Riyadh set to debut historic Saudi opera ‘Zarqa Al-Yamama’ on April 25
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The capital city of Riyadh is abuzz with excitement as preparations are underway for the premiere...Arts & Culture
UAE becomes global hub for international education
International education is evolving in the Gulf region amid unique challenges and strengths, Rania Hussein, Deputy Head at the Swiss...Arts & Culture
Churchgoers celebrate Tunisia’s Sicilian past
The Madonna of Trapani procession started after Tunisia's Muslim ruler Ahmed Bey -- whose mother was a Sardinian Christian --...It was Sicilian fishermen from La Goulette, a port district on the edge of Tunis, who started the annual procession from the church to the sea to mark the Feast of the Assumption.
The Catholic Archbishop of Tunis, Ilario Antoniazzi, said such a procession would be "impossible" in other parts of the Maghreb region.
Christie’s to auction Paul Allen’s $1bn art collection
The November sale of more than 150 pieces spanning 500 years of art will be "the largest and most exceptional...Christie's said all proceeds will go to charitable causes, as per the wishes of Allen, who was an avid art collector, innovator and philanthropist.
The auction record for a private collection was set this spring by the US couple Harry and Linda Macklowe, with $922 million fetched in auctions conducted by Sotheby's.
Iconic Algeria record store’s fortunes revived by DJ Snake
This week, the label's miniature headquarters at a long-shuttered record store in the eastern city of Oran will receive another...This week, the label's miniature headquarters at a long-shuttered record store in the eastern city of Oran will receive another prominent guest: French President Emmanuel Macron
Owner Boualem Benhaoua, 68, said he has "so many memories in the music, so many memories with Rai singers, they all came through here."
Art lovers flock to Iran museum displaying Western artists’ works
The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art was inaugurated in 1977 during the reign of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was...The museum's collection is reputed to be the greatest line-up of modern masterpieces outside Europe and the United States
The current show, which runs until mid-September, includes a collage by Italian artist Michelangelo Pistoletto titled "Green Curtains"
Ancient vessels smashed in Beirut blast to go on display in UK
The vessels, from the Roman, Byzantine and Islamic periods, were reconstructed at the world-famous museum's conservation laboratories, and will be...The case fell over when the shockwave of the port blast, which occurred three kilometers away, hit the building, smashing the glass objects inside
The collaborative project between the British Museum and the AUB's Archaeological Museum began in 2021, following an offer of help from the London institution
Most Arab clubs play hard to score financial surplus
Only five football clubs in the region — Al-Fateh, Al-Hilal and Al-Faisali of Saudi Arabia, as well as Morocco's Al-Wydad...Only five football clubs in the region — Al-Fateh, Al-Hilal, and Al-Faisali of Saudi Arabia, as well as Morocco's Al-Wydad and Nahdet Berkane —have reported budgetary excess
Almost all other remaining Arab clubs -- including Al-Nasr, Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahly -- have posted deficits, according to the latest report 'The Financial East of Arab Clubs'
Funding crunch cripples Lebanon film industry
Before the Covid-19 pandemic and the country's worst-ever economic crisis, 20 to 30 films were produced in Lebanon. Today, it...Film producer Myriam Sassine told Kuwaiti News Agency (KUNA) that in 2000 only a couple of feature-length films were produced annually in the country.
With EU’s help, a one-time $76,000 fund has been set up to support production of films in the country. Its efforts are likely to bear fruit in November.
Dubai Opera all set to celebrate its sixth anniversary
Dubai Opera, a destination for performing arts in Dubai, will celebrate its sixth anniversary on 31st August 2022.Resembling a traditional sailing vessel--Dhow--Dubai Opera has so far welcomed one million visitors since it was opened on 31st August 2016.
Emaar Properties developed the 2000 seat arts center to host multiple performances and events including theatre, opera, ballet, and concerts,
Salt of the earth: Israeli artist’s Dead Sea sculptures
Landau works by suspending the objects in the salt lake from frames and later, she carefully liberates the brittle artefacts...Landau works by suspending the objects in the salt lake from frames and later, she carefully liberates the brittle artefacts with the help of several assistants
Dozens of Landau's Dead Sea sculptures, as well as old and new video art installations, will be on display at the Israel Museum in October
Qatar World Cup to start a day early to allow host play opening game
The opening match is scheduled to be held at the 60,000-capacity Al Bayt stadium, one of seven new venues purpose-built...Qatar will now play Ecuador on November 20, 24 hours earlier than planned, in a move that FIFA's ruling council was expected to confirm soon.
Companies with major deals linked to the World Cup expressed confidence that the unusual schedule change could be handled smoothly.
