Saudi film industry gets boost with $100m investment fund
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -The Middle East Financial Investment Company (MEFIC Capital) has unveiled the establishment of the Saudi Film Fund,...Arts & Culture
‘Oppenheimer’ dominates BAFTAs in major Oscars boost
London, United Kingdom - "Oppenheimer", Christopher Nolan's epic movie about the creation of the atomic bomb, swept the board at Sunday's...Arts & Culture
More than half of Abu Dhabi population reads regularly: Poll
The number of people in Abu Dhabi who have developed a habit of reading regularly has increased from 38 percent...The poll said 79 percent of population prefers reading online, while 92 percent think that Abu Dhabi government entities have done their part in fostering the reading culture.
According to the poll results, 61 percent of the respondents who do not read regularly said they do not have enough time to develop a reading habit.
Where Paris hides some of its best art
The Paris contemporary art scene has partly got its mojo back thanks to a slew of new museums, including the...France sells more art than any country apart from the United States -- 91,692 works last year, according to Artprice, an analysis firm.
It still turns over less cash than China and Britain, though it is closing the gap with its northern neighbor and surpassed $1 billion in auction sales for the first time in 2021.
Syria’s Ramadan drummers defiant as tradition wanes
Around one hour before the call to prayer rings out at dawn, Ramadan drummers, known as Musaharati, walk through narrow...Around one hour before the call to prayer rings out at dawn, Ramadan drummers, known as Musaharati, walk through narrow streets to wake the faithful
Although they do receive gifts, the Musaharati don't usually expect financial rewards. They sometimes carry bags or straw baskets to store food and other gifts
Eid Al Fitr likely to begin on May 2: Emirates Astronomical Society
The UAE moon-sighting committee is expected to convene to confirm the official starting date for Eid.The International Astronomical Center, which had announced the beginning of Ramadan, is yet to weigh in on the situation
The IAC had announced, on March 21, that the first day of the holy month would fall on April 2 in most Muslim countries
What determines duration of a Ramadan fast?
The fasting hours are actually determined by geography and vary from one country to another. Â People in the relatively cooler...Hundreds of millions of Muslims across the world abstain from eating and drinking from early dawn to dusk. They also shun sex with their spouses during the fasting hours.
Some places, like areas near the Arctic where sun appears never to set during certain months, pose a dilemma for the faithful.
Lebanon, France ink pact to preserve media archives
The Lebanese Minister of Information hailed the launch of the public media archives’ digitization project.The Lebanese Minister of Information hailed the launch of the public media archives’ digitization project
The French Ambassador said this project is a glimpse of hope in light of the stifling crisis that is afflicting Lebanon
The metaverse threat: ‘TV will die with its audience’
On the horizon is the so-called "metaverse" -- a loose term covering the growing eco-system of interactive online worlds, games...On the horizon is the so-called "metaverse" -- a loose term covering the growing eco-system of interactive online worlds, games and 3D meeting places
While older consumers are still wedded to traditional TV, viewership among under-35s has halved in a decade, according to Statista
Noted Iran director accused of plagiarism
Asghar Farhadi's former student Azadeh Masihzadeh claims that his film A Hero is based on her documentary All Winners All...The film in question, called A Hero, was the winner of the Grand Prix in last year's prestigious Cannes Film Festival
It tells the story of an Iranian inmate who gains fame after finding a purse of gold coins and tracking down its owner
Unhappy spouses celebrate as England adopts ‘no-fault divorce’
The change brings England and Wales into line with Scotland, which has its own legal system, and with other countries...The change brings England and Wales into line with Scotland, which has its own legal system, and with other countries including the United States, Australia and Germany
While experts expect a rush of divorces by couples who were waiting for the legal reform, they predict it could also ironically increase rates of marriage
Meta celebrates the spirit of Ramadan through #MonthofGood campaign
Throughout #MonthofGood, Meta will be sharing the stories of Muslim communities making positive impact.Throughout #MonthofGood, Meta will be sharing the stories of Muslim communities making positive impact
The company is also introducing new Ramadan AR effects and weaving Muslim culture into the foundation for the metaverse