Technology transforms Ramadan traditions across GCC
During Ramadan, GCC residents are using digital tools that are enhancing the observance of this sacred month, offering new ways...Arts & Culture
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
This is the safest Arab country for women
When sexual harassment and other forms of violence are an everyday occurrence for women and girls around the world, there...Norway, according to the latest Gallup’s Institute “Law and Public Order” Index, is the safest country for women
There is one Arab country on the index that is considered the safest place for women on earth after Norway
Al Dhafra Festival camel beauty pageant from December 14
The festival aims to, among other things, make Abu Dhabi the preferred place for camel fairs regionally as well as...The Al Dhafra festival began in 2018 to preserve some camel breeds
It also aims to to generate domestic and Gulf tourism to boost the economy
Wikipedia creator’s computer and NFT of first edit up for auction
The Strawberry iMac was the machine Wales "used for development and research at the time of the website's launch on...The Strawberry iMac was the machine Wales "used for development and research at the time of the website's launch on January 15, 2001," said auction house Christie's
The second lot is for an NFT -- Non-Fungible Tokens are unique digital objects that confer ownership through blockchain technology
Archeologists find ancient weaving workshop in Turkey
They have also unearthed weight stones used to turn wool into rope during excavation work.Digging at the ancient site has been ongoing since the early 2000s, and a variety of items have reportedly been unearthed this year alone
The items are said to include a historical Roman fountain, various architectural structures, and several aqueducts
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
