Women key focus of Dubai’s MIA ART Collection gala
The annual MIA Gala and Awards Ceremony, held on International Women's Day, celebrates and recognizes the contributions of women artists.Arts & Culture
Riyadh set to debut historic Saudi opera ‘Zarqa Al-Yamama’ on April 25
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The capital city of Riyadh is abuzz with excitement as preparations are underway for the premiere...Arts & Culture
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.
Winners of King Faisal International Prize felicitated in Riyadh
The winners of King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) for the years 2020 and 2021 were honored at Prince Sultan Grand...The Service to Islam prize for the year 2021 was awarded to Founder and Chairman of SAKHR Software Company, Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al-Sharekh.
Mohammed Hashim Ghosheh was awarded the Islamic Studies prize for his topic called the Islamic Heritage of AlQuds in year 2020.
Turkish crisis turns books into vanishing luxuries
The Turkish book industry pinpoints one of the flaws in the economic experiment Erdogan has unleashed on his nation of...The Turkish book industry pinpoints one of the flaws in the economic experiment Erdogan has unleashed on his nation of 84 million people in the past few months
Turkish Publishers Association president Kenan Kocaturk said the coronavirus pandemic has contributed to book industry's problems by raising the price of unbleached pulp
‘Robot chef’ makes steaks at Israel restaurant
The "robot chef", which is the size of a large oven, can make three different steaks simultaneously -- though a...It mixes ingredients including beans, potatoes and chickpeas to create a texture that resembles that of real meat, says CEO of an Israeli startup.
Around five percent of Israelis say they are vegan and the market for meat alternatives is on the rise.
UAE issues first civil marriage license for non-Muslim couple
The UAE issued its first civil marriage license for a non-Muslim couple, state media reported Monday, as the Gulf country...A Canadian couple was the first to marry under a new law on the personal status of non-Muslims in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi.
Late last year, the UAE revamped an array of laws in a social liberalization drive designed to burnish its progressive brand.
