Music beats the blues in Tunisian youth project
Local children and teenagers come together in the afternoon to compose and rehearse music for a creative break from their...Arts & Culture
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
The NFT artist who sold a trashcan image for $252,000
The image, by American artist Robness, called "64 gallon toter", depicts a large plastic trashcan with glitching effects, giving it...NFTs are unique pieces of computer code stored on a longer chain of code known as a blockchain, with a link to an artwork or other item.
There is a lot of money to be made in the NFT art world -- auctions and purchases from celebrities contributed to sales worth more than $40 billion last year.
NFT museum opens its doors in United States
The Seattle NFT Museum features original artworks along with explanations of the technology behind them.The Seattle NFT Museum features original artworks along with explanations of the technology behind them
"The point of a physical space is to make it easier for anyone to access," museum co-founder Peter Hamilton told AFP
Morocco closes ramshackle cinemas as pandemic hits hard
Only 27 theatres in Morocco remain open, relying heavily on state funding for renovations and digitizing films.Cinemas in Morocco struggle to emerge from the crisis despite $960,000 of funding for the Moroccan Centre for Cinematography
Enthusiasts called for better protection for theater buildings, architectural treasures that bear witness to the kingdom's past
‘Necessary evil’: Some artists say can’t quit Spotify
The opportunity for less well-known artists to reach a large audience and potentially get paid for streams of their music...The opportunity for less well-known artists to reach a large audience and potentially get paid for streams of their music means they feel obligated to stick with Spotify
"For me, Spotify is kind of a necessary evil," said Leo Sidran, musician and host of the podcast "The Third Story."
Why do Arabs pitch for European football clubs?
For several years, there has been a rush of investments from GCC countries into European sports. TRENDS explores the reasons...Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund recently bought Newcastle United for $418 million
Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Mansour had picked up Manchester City in 2008
Lebanon power cuts turn cafes into coworking spaces
For the patrons filling Beirut's cafes these days, the most important things are good lighting and stable wi-fi.The power cuts have left many already with no option but to plant themselves in cafes all day
The 23-hour power cuts and the falling quality of many internet connections have complicated matters
Music industry wakes up to mental health crisis
Several studies have lately highlighted that music professionals suffer psychological distress far above average rates.Several studies have lately highlighted that music professionals suffer psychological distress far above average rates
Stars like Stromae, Adele and Billie Eilish are credited with dismantling the taboos around discussing mental illness
‘Arabic’ coffee renamed ‘Saudi’ coffee in the kingdom
The renaming is seen as the assertion of a cultural element that expresses the Saudi identity and reflects the people's...The decision is part of the initiatives being taken under the "Year of Saudi Coffee" program.
The Ministry of Culture has already named 2022 as the “Year of Saudi Coffee” under the support of the Quality of Life Program.
In food world, debate rages about recipe plagiarism
There have been calls on some food blogs to end plagiarism, with explicit instructions on how to correctly credit the...There have been calls on some food blogs to end plagiarism, with explicit instructions on how to correctly credit the work of another chef
When chefs do look to the US courts for relief, the chances of getting recognition of their copyright or a monetary settlement are seen as remote
Spend a night under stars in these trendy Dubai destinations
Overnight camping is one of the popular activities people indulge in during winters in Dubai. The city has several unique...Glamping or glamorous camping at the Damani Lodges or Sedr Trailers are exquisite options for a mountain escape, with barbecues and starry skies.
Expo 2020 Lake is a must-visit destination for those looking for a camping adventure in the middle of the desert.
