Japan’s World Barber Classic tries to bring back business
Tokyo, Japan -- Hundreds of rowdy spectators, many heavily tattooed, roared Monday at a Tokyo arena usually reserved for boxing...Arts & Culture
Tourist coins pose giant problem at N. Ireland’s famous causeway site
Bushmills, United Kingdom -- Northern Ireland's Giant Causeway draws close to one million visitors a year but their habit of...Arts & Culture
Millions rely on humanitarian assistance for survival
“Human life in any circumstance is precious. It is God’s gift and therefore deserves to be nurtured and lived to...The Big Heart Foundation introduces the "Enlighten their Future" campaign to support underprivileged communities during Ramadan, says its director
The campaign seeks to unite the global community, private sector businesses, and government entities in providing crucial support for those in need
2,000 ancient sheep heads found in Egypt temple
Mummies of dogs, goats, cows, gazelles and mongooses were also exhumed by a team of US archaeologists from New York...Sameh Iskandar, head of the American mission, said the ram heads were "offerings" indicating "a cult to Ramses II celebrated 1,000 years after his death".
Mostafa Waziri, head of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, said the finds will help people know more about the temple of Ramses II.
Dubai World Cup: 129 horses compete for $30.5m prize money
Dubai, UAE -- The 27th Dubai World Cup, which begins on Saturday at the Meydan Racecourse, will see a total...The World Cup, which begins on Saturday at Meydan Racecourse, will see horses from 13 countries in the contest.
The Meydan Racecourse, in partnership with leading auction house Goffs, hosted the second Dubai Breeze-Up Sale on 21 March.
Oldest known Hebrew Bible displayed in Israel ahead of sale
Tel Aviv, Israel -- The oldest known near-complete Hebrew Bible was presented to the press on Wednesday in Tel Aviv, where...The Codex Sassoon is one of only two manuscripts containing all 24 books of the Hebrew Bible to have survived into the modern era and is estimated to be 1,100 years old.
Sotheby's pre-sale estimates put the manuscript's value at between $30 million and $50 million. It is more complete than the Aleppo Codex, dated to the same era.
Unique platforms raise Arab women’s voices
Empowering women through platforms that allow them to tell their stories and express their opinions is crucial in achieving gender...Platforms such as Womena help in empowering women in the Arab region by advancing their rights and taking initiatives for gender equality
It is crucial to recognize that women across the Arab world have the power to empower one another, says Womena founder Elissa Freiha
Libyans brace for low-caffeine Ramadan days
The love for espresso is the relic of the Italian colonial rule in Libya. Tripoli is dotted with cafes, all...Libyans have been drinking coffee since at least the 15th century, as beans from Yemen made their way along North African trade routes and into Europe.
But when Italy occupied Libya in 1911, the country's coffee culture adopted a new twist, with punchy espressos taking the place of cardamom-tinted Arabic coffee.
Search on for Jewish heritage in Morocco’s oases
Efforts to uncover Jewish historical treasures are one of the outcomes of warming ties since Morocco and Israel normalized relations...Dating back to antiquity, the Jewish community in Morocco reached its peak in the 15th century, following the brutal expulsion of Sephardic Jews from Spain.
By the early 20th century, there were about 250,000 Jews in Morocco, but after the creation of Israel and 1967 war, only 2000 remain now.
Equestrianism is an integral part of UAE’s heritage
She was speaking at the Dubai International Equestrian Conference, organized under the theme "A touch of loyalty and gratitude .....Horse racing is not just sports that is encouraged and celebrated, but an authentic component of the heritage of the UAE and the Arab region, says minister
This year's conference was being held under the theme "A touch of loyalty and gratitude .. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid: 50 years of giving to equestrianism"
Abu Dhabi to host world’s largest autonomous racing league from 2024
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The United Arab Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi, will host the world's largest autonomous racing league, with...The first autonomous car race will take place at Yas Marina Circuit in the last quarter of 2024 as the first in a series of autonomous vehicle races.
The league will feature the Dallara-built Super Formula cars, the usage of which has been enabled by Japan Racing Promotion (JRP).
Libya’s boxers recover from Kadhafi-era knockout
Boxing and other combat sports were banned by Moamer Kadhafi. Officially, authorities considered boxing too violent.After Kadhafi was ousted and killed in 2011, 63-year-old Omar Zlitni, a boxer reunited with former fighters and worked to revive boxing, re-establishing the national federation.
Since then, Libyan boxers have shone in various competitions, modelling themselves after Malik Zinad, a light heavyweight fighter who found success after leaving the country.
