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...
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Emiratis battle to preserve dying art of embroidery
The art of hand-weaving braided shiny ribbons to adorn traditional clothing and bags is called Al Talli, and is on...
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Cinematic revolution helps KSA realize cultural dreams
Saudi Arabia, shedding its conservative past, has ushered in a vibrant art and cinema era, with its box office revenue...
- Saudi Arabia, shedding its conservative past, has ushered in a vibrant art and cinema era, with its box office revenue soaring to $250 million in 2022
- "Movie Cinema" plans a $160m cinematic content investment over five years, symbolizing Saudi Arabia's evolving identity and cinematic aspirations
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Most expensive American falcon sold for $146,000 at Saudi auction
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- An American pure ultra-white falcon cherrug sold for SAR550,00 ($146,000) at the third edition of the...
- The most expensive falcon, known locally as a Hur, belongs to the American MGE farm. It measures 18 inches in length and 18.5 inches in width and weighs 1.4kg.
- The bidding for the falcon started at SAR200,000 before being sold for SAR550,000 ($146,000).
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Saudi MMA players out to ‘prove themselves’
Mixed Martial Arts became popular in the kingdom since 2014, when it hosted the regional Desert Force competition.
- The sport's popularity has since soared with the rise of fighters from across the Middle East and the establishment of a national MMA foundation to develop Saudi talent.
- Abdullah al-Qahtani and his Jeddah-based compatriot Mostafa Rashed Neda are set to compete in separate bouts in New York.
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‘Humanitarian workers play key role in restoring hope’
"Humanitarian work knows no geographical or political boundaries; it does not recognize distinctions between cultures, nationalities, religions, and sects; and...
- Humanitarian workers, driven by their passion and dedication, work tirelessly to alleviate suffering, provide basic services, and restore hope to communities and individuals
- Humanitarian work transcends cultural, national, and religious borders and unites individuals in their noble quest to serve humanity, says Sheikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al-Thani
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Saudi Arabia’s football rise ‘long-term project’, says top official
The Saudi Pro League has a years-long commitment from the kingdom's rulers in its goal to become one of the...
- The Saudi league's rapid expansion has drawn comparisons with the Chinese Super League, which sucked in players for exorbitant sums until clubs hit financial problems.
- The no-expense-spared revamp is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's ambitious Vision 2030 project, which aims to reshape the economy of the world's top oil exporter.
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25 teams attending Afro-Arab Esports League 2023 in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Afro-Arab Esports League, which opened Saturday in Saudi Arabia, will see participation from over 25...
- These teams will compete for three days in a variety of tournaments tailored for both men and women, covering popular games such as eFootball and Valorant.
- Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan said the arrangement of the Afro-Arab Esports League demonstrated of the sector's importance in both the Arab and African realms.
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UAE beat New Zealand to win second T20 match
Asif Khan finished off the job with an unbeaten 48 as he smacked New Zealand skipper Tim Southee for three...
- Set 143 to win after again choosing to bowl first, the UAE lost opener Aryansh Sharma without scoring before Waseem and Vriitya Aravind (25) steadied the innings
- Captain Muhammad Waseem struck four fours and three sixes in his 29-ball knock, which ended when he skied left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner to extra cover
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Barbie film draws crowds in Saudi Arabia, generates buzz
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - After being banned in several Arab countries, blockbuster film Barbie in Saudi Arabia is drawing huge...
- The unexpected success of the film Barbie in Saudi Arabia has become a symbol of the dramatic societal changes taking place in the conservative kingdom
- Just a mere eight years ago, the country had no movie theaters and was known for strict enforcement of gender-based segregation and dress codes
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Iran sentences film-maker over Cannes-selected movie
The film-makers will only serve one-twentieth of their sentence, about nine days, while the remainder "will be suspended over five...
- "Leila's Brothers", a rich and complex tale of a family struggling with economic hardship in Tehran, has been banned in Iran since its release last year
- Saeed Roustaee and the movie's producer Javad Noruzbegi were found guilty of "contributing to propaganda of the opposition against the Islamic system"
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‘Barbie’ retains top spot at N.American box office for fourth week
Los Angeles, United States - Warner Bros.' hit "Barbie" dominated North American box offices for a fourth consecutive week, industry estimates...
- Industry watcher Exhibitor Relations estimated this weekend's haul for "Barbie" at $33.7 million, bringing its domestic total to $526 million.
- Starring Margot Robbie as the iconic doll and Ryan Gosling as boyfriend Ken, "Barbie" has earned a whopping $1.2 billion worldwide.
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Climate finance plays a critical role in protecting Virunga National Park through innovative solutions like hydroelectric energy, director Emmanuel de...
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Saudi Arabia’s Madinah, KAEC, Al-Ahsa join UNESCO global network of learning cities
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has announced that the cities of Madinah, King...
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Riyadh to host Saudi’s first snooker event in 2024
London, UK - Saudi Arabia will stage its first ranking snooker event in 2024, with a prize pool of more than...
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Archaeological sites discovered in Southern Saudi Arabia
ABHA, SAUDI ARABIA Â - The Heritage Commission announced its most prominent discovery in Jurash, Asir region, as one of the...
- These were the result of strenuous excavations that took place in 2023.
- Residential units whose walls were built with stones and clay were revealed.
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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...
- The unexpected success of that first meeting led to a second, larger one, and the girls since have enjoyed support.
- Despite the strong turnout, the girls were not overly optimistic about the outcome of the meeting.
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Law, politics hamper UK museum return of artifacts
LONDON, UK - British museums, like others across Europe, are under pressure to return artworks taken during the colonial era, including...
- Politicians have little appetite to change the legal framework that is currently blocking full restitutions by national museums, campaigners say.
- British laws dating from the 1960s and 1980s prevent national museums, such as the British Museum and the V&A, from making returning artifacts.