Red Sea Fund opens applications for production cycle
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The prestigious Red Sea Fund has thrown open its doors to filmmakers across Arab and African...Arts & Culture
Emiratis battle to preserve dying art of embroidery
The art of hand-weaving braided shiny ribbons to adorn traditional clothing and bags is called Al Talli, and is on...Arts & Culture
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
Sweet smell of Ramadan in South Asia
The region is home to around a third of Islam's adherents. Festive Iftar meals traditionally bring families together and there...More subdued evening gatherings are underway in Afghanistan, where people are still reckoning with an acute humanitarian crisis.
The centuries-old Chawkbazar market in Bangladesh is a traditional center for evening meet-ups during Ramadan.
Players with disabilities score in the video game world
Hardware accessories are rare for players who have limited use of their hands.Mortal Kombat-maker NetherRealm Studios added audio to help blind gamers identify objects in the game
Visual or audio features added in the recent release of Last of Us Part II and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy help players with disabilities
Libyan artisans restore old Korans for Ramadan
Compared to the cost of a new Koran -- at more than $20 depending on the binding -- restoring costs...Compared to the cost of a new Koran -- at more than $20 depending on the binding -- restoring costs just a few dollars
For Muslims, Ramadan is a month of spirituality, where a daily dawn-to-dusk fast is accompanied with prayer and acts of charity
Riyadh Season 2021 ends, welcomes more than 15 million visitors
Middle East’s largest entertainment event, Riyadh Season 2021, which concluded on March 31, welcomed more than 15 million visitors, according...Organized by the Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, the first edition of the event was launched in 2019 and saw more than 10 million visitors.
Riyadh Season 2021 hosted eight international exhibitions on fashion, technology and communications, electronic games, perfumes, plastic arts, and crafts.
First World Cup in Middle East will be healthiest ever: FIFA President
Several measures will be implemented at this year’s FIFA World Cup Qatar in a bid to promote healthy lifestyles. Senior...World Health Organization, Qatar's health ministry and FIFA agree to implement several measures to promote healthy lifestyles at the mega event.
The three entities will leverage the global power of football to help people lead healthy lives, said WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
