Stolen Van Gogh returned in IKEA bag displayed again
Rotterdam, Netherlands -- A precious Vincent van Gogh painting stolen and then handed to a Dutch art sleuth in an IKEA...Arts & Culture
Djokovic and Nadal to play 6 Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will headline a new exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia, organizers said. The...Arts & Culture Culture & Society
Women’s camel beauty contest makes debut in Saudi
The event, part of the prestigious King Abdelaziz Festival, was previously a men-only affair. The top five in the women's...The camels' beauty is judged on several criteria, but the shape and size of the lips, neck and hump are the main attributes.
The 40-day festival, which kicked off last month, is an annual Bedouin event that lures breeders from across the Gulf with total prize money of up to $66 million.
Saudi Arabia unveils largest Motor festival in Middle East
The management of Autoville has officially started selling tickets for the events of this International festival through its official website.The Autoville festival will cover an area of 1.7 million square meters as the audience will watch the stars of art and display cars from all over the world
The festival will also showcase the latest developments in mobility, and a number of concerts by a group of Arab and international artists
UAE launches Great Arab Minds initiative to identify, support talent
The Prime Minister of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the Great Arab Minds initiative on 4th January,...The initiative is backed by an AED100 million fund which will support local and global partnerships in fostering research, development and innovation.
The five-year initiative will oversee working with regional and global partners, and focus on fields including physics and mathematics, and software.
Emma Watson shows solidarity with the Palestinians
The 31-year-old Harry Potter star took to Instagram, and posted a photo from a solidarity protest with Palestine on May...The 31-year-old Harry Potter star took to Instagram, and posted a photo from a solidarity protest with Palestine on May 12, 2021, that said "solidarity is a verb.”
“Solidarity does not assume that our struggles are the same struggles, or that our pain is the same pain, or that our hope is for the same future,” the actress said
UAE, Vietnam sign agreement for cooperation in arts, culture
The two countries will seek to protect intellectual property rights, and also agreed to host cultural events, facilitate public participation...The MoU would also foster cooperation between libraries and participation in cultural and artistic activities and events in the two countries
The UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth signed the MoU with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Morocco looks to win Africa Cup of Nations title
Morocco head to Cameroon hoping to end a 46-year wait for a second Africa Cup of Nations title.Morocco along with Ghana has not lifted the Cup of Nations trophy for a long time
Ghana is likely to finish runners-up to Morocco at worst and could prove awkward knockout opponents
Qatar’s Nasser al-Attiyah wins first Dakar special
The 51-year-old, looking to win the race for the fourth time, finished the stage 12 minutes and seven seconds quicker...The 333-kilometer loop around northern Saudi Arabia saw several competitors suffer navigational difficulties, resulting in large time gaps.
Record 14-time Dakar winner Stephane Peterhansel, nicknamed "Monsieur Dakar", lost a lot of time after losing a wheel of his Audi.
Iraqi women raise voice against domestic violence
The marriage of minors is rising in Iraq, with a government survey reports that for females under 18 it jumped...Women's rights groups seeks government endorsement of a draft law on domestic abuse
In cases of domestic abuse, judges often push for 'reconciliation' in Iraq
Ras Al Khaimah New Year’s celebrations create 2 Guinness World Records
The records were for the Highest Altitude Multirotor/Drone Fireworks Display and the Most Remote Operated Multirotors/Drones Launching Fireworks Simultaneously.RAKNYE 2020 fireworks display was conducted in a six-act sequence starting just before midnight as it welcomed the New Year with a spectacular tower of lights
The fireworks arose from the Arabian Gulf and displayed unique drone performances with over 15,000 effects, spanning an area of around 3 miles, continuing for 12 mins
Dubai Racing Club to celebrate #DubaiDestinations initiative on 1 Jan
The Dubai Racing Club announced that its seventh race meeting at the Meydan Racecourse on 1 January 2022 will be...Each of the day’s seven races will be named after one of Dubai's iconic destinations, beginning with the ‘Etihad Museum’ maiden race.
The Meydan Racecourse attracts thousands of visitors every year from all over the world to follow its events and races, the statement said.