Tunisian Muslim community turns to AI to save heritage
Djerba, Tunisia - In an unassuming house on the Tunisian island of Djerba, Said al-Barouni embarked on a mission to safeguard...Arts & Culture
Saudi Arabia inaugurates its second “House of Culture”
As part of the “Quality of Life” program, these houses aim to upgrade cultural infrastructure and boost Saudi engagement in...Arts & Culture
Whistleblower urges regulation to tackle FB ‘crisis’
Ex-employee Frances Haugen has fueled one of Facebook's most serious crises yet and prompted a denial from CEO Mark Zuckerberg.Haugen testified on Capitol Hill after she leaked reams of internal research to authorities and The Wall Street Journal.
A senator said she sees the whistleblower disclosures as the long-needed push to get Congress moving.
Iran to let women fans into football stadium after gap
Women spectators will be allowed to see a football match in Iran for the first time in two years.Women will be allowed into the Azadi stadium in Tehran on October 12 to support the team in a World Cup qualifier match against South Korea
The last time they were allowed in the stadium was in October 2019, when Iran thrashed Cambodia 14-0
Art sales rebound to an all-time high of $2.7 billion after Covid-19 slump
Sales soared between June 2020 and June 2021 as auctioneers quickly adopted a more online approach.NFTs, or "non-fungible tokens", allow people to buy the rights to online art, including images, animation or even tweets.
In March, US artist Beeple sold an NFT of his digital artwork "Everydays: The First 5,000 Days" for $69.3 million.
Sharjah International Book Fair begins on Nov 3
Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the annual fair is one of the top three book fairs in the...Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the annual fair is one of the top three book fairs in the world.
Authors, publishers, creatives, and intellectuals from around the world will take part in the fair's activities over the 11-day period
The most interesting pavilions at Expo 2020
Expo 2020 Dubai boasts some unique pavilions. Here’s a look at the most engaging among them.Future Forest, the Spanish Pavilion, boasts an organic and recycled artificial ecosystem
The Women’s Pavilion is intended to honor the significant roles that women, known and unknown, have played throughout history
Facebook grilled over mental health fears
Facebook study warned of the harm Instagram can do to girls' well-beingFacebook study warned of the harm Instagram can do to girls' well-being
A Facebook whistleblower is set to testify before senators on Tuesday
Breathtaking start of Expo 2020 Dubai
Dubai opened its extravagant Expo 2020 on Thursday with a flashy ceremony boasting fireworks and lights displays as it attempts...The event kicks off a six-month world fair attended by more than 190 countries
The Expo venue is alive with music, dance, drama and projections with its star-studded opening ceremony
$1bn Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to open in 2025
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi being built at a cost of one billion dollars is set for the inauguration in 2025, according...A $1-billion contract value was awarded to renowned architect Frank Gehry for the museum’s design
The UAE capital is also home to Louvre Abu Dhabi, which was opened to the public in November 2017
Spain fortress contains mysterious Islamic era keys
They are believed to have reached Segovia as spoils of war after the conquest of Muslim cities in Andalusia during...One of the keys goes back to the Al-Hambra Palace in Granada, another belongs to a palace from the Andalusian city of Wilma.
The five keys made of metal and bronze were not meant for daily use.
Saudi Arabia initiative to support entertainment sector
Saudi Arabia has launched the Makers of Happiness initiative to support the entertainment sector in the country in various ways.The initiative was launched by the General Entertainment Authority’s Board of Directors’ Chairman Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Sheikh
AlThe Happiness Makers initiative aims to qualify and train human cadres specialized in the entertainment sector
