Arab women: Pioneers in arts, sports, and culture
Outstanding Arab women leave a lasting impact in their respective fields, inspire countless individuals, and shape the future of the...Arts & Culture
Young Iraqis seek desert retreats for a change from the hustle of big cities
SAMAWAH, IRAQ – Far from the hustle and bustle of major cities, young Iraqis are increasingly taking advantage of a renewed...Arts & Culture Culture & Society Tourism
In a ‘dangerous’ land: tourists trickle back to Iraq
Retirees and YouTubers, on package tours or lugging backpacks, are braving Iraq's still basic tourist infrastructure to visit ancient sites...Western governments still issue travel warnings for tourists heading to Iraq, highlighting the risks from kidnappings and bombings
Around 107,000 tourists visited Iraq in 2021, which is three times more than the number in 2020
Wadi Wurayah National Park nominated as UNESCO Heritage Site
The UAE’s first mountain nature reserve, Fujairah’s Wadi Wurayah National Park, WWNP, has been put on the UAE’s tentative list...Wadi Wurayah National Park is UAE's first mountain nature reserve.
The nomination has been submitted to UNESCO’S World Heritage Centre for assessment on the basis of the Outstanding Universal Value of Wadi Wurayah’s natural heritage.
Hollywood grapples with Ukraine ahead of Oscars
Hollywood A-listers are rarely shy about making political statements at the Academy Awards -- despite accusations of hypocrisy.Hollywood A-listers are rarely shy about making political statements at the Academy Awards -- despite accusations of hypocrisy
One example of Hollywood stars using their platform effectively is a GoFundMe site launched by Mila Kunis who was born in Ukraine
How black-and-white became Hollywood’s favorite new color
"Color allows you brilliantly to describe people, but black-and-white allows you to feel people," Branagh said of his deeply personal...Joel Coen's Shakespeare are among a batch of recent movies shot entirely without color
"The Artist" a silent movie, which was shot in black-and-white won the Oscars in 2012
April 2 will be first day of Ramadan: International Astronomical Center
It will be possible to see the crescent with a telescope, but not the naked eye, from parts of the...Seeing the crescent on Friday, April 1, is not possible with the naked eye from anywhere in the Islamic world
It can be viewed only through a telescope, but with great difficulty, from parts of Africa and the Americas
Marilyn Monroe portrait may fetch $200m at auction
Christie's said it expects Andy Warhol's 1964 "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" to become the most expensive 20th century artwork when...Christie's described the 40 inch (100 centimeter) by 40 inch portrait as "one of the rarest and most transcendent images in existence."
Warhol began creating silkscreens of Monroe following the actress's death from a drug overdose aged just 36 in August 1962.
Iran’s Khamenei hopes for economic upturn in Persian New Year speech
Khamenei said the toughest problems encountered last year were due to "rising prices and inflation".Khamenei said the toughest problems encountered last year were due to "rising prices and inflation."
Iran's economy has suffered under stringent sanctions that were reimposed by the US in 2018
Five ancient tombs discovered in Egypt’s Saqqara
In January 2021, Egypt unveiled ancient treasures found at Saqqara, including more than 50 wooden sarcophagi dating back to the...Saqqara is a vast necropolis of the ancient Egyptian capital Memphis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to more than a dozen pyramids and animal burial sites.
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said one of the tombs belonged to a top official named Iry. A limestone sarcophagus and colorful decorations were found in the tomb.
Gulf region’s biggest wellness festival begins in Saudi Arabia
The AlUla Festival for Recreation and Relaxation, which is considered the largest festival of relaxation and wellness in the Gulf...The 10-day event began with the opening of “Five Senses Sanctuary” designed among the rocks of the ancient mountains of the Kingdom of Dadan.
The launch included the presence of the spokeswoman for women's rights, Manal Rostom, who shared her experiences with the audience.
Turkey’s Jews see glimpse of past in Netflix series
A groundbreaking Netflix series set among Turkey's Jews has been an unexpected hit there, challenging taboos and enthralling audiences with...The global success of Turkish television series -- often with government-pleasing narratives -- has made the country a small-screen superpower
While minorities once flourished in the cosmopolitan capital of the Ottoman Empire, they suffered persecution as it fell and discrimination ever since
