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Google to invest $6.4bn

The investment is its biggest-ever in Germany.

Pfizer poised to buy Metsera

The pharma giant improved its offer to $10bn.

Ozempic maker lowers outlook

The company posted tepid Q3 results.

Kimberly-Clark to buy Kenvue

The deal is valued at $48.7 billion.

BYD Q3 profit down 33%

This was a 33% year-on-year decrease.

Ancient tablet disappears from Egypt’s Saqqara necropolis

Cairo, Egypt - A limestone tablet dating back more than 4,000 years has disappeared from Egypt's Saqqara necropolis, authorities said...

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AI-powered meet-up apps fight ‘epidemic of’ loneliness

San Francisco, United States -- On a summer evening in San Francisco, JT Mason went to dinner with five complete...

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SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi wins Guinness World Records

ABU DHABI, UAE – SeaWorld Yas Island - the region’s first Marine Life Theme Park here -, has won a...
  • SeaWorld Yas Island has won the Guinness World Records for being the “Largest Indoor Marine-Life Theme Park” in the world.
  • The certificate was presented to Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO of Miral, and the SeaWorld Abu Dhabi leadership.
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Saudi RCU begins rock excavation for Sharaan Resort in AlUla

ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has marked a significant milestone in the development of the...
  • The initial excavation symbolizes the start of a mission that combines Jean Nouvel’s architectural innovation with Bouygues' engineering expertise.
  • This milestone is an important step forward in AlUla's evolution into a premier destination for sustainable luxury tourism.
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Hotel Dar Tantora is inspired by Saudi’s AlUla ancient mudbrick buildings

ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – Situated in the heart of Old Town here, Dar Tantora Hotel offers guests a chance to...
  • AlUla’s Old Town, with its origins going back over 700 years, prospered along the renowned incense trade route.
  • With over 900 traditional mudbrick homes, the Old Town stands as a testament to the Kingdom’s enduring cultural heritage.
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World’s only Dragon Ball theme park launched in Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya City

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Board of Directors of the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) revealed on Sunday the launch of...
  • Nestled within Qiddiya City, just 40 minutes from Riyadh, this never-seen-before anime theme park is set to become a spectacle.
  • Inspired by the seven legendary Dragon Balls, visitors can navigate seven distinctively themed zones within the park.
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‘Cultural initiatives key to nation’s advancement’

"Poetry holds a distinguished position among literary arts, especially within the Arabic language. As the foundational literary form in Arabic,...
  • UAE’s Minister of Culture highlights the significance of cultural endeavors and poetry in social and individual advancement.
  • World Poetry Day celebration emphasizes the foundational role of poetry in Arabic heritage and language, adds Sheikh Salem.
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MIA Art Collection boosts gender equality in art

The MIA Art Collection aims to bridge the gap between the art scene and the business sector, empowering women artists,...
  • The MIA Art Collection aims to bridge the gap between the art scene and the business sector, empowering women artists, its founder Alejandra Castro Rioseco tells TRENDS.
  • Despite focusing on traditional art forms like "Lavinia" exhibition, the initiative is open to promote digital and performance art to support female artists' visibility, she adds.
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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...
  • During Ramadan, GCC residents are using digital tools that are enhancing the observance of this sacred month, offering new ways to connect, learn, and shop.
  • Rising online activities increase cybersecurity risks, urging vigilance. An evolving digital landscape offers challenges and opportunities for retail and community.
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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.
  • The annual MIA Gala and Awards Ceremony, held on International Women's Day, celebrates and recognizes the contributions of women artists.
  • Alejandra Castro Rioseco emphasizes the importance of perseverance and internationalization for Arab women pursuing careers in the art industry.
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Riyadh set to debut historic Saudi opera ‘Zarqa Al-Yamama’ on April 25

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The capital city of Riyadh is abuzz with excitement as preparations are underway for the premiere...
  • The opera is poised to make history as the first grand opera produced in the Kingdom and the largest Arabic grand opera ever staged
  • The opera revolves around the legendary figure of Zarqa al-Yamama, a woman from the Geddes tribe known for her foresight and sharp intuition
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UAE becomes global hub for international education

International education is evolving in the Gulf region amid unique challenges and strengths, Rania Hussein, Deputy Head at the Swiss...
  • Global education is evolving in the Gulf region amid unique challenges and strengths, Rania Hussein, Deputy Head at the Swiss International School Dubai, tells TRENDS.
  • Government policies ensure educational excellence through strict quality assurance, while aligning learning with future work landscapes, adds Rania during the interview.

Ancient tablet disappears from Egypt’s Saqqara necropolis

Cairo, Egypt - A limestone tablet dating back more than 4,000 years has disappeared from Egypt's Saqqara necropolis, authorities said...
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Saudi Arabia to host Italian Super Cup in December

Rome, Italy -- Next season's Italian Super Cup will be played for the fourth time in Saudi Arabia but in...
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‘In our blood’: Egyptian women reclaim belly dance from stigma

As belly dancing gains popularity internationally, young Egyptian performers are working to restore its reputation at home, pushing back against...
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Star-studded Al-Hilal defense highlights Saudi club’s rise

Miami, United States -- The main appeal of the Club World Cup so far has been the chance to see...
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2,000-year-old Roman wall paintings unearthed

The plaster, which was discovered on a construction site in 2021, once decorated around 20 internal walls of a high-status...
  • The plaster was found dumped in a large pit, having been smashed into thousands of pieces during Roman demolition works that took place before AD 2000.
  • MOLA Senior Building Material Specialist Han Li has spent the last three months laying out the fragments and reconstructing the designs.
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Egypt again delays opening of massive new museum, citing regional tensions

Cairo, Egypt - Egyptian authorities announced on Saturday that the long-awaited inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) would once...
  • The museum spans 50 hectares, the GEM is twice the size of both Paris's Louvre and New York's Metropolitan, and two-and-a-half times that of the British Museum
  • Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said during a press conference on Saturday that the grand opening would be delayed until the last quarter of this year
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Picasso on a plate: unseen ceramics up for auction in Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland -- A clutch of one-off and hitherto unseen ceramic plates and dishes by Pablo Picasso are going under...
  • Emblematic motifs from Picasso's artistic universe -- pigeons, fish, a goat, a bull, and a bird adorn the colorful plates and dishes.
  • Picasso was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. The prolific Spanish painter died in 1973, aged 91.