WEF24: Virunga battles deforestation, habitat loss
Climate finance plays a critical role in protecting Virunga National Park through innovative solutions like hydroelectric energy, director Emmanuel de...Arts & Culture
Saudi Arabia’s Madinah, KAEC, Al-Ahsa join UNESCO global network of learning cities
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has announced that the cities of Madinah, King...Arts & Culture Geostrategy Global
Palestine football team eyes Amputee World Cup
The team is training at the Palestine Stadium in Gaza City under the supervision of the International Committee of the...The players in the team are training for qualifying matches to be held in March 2022 in Iran
If the team succeeds, it will go on to the Amputee Football World Cup, slated to be held in Turkey in late 2022
Instagram launches first-of-its-kind filter for UAE Golden Jubilee
The UAE is reportedly the first country to have such filter on the social networking site.Instagram developed the filter to be used for UAE passport and Expo passport holders
It is said to have been developed in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC)
Tunisia women mix beats and break taboos
Fouchika Junior, one of Tunisia's rare female DJs is helping other women break into a male-dominated world.Fouchika Junior, one of Tunisia's rare female DJs is helping other women break into a male-dominated world
Since taking a three-day DJing course five years ago, she has mastered the decks and now plays various styles of house music in clubs across Tunis
Jeddah edition of BIENALSUR begins at historic Qasr Khuzam museum
Following the success of the Riyadh edition, the Jeddah edition of BIENALSUR 2021, the International Biennial of Contemporary Art of...Qasr Khuzam served as the first residence in Jeddah for King Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder of Saudi Arabia.
A total of 20 artists from 11 countries will participate in the Jeddah edition.
Riyadh to host Middle East’s biggest musical event from Dec 16-19
Riyadh is scheduled to host Soundstorm Festival, the biggest musical event in the Middle East, between December 16 and 19....Noted international singers and musicians are expected to perform during the event at the Soundstorm Theater.
Soundstorm Festival is among the top events on the calendar of events and seasons launched by the Visit Saudi Platform.
Vintage cars show racy past of Iran’s toppled royalty
After half a century hidden away, the royal racers are back on show, with the Iran Historical Car Museum drawing...After half a century hidden away, the royal racers are back on show, with the Iran Historical Car Museum drawing in thousands since it opened to the public in recent weeks
Some 20,000 people have visited since its opening, more than the number of people who visit the national museum each month
The union is advantageous: Sheikh Zayed
The union amongst Emirates is just fine despite being a new experience for us. We did not adopt our neighbors’...The union has produced welfare that no soul can ever deny, the Founding Father of the UAE had said.
We must work hard to upgrade our achievements, fill gaps, complete deficiencies to overcome errors and achieve a stronger union, he had highlighted
FIFA Club World Cup to be held in UAE in Feb
The cup will run from Feb 3-12, featuring eight matches between the champions of the six continental confederations along with...Emirati club Al Jazira and Auckland will play in the opening game, with Chelsea set to face the winner of that tie or Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia in the semi-finals.
Egyptian giants Al Ahly take on Mexico's Monterrey for the right to play Copa Libertadores champions Palmeiras of Brazil for a place in the final.
Which are the happiest Arab countries?
A number of Arab countries have scored quite well in the just-published 2021 edition of the World Happiness Report.At least six factors seem to contribute to the perception of happiness within a country
They are levels of GDP, life expectancy, generosity, social support, freedom, and corruption
Qatar affirms security readiness for FIFA Arab Cup 2021 beginning today
Qatar's Ministry of Interior has affirmed its high readiness to secure the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, which will be held...Security measures are being coordinated with the Safety and Security Operations Committee (SSOC) of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Security for Arab Cub will help evaluate the measures for the FIFA World Cup 2022.
