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Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.

Hungary’s ‘master of the apocalypse’ Krasznahorkai wins literature Nobel

Stockholm, Sweden -- The Nobel Prize for Literature was on Thursday awarded to Laszlo Krasznahorkai considered by many as Hungary's...

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Catholic teen set to become first millennial saint

Vatican City, Holy See -- Tens of thousands of pilgrims are expected at the Vatican Sunday for the canonization of...

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‘Culture and arts bridge global understanding’

"They help to build and fortify important bridges between countries and peoples. Culture and the arts allow us to celebrate...
  • Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan emphasizes culture and arts as catalysts for global respect and understanding.
  • UAE minister was attending the sixth Culture Summit Abu Dhabi that explores the role of time in reconciling humans with nature.
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Ignored by ‘Oppenheimer,’ atomic test victims speak out

White Sands, United States - Wesley Burris was fast asleep in bed when the world's first atomic bomb exploded just 25...
  • The events of 5:30 am on July 16, 1945 are now best known to millions from their dramatic re-enactment in the Oscar-tipped movie "Oppenheimer."
  • Cordova - one of five generations in her family diagnosed with cancer since 1945 - hopes such recognition could put pressure on the US Congress to extend compensation
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Arabic in demand as non-English content rules market

This trend shift reflects not only changing consumer preferences but also highlights the significant potential for regional stories to gain...
  • This trend shift reflects not only changing consumer preferences but also highlights the significant potential for regional stories to gain global prominence.
  • The MENA region also sees demand for content in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese has soared, alongside a doubled interest in animation, says a latest report.
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Arab women: Pioneers in arts, sports, and culture

Outstanding Arab women leave a lasting impact in their respective fields, inspire countless individuals, and shape the future of the...
  • Outstanding Arab women leave a lasting impact in their respective fields, inspire countless individuals, and shape the future of the interconnected domains.
  • Their stories challenge stereotypes and demonstrate the transformative power of passion, dedication, and a commitment to breaking down barriers.
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Young Iraqis seek desert retreats for a change from the hustle of big cities

SAMAWAH, IRAQ – Far from the hustle and bustle of major cities, young Iraqis are increasingly taking advantage of a renewed...
  • For years, only the most intrepid of hikers and campers would brave the trips into Iraq's desert.
  • With the rise of social media and a period of relative stability, it has become a popular destination.
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Museum in West Bank displays Gaza’s ‘artistic demonstration’ against war

BIRZEIT, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES – At a museum in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Gazan works on display are proclaimed to be an...
  • Alongside contemporary pieces, the works include old, traditional paintings and costumes, as well as archeological artifacts.
  • Gaza's bloodiest war has devastated the small Hamas-ruled coastal territory, with its cultural heritage just one of the many casualties of war.
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Red Sea Global releases ‘Red Sea Waves,’ its first music album

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind The Red Sea and Amaala, the Saudi tourism destinations,...
  • The album is the result of collaboration between Saudi, Egyptian, Sudanese, Somali, and other artists
  • The album features 12 tracks, each of which is characterized by a different genre and origin
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Saudi Arabia cracks down on heritage site defacement with hefty fines

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia has issued a stern warning against damaging the nation's cultural heritage sites, imposing hefty...
  • The Public Prosecution declared that anyone caught defacing urban heritage,could face a penalty of one year in prison and a fine of up to $26,660
  • This stern message coincides with the Kingdom's celebration of its Founding Day, which fell on February 22
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Music beats the blues in Tunisian youth project

Local children and teenagers come together in the afternoon to compose and rehearse music for a creative break from their...
  • The after-school music club project is called Tunisia 88 - a reference to the number of keys on a piano - and aims to get youngsters to develop their creative and leadership skills
  • It has engaged 5,000 to 10,000 youths a year across Tunisia's almost 600 schools since it was founded in 2017 by US pianist Kimball Gallagher and Tunisian Radhi Meddeb
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Saudi film industry gets boost with $100m investment fund

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -The Middle East Financial Investment Company (MEFIC Capital) has unveiled the establishment of the Saudi Film Fund,...
  • The strategic fund is an outcome of an agreement involving the Cultural Development Fund, MEFIC Capital, and Roaa Media Ventures
  • The Saudi film production market has experienced impressive growth, boasting an annual growth rate exceeding 25%

Hungary’s ‘master of the apocalypse’ Krasznahorkai wins literature Nobel

Stockholm, Sweden -- The Nobel Prize for Literature was on Thursday awarded to Laszlo Krasznahorkai considered by many as Hungary's...
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Cristiano Ronaldo extends contract with Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr until 2027

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Cristiano Ronaldo inked a two-year extension with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, the club announced Thursday, following...
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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...
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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...
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Saudi Arabia and Qatar to host Asian playoffs for World Cup: AFC

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- Saudi Arabia and Qatar will host the Asian qualifying playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, the...
  • Six teams, the third and fourth-placed sides from the recent Asian qualifiers, namely Indonesia, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE will be divided into two groups of 3 teams.
  • They will battle each other in a centralized format from October 8 to 14, 2025, the AFC said in a statement.
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Warner Brothers Discovery will split company to build streaming

The move, which reallocates assets such as HBO Max and CNN, is the latest reflection of how streaming is remaking...
  • The entertainment giant will break itself into two publicly traded companies: one covering "Streaming & Studios" and the other "Global Networks."
  • The shift, designed to enable each venture to "maximize its potential," is expected to be completed by mid-2026, the company said
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Chinese man defies demolition orders to build madcap rural home

Xingyi, China -- Surrounded by the rubble of demolished homes, Chen Tianming's ramshackle tower of faded plyboards and contorted beams...
  • Authorities razed most of Chen's village in Guizhou province in 2018 to build a lucrative tourist resort in a region known for its spectacular rice paddies.
  • Chen, 42, refused to leave, and after the project faltered, defied a flurry of demolition notices to build his family's humble stone bungalow higher and higher.