Law, politics hamper UK museum return of artifacts
LONDON, UK - British museums, like others across Europe, are under pressure to return artworks taken during the colonial era, including...Arts & Culture Geostrategy Global
AI game gains popularity during Chinese New Year festivities
SHANGHAI, CHINA - Young Chinese flocking home for Lunar New Year this weekend have turned to an AI chatbot game to...Arts & Culture Business Culture & Society Tech & Media
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.
A filmmaker who won hearts at Lebanese festival
Kuwaiti director Maysaa Al-Mumin received, Thursday, special mention for film, "J'ai Le Cafard" or Daughter of Wardan, in fifth edition...Director Al-Mumin told KUNA, that this movie was one of three short movies she made centering on the experience of womanhood
The jury awarded the movie a special mention, commenting that it is a promising and well-balanced experience
Sharjah and France to boost cooperation in cultural tourism, creative industries
Sharjah and France have discussed ways to strengthen collaboration between Sharjah and French cities, particularly in cultural tourism and the...Sharjah keen on exploring potential opportunities with French cities, says Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman Sharjah’s DGR.
France’s support for the development of art, literature and culture is exemplary, Al Qasimi said.
Saudi Fashion Commission to host Global Fashion Exchange in Riyadh
The GFX Swap Shop represents the latest development for the Fashion Commission as they continue to spearhead the growth of...The GFX Fashion Swap will take place at Personage concept store in Riyadh on December 11 and 12
The swap is built upon a simple yet effective concept; no money changes hands and everyone is invited
Egypt unveils Rams Road at Karnak Temple in Luxor
The road is nearly 3 km (2 miles) long and named The Path of God in ancient Egyptian mythology.Dubbed the Rams Road, the sandstone-paved path connects the temples of Karnak and Luxor
It was officially opened by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and a host of senior officials in a night-time ceremony
From crypto to Covid: Why auction prices are rocketing
Crypto "whale" Justin Sun has bought works by Picasso and Andy Warhol this year, and paid $78.4 million for Alberto...Crypto "whale" Justin Sun has bought works by Picasso and Andy Warhol this year, and paid $78.4 million for Alberto Giacometti's "The Nose" sculpture this month
The auction houses were very behind the times. But Covid forced them to modernise and the result is that online sales have been spectacular
New restoration works shore-up Iraq’s historic Arch of Ctesiphon
Construction of the arch began in AD 540 during the Persian Sassanid dynasty's long wars with the Byzantine Empire.Construction of the arch began in AD 540 during the Persian Sassanid dynasty's long wars with the Byzantine Empire
Restoration work on the arch, also known as Taq-i Kisra from its Persian name, was carried out in 2013 after a massive slab fell off due to damp caused by heavy rain
