MIA Art Collection boosts gender equality in art
The MIA Art Collection aims to bridge the gap between the art scene and the business sector, empowering women artists,...Arts & Culture
Technology transforms Ramadan traditions across GCC
During Ramadan, GCC residents are using digital tools that are enhancing the observance of this sacred month, offering new ways...Arts & Culture
Iran craftsmen make ‘world’s largest’ kilim
Produced by the weavers in southern Fars province, the rug measures an enormous 1,100 square feet. It was commissioned by...Kilims, which are flat and not knotted, have traditionally been woven by hand by nomads in Turkey, the Caucasus, Iran, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, for use in tents.
The export of Iran's world-renowned carpets raise between $400 million and $500 million a year.
Rich heritage buried under Gaza Strip
In January, workers at a construction site stumbled upon a Roman necropolis dating from about 2,000 years ago.After the last war between Israel and Hamas in May 2021 left a trail of damage in Gaza, Egypt began a reconstruction initiative worth $500 million.
Authorities periodically announce discoveries in the territory, but tourism at archaeological sites is limited.
Turkey’s banned musicians sing the blues in run-up to 2023 vote
Artists fear that the fun is being drained out of Turkey to flatter the conservative Islamic core of Erdogan's eroding...Artists fear that the fun is being drained out of Turkey to flatter the conservative Islamic core of Erdogan's eroding support
The conservatives' resurgent cultural influence under Erdogan is most vividly visible on the Turkish music scene
Dubai eateries earn Middle East’s first Michelin stars
Created in 1900 by the brothers Andre and Edouard Michelin of the tyre company Michelin for motorists, the guide has...Two restaurants were given two-star ratings, another nine gained one star and 14 received the Bib Gourmand for value-for-money gourmet fare.
Sixty-nine restaurants serving 21 types of cuisine were listed, including Italian, Japanese, Arabic, French and Indian.
Scientific session organized by Islamic Forum begins in Sharjah
The twenty-second scientific session organized by the Islamic Forum kicked off at Al Maghfirah Mosque, Sharjah. Dubbed "The Migration Route",...Dubbed "The Migration Route", the session is running between 18th and 30th June.
More than 600 participants from inside and outside the country joined the program.
Sharjah, Hungary discuss cooperation in cultural field
A high-level Sharjah's Department of Government Relations delegation was in Hungary to discuss mutual investment opportunities and outline ways to...Chairman of Sharjah's Department of Government Relations expresses his admiration for the Liget Budapest project
The project aims to renew Budapest’s most iconic public park while fully respecting its 200-year-old heritage
Israeli maestro woos fans in off-limits Iran
Eliyahu's ethereal music, partly inspired by his Jewish roots from the Dagestan region of the Caucasus, is gaining recognition in...Eliyahu's ethereal music, partly inspired by his Jewish roots from the Dagestan region of the Caucasus, is gaining recognition in Israel
Despite the bitter hostility between the Israeli government and Tehran, he also has a growing following among Iranians
Saudi youth excel in event management in Jeddah Season
Saudi youth make their mark in event management during Jeddah Season where they comprise over 80 percent of the workforce...Saudi youth are over 80 percent of the workforce in event management in Jeddah Season
Saudi youth demonstrate their ability and success to manage and organize events
A ballet with machines: Is Artificial Intelligence the future of art?
To many they are art's next big thing -- digital images of jellyfish pulsing and blurring in a dark pink...The field has begun to attract huge interest among art collectors -- and even bigger price tags at auction.
Artists in Germany and the United States blazed a trail in computer-generated art during the 1960s.
‘Stan Lee Super Con’ exhibition begins in Jeddah, woos fans of superheroes
The activities of the 'Stan Lee Super Con 2022' exhibition begins in Jeddah Superdome in the presence of a number...'Stan Lee Super Con 2022' exhibition kicks off in Jeddah Superdome in the presence of a number of Hollywood stars
There was a large turnout on the first day from fans of international comic characters and visitors
