Archaeological sites discovered in Southern Saudi Arabia
ABHA, SAUDI ARABIA - The Heritage Commission announced its most prominent discovery in Jurash, Asir region, as one of the...Arts & Culture Tourism
US teens make efforts for Jewish-Muslim dialogue in New Jersey suburb
TEANECK, US - They are only teenagers, but a pair of New Jersey high school students -- one Jewish and one...Arts & Culture Culture & Society Global Social
‘Ancestor’ of Mediterranean mosaics discovered in Turkey
The mosaic was discovered in the remains of a 15th century BC Hittie temple, 700 years before the oldest known...The temple where the mosaic is located was dedicated to Teshub, the storm god worshipped by the Hittites.
Nearly 3,000 years after their disappearance, the Hittites continue to inhabit Turkish imagination.
Emaar Entertainment, Eagle Hills Diyar partner to take Reel Cinemas to Bahrain
Reel Cinemas will be the authorized cinema partner for the upcoming Marassi Galleria, a beachfront, world-class mega mall in Manama,...Reel Cinemas will be the authorized cinema partner for the upcoming Marassi Galleria, a beachfront, world-class mega mall in Manama, Bahrain.
Cinema fans in Bahrain will also enjoy a specially crafted F&B menu along with Reel Cinemas’ much-loved Dine-In cinema concept, which will also debut
Jewel of Roman Empire lies neglected in Libya
Founded by the Phoenicians then conquered by Rome, the city was the birthplace of Septimius Severus, who rose to become...There is no queue at the gate and only a handful of visitors, almost all Libyans, wander among the imposing ruins at the UNESCO World Heritage site
Founded by the Phoenicians then conquered by Rome, the city was the birthplace of Septimius Severus, who rose to become emperor from 193 until 211
Joel Coen’s Macbeth: pure and somber
With "The Tragedy of Macbeth," which premiered on the opening night of the 59th New York Film Festival on Friday,...With "The Tragedy of Macbeth," which premiered on the opening night of 59th New York Film Festival, Coen follows in the footsteps of Orson Welles, Akira Kurosawa, Roman Polanski
Saudi man crossbreeds python, some worth $100,000
Malaikah said he had no interest in selling to fashion brands, criticised by animal rights group for their unethical use...Malaikah said he had no interest in selling to fashion brands, criticised by animal rights group for their unethical use of animal skins
In the garden of his palace in the Red Sea city of Jeddah, the 35-year-old businessman has a sign on the wall in green block letters that reads: "THE SNAKE ROOM".
Saudi site Dawqara shows signs of civilization during the late Roman period
DUBAI: Dawqara, a place in Saudi Arabia's Northern Borders region, has shown signs of civilization during the late Roman period....One of the most important artifacts of the site in Dawqara is a square palace built from volcanic stones.
Some stone tools have also been found at the site located in the Northern Borders region.
Dystopia, BLM themes emerge at Art Basel fair
The giant annual fair in the Swiss city of Basel is above all a commercial event, where artists and galleries...The giant annual fair in the Swiss city of Basel is above all a commercial event, where artists and galleries come to meet wealthy collectors
Art Basel exhibits major works every year in a section where paintings, sculptures and installations are grouped together for sale to museums and large collections
Sharjah turns to Italy to digitize rare manuscripts
The move will see the digitization of more than 2,500 rare Arabic manuscripts dating back to more than 450 years.The Sharjah Book Authority has turned to the Milan-based Italian library Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana to digitize manuscripts
VBA’s Arabic manuscripts collection is considered one of the most important in Italy
Morocco: Oldest bone tools for clothesmaking found
The international team discovered more than 60 tools in Contrebandiers (Smugglers) Cave, less than 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the...The international team discovered more than 60 tools in Contrebandiers (Smugglers) Cave, less than 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the North African country's capital.
The discovery could help answer questions on the origins of modern human behaviour, said El Hajraoui, a researcher at the National Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage (I
Expo 2020: AR Rahman introduces Firdaus Orchestra
A total of 50 musicians — aged between 16 and 51 — from 23 countries in the region have come...The Firdaus Orchestra will perform at concerts at Expo 2020 Dubai
The concerts will feature works composed by Rahman for the orchestra’s inaugural performance
