Cannes film festival says to ‘honour’ slain Gaza photojournalist
Paris, France - The Cannes film festival said Wednesday that the screening of a documentary about Gaza photojournalist Fatima Hassouna...Arts & Culture
Anti-hero Star Wars series “Andor” heads towards its finale
Paris, France -- If "Andor" -- which returns from Tuesday for its second and final season -- has been received...Arts & Culture Business
Revenue from Saudi cinema may exceed $1bn by 2030
The revenue of Saudi cinemas increased by 9.47% to approximately US$240 million until December 25, 2022, compared to 2021's revenue...The revenue of Saudi cinemas increased by 9.47% to approximately US$240 million until December 25, 2022, compared to 2021's revenue of US$232 million, a latest report points out
Although the Saudi film industry is still in its infancy, the goal is to increase the number of local films shown in theaters to 70 per year by 2030
Justin Bieber sells music rights for $200 mn
Contemporary stars including Justin Timberlake and Shakira have sold large stakes in their work - both also struck deals with...Hipgnosis did not publicly disclose terms of the deal, but a source close to the matter told AFP it was worth around $200 million
The company said they acquired Bieber's interest in his publishing copyrights to his 290-song back catalog - all of his music released prior to December 31, 2021
Egypt archaeologists uncover 1800-year-old ‘complete’ Roman city
Cairo, Egypt---Egyptian archaeologists said Tuesday they had discovered an 1,800-year-old "complete residential city from the Roman-era" in the heart of...The city, dating to the second and third centuries, is the "oldest and most important city found on the eastern bank of Luxor," said an official.
Inside the workshops, researchers found a collection of pots, tools and "bronze and copper Roman coins."
Camel beauty contest season gets underway in Abu Dhabi
Al Dhafra, UAE--The 16th Al Dhafra Festival has kicked off as part of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s camel beauty...The festival aims to preserve and develop heritage activities, and enable camel owners to continue the tradition of breeding and caring for camels
The event will continue until February 2 at Madinat Zayed in Al Dhafra
Buzz Aldrin, second man on the Moon, marries on 93rd birthday
LOS ANGELES, US - Legendary Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the second person to set foot on the Moon, said he...Aldrin and Anca Faur, executive vice president of Buzz Aldrin Ventures, were wed in a private ceremony.
The US astronaut is the last surviving member of the Apollo 11 mission, during which he and Neil Armstrong become the first people to set foot on the Moon, on July 20, 1969.
16th Al Dhafra Festival to launch Sunday
AL DHAFRA, UAE - The competitions and concluding activities of the 16th Al Dhafra Festival will begin Sunday as part...The festival also enables camel owners to continue the tradition of breeding and caring for camels.
The festival will also highlight the role of the camel in the Emirati and GCC’s culture.
Saudi herders use ‘special language’ to train camel
The mode of communication, known as Alheda'a, was inscribed last month on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage.A skilled camel herder can use his voice alone to soothe an animal, make it kneel and even signal a change in direction as they trudge together through desert sands, said UNESCO.
Alheda'a can be deployed for a range of tasks: bringing together a scattered herd threatened by a coming sandstorm, for example, or soothing camels as they drink water.
Jeddah to showcase Uzbekistan’s ‘cultural heritage’ at Biennale
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia--Jeddah will host the first Islamic arts event from 23rd January to 23rd April 23, 2023, which will...It will be organized by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia
The Jeddah exhibition will feature 17 exhibits reflecting Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage
Saudi Red Sea Film Foundation invests in new Johnny Depp film
Paris, France--A Saudi film fund announced Thursday that it is investing in Johnny Depp's new movie, a French period drama...The Red Sea Film Foundation said in a statement that it was backing the new film, "Jeanne du Barry", directed by France's Maiwenn, who also stars in the title role.
The Saudi foundation, formed in 2019, has already funded some 170 African and Arab movies, it said, but this is its first foray into European cinema.
Women DJs electrify Egypt music scene
In Egypt, the music industry remains male-dominated, while the country's cultural establishment marginalizes and even bans electronic music artists.Female partygoers for years have complained about harassment on the dance floor, while many revelers find mainstream venues too pricey.
Now, a generation of young women DJs are forging their own path, seeking to create more inclusive spaces for performers and party-goers alike.
