As belly dancing gains popularity internationally, young Egyptian performers are working to restore its reputation at home, pushing back against...
- Miami, United States -- The main appeal of the Club World Cup so far has been the chance to see...
Fireworks, cultural performances add to the grand opening ceremony attended by regional leaders, heads of delegations and sports panels and...Fireworks, cultural performances added to the grand opening ceremony attended by regional leaders, heads of delegations and sports committees and federations, dipomats and fans
Qatar becomes the first home team to lose its opening World Cup match as Ecuador cruises to a 2-0 victory over the host
Qatar's Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thami was present in the impressive Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, 50 kilometers (31...The list of foreign dignitaries included Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. FIFA president Gianni Infantino sat next to the Saudi leader.
World Cup organisers hope the start of the football will quell the controversies that have overshadowed preparations for the tournament ever since Qatar was named as host nation.
The new museum, set to open in 2026, will follow the history of London from its earliest days through Roman...The 20,000 skeletal remains of historic Londoners will also need to be transported with care
The new location of Museum of London at Smithfield Market is in the heart of a new cultural centre and is expected to double or maybe triple the visitor figures
Regarding the rights of workers, it is unfair that the world does not see the great progress and clear development...The International Federation and Qatar want to present an exceptional tournament, which will make the world feel proud of football, says FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Regarding the rights of workers, it is unfair that the world does not see the great progress and clear development that the State of Qatar has achieved in this field, he adds
Few countries could have afforded the $200 billion-plus bill that the tiny but super-wealthy emirate has paid for its spectacular...The World Cup has become such an expensive and controversial behemoth that FIFA may struggle to find a single country ready to shoulder the task of hosting.
The tournament is expanding to 48 teams when the circus moves to the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026.
The last time a piece of art from Warhol's "Death and Disaster" series was sold in 2013, it set a...In May, Warhol's 1964 portrait of Marilyn Monroe, "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn," was auctioned for $195 million, becoming the most expensive 20th-century work ever sold at auction.
The piece of art sold Wednesday came from a private collection and Sotheby's gave no information on the buyer.
Falconry was added to the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage in 2010, in countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and...Sever "Little Falconers" have gathered in a tent ahead of the football World Cup in Qatar, in a bid to introduce visitors to a practice inherited from their forefathers.
The "Promising Falconers" contest for 11-15 year olds sees each falconer choose the perfect moment to release their bird in order to snatch their prey.
Amman, Jordan— Intended to open up a space for intercultural cooperation, the 34th edition of the European Film Festival (EUFF)...Hadjitheodosiou said cultural diversity is an integral part of the values of the European Union
She lauded Jordan's role in promoting cultural appreciation and understanding, protecting diversity and cultural heritage
- Here are some of the cultural conventions football fans should know when visiting the emirate, which, like other Arab nations,...
In public places, it is customary to stand up when greeting others, particularly the elderly, as a sign of respect.
Guests must always drink with their right hand. The coffee keeps coming until you wave your cup to signal you have had your fill.
At the launch in 2013, organizers of the Al-Hamada rally had envisioned an annual event, yet this year's episode is...The contest sends a message that the country can pull off "a great sporting event, far from the politics and divisions" that perennially buffet it, organizer Khaled Drera said.
The rally's name stems from the vast territory at the heart of Libya's portion of the Sahara, a stretch of tranquillity in a nation repeatedly engulfed by chaos.
