Palestinian prisoner in Israel wins top fiction prize
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Palestinian writer Basim Khandaqji, jailed 20 years ago in Israel, won a prestigious prize for...Arts & Culture
Saudi Film “Norah”, backed by Red Sea Fund, secures official selection at Cannes
Directed by Tawfik Alzaidi, this Saudi film earned its place in the 'Un Certain Regard' section of the prestigious festival,...Arts & Culture
Struggling Libyan potters showcase wares online
The Libyan city of Gharyan sculpted a reputation for ceramics generations ago, but fragile demand is forcing potters to seek...Potters in Gharyan looks to compete with products made in China, Turkey and Libya's neighbors
Gharyan's once-prosperous potteries struggles to keep pace with modernization
World clamors will air hit TV series starring Zelensky
The famous TV series shows Zelensky as a high school teacher propelled to the presidency after a student's video of...Broadcasters around the world have been seeking to show Zelensky's TV show 'Servant of the People' in act of solidarity with Ukrainians
The TV series was first aired in 2015, and its success propelled Volodymyr Zelensky to the presidency in real life
Iraq’s National Museum reopens after three-year closure
Iraq's National Museum reopened Monday to visitors after a three-year closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic and political unrest.Treasures dating back 2,500 years to the neo-Assyrian empire alongside 9th century Islamic antiquities went back on display, including two winged bulls from the Nimrud site
The Iraq Museum was closed three years ago "because of the demonstrations and for security reasons", said Laith Majid Hussein, the head of Iraq's antiquities authority
Heritage of Iraq’s last few Jews at risk
In Ottoman-ruled Baghdad, Jews made up 40 percent of city inhabitants. By the time of Israel's creation in 1948 they...Jewish roots in Iraq go back about 2,600 years, on the land where the patriarch Abraham was born and where they wrote the Babylonian Talmud.
A report published in 2020 listed Jewish heritage sites in Iraq and Syria, some dating back to the first millennium BC.
64-feet Saudi stamp sets Guinness World Record
The Disney stamp, which commemorated Donald Duck’s 85th anniversary, measured a little over 44 square feet.The design includes a winter wonderland scene, the Riyadh Season logo, a hot air balloon, a fountain, a racing car and fireworks.
The special stamp celebrates Riyadh Season, which was introduced in 2019 and has become one of the biggest events in the kingdom.
Single women in Tunisia demand reproductive rights
Under Tunisian law, single women can only freeze their eggs if they are facing medical treatment. The eggs are stored...But the Tunisian law precludes the possibility of single women freezing eggs to delay pregnancy for social or career reasons.
In Algeria, only married women have access to such services, while in Libya, doctors say fertility treatment does not exist at all.
Palestine ignored in US deal on stolen antiquities
Chemi Shiff, a researcher from Israel said former Israeli military chief has committed an "archaeological theft" of Bronze Age sarcophagi...Steinhardt's collection, which is worth of $70 million, includes multiple items stolen from the occupied West Bank
According to New York prosecutors, all 40 items taken illegally from Israel and Palestinian territories should be returned to Israel
Iraq says to host world cup qualifier as FIFA lifts ban
Iraq, which has qualified World Cup finals only once, in 1986, was working for months to welcome international matches and...Iraq can host matches either in Tehran's Al-Madina Stadium or at other stadiums in the country
FIFA has briefly lifted its prohibition in 2019 which was imposed for security reasons
Iraq unveils restoration at ancient city ravaged by IS
Three monumental sculptures in the ancient city of Hatra were restored after being vandalized by the Islamic State group during...A Roman-style sculpture of a life-size figure and a series of reliefs of faces on the side of the great temple were among the restored pieces shown off to journalists.
The restoration work at Hatra is being carried out by Iraqi experts in collaboration with Italy's International Association for Mediterranean and Oriental Studies.
Art Dubai 2022 embraces digital art, NFTs
Art Dubai 2022, the art fair's largest edition and one of the few major international art events to take place,...This year's event is unique as it will demonstrate that Dubai has become a big part of the discussion about modern art.
Dubai is a global crypto hub with a diverse group of collectors and entrepreneurs.
