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
Restoration project for Jeddah district’s old buildings completed
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Ministry of Culture, represented by the Jeddah Historic District Program, has announced the completion of...Arts & Culture Culture & Society Geostrategy
Oman fines men for wearing wrong dishdasha
The hallmark of the Gulf sultanate, the long and elegant robes Dishdashas, have fallen prey to rising hemlines and elaborate...Omani ministry set dress code on dishdasha that it should be made mostly out of cotton with embroidery only on the collar, front slit and cuffs. The fabric must be a single color
Anybody caught violating the dress code will be fined 1,000 Omani rials ($2,600), or double that in the case of a second violation
GCC leaders witness KSA’s debut in Winter Olympics
Key regional leaders were present as Saudi Arabia on Friday made its first appearance at the Winter Olympics after alpine...Saudi Arabia makes its first appearance at the Winter Olympics after alpine skier Fayik Abdi qualified to compete in Beijing 2022
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed attended the event
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.
