet into a tool which is truly at the service of the public
Lebanese hatmaker keeps ancient skill alive
Youssef Akiki believes he may be the last commercial maker of the sheep wool "labbadeh", a waterproof and warm cap...Those buying the caps are mainly tourists -- or Lebanese nostalgic for their childhood -- and they often buy them not to wear them but to display them at home.
Akiki believes the labbadeh design is rooted in the caps worn by the ancient Phoenicians, although their style was "more elongated".
Embrace indigenous languages, urges UN expert
“Language rights are also important human rights matters for both minorities and indigenous peoples. Special Rapporteurs have already been critical...States must be more inclusive in the treatment and use of minority and indigenous languages, says the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues, Fernand de Varennes
Languages are essential tools to communicate and share knowledge, memory, and history, but they are also key to full and equal participation, he adds
