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Agthia 9M profit nearly triples

Third-quarter revenue increased 14.4 percent.

UAB nine-month profit rises 6%

Loan growth, lower impairment charges boost earnings

du 9M profit up 10.8%

Revenue grows as connectivity demand supports earnings

Al Rajhi Bank 9M profit up

Revenue growth lifts earnings despite higher provisions

Mashreq prices Dim Sum bond

UAE bank raises offshore renminbi funding

Let the ‘Showgirl’ era begin: Taylor Swift’s new album is almost here

New York, United States - Swifties, the wait is nearly over. Taylor Swift's hotly anticipated "The Life of a Showgirl"...

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Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani dead at 91

Rome, Italy -- Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani, king of a high-end lifestyle empire, has died at the age of...

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WEF24: AI becomes a catalyst in education equality

ASI & AI Tutor is collaborating with the UAE Ministry of Education to democratize learning with AI tutors, its 20-year-old...
  • ASI & AI Tutor is collaborating with the UAE Ministry of Education to democratize learning with AI tutors, its 20-year-old CEO Quddus Pativada tells TRENDS.
  • Expanding its user base across Africa, Europe, and North America, the company plans to extend beyond the UAE, while developing tools to aid teachers, he adds.
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Over 70 percent of musicians fear AI, says French-German study

PARIS, FRANCE - More than two-thirds of musicians fear that artificial intelligence will make it impossible to make a living, according...
  • The report found that 35 percent were already using AI in a "large number of areas related to music creation".
  • The report added that estimated incomes would fall 27 percent by 2028, equivalent to some US$2.9 billion.
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Iran ‘following dreams’ in trying to win first Asian Cup since 1976

Doha, Qatar - Iran are "following our dreams" in trying to win the Asian Cup for the first time in 48...
  • Three-time champions Iran face Syria in Qatar with a quarter-final against Bahrain or pre-tournament favorites Japan up for grabs
  • Along with holders Qatar, Iran are the only team left in the competition who went through the group stage with a 100 percent record
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Choice and opportunity are crucial for empowerment

"These are all campaigns into which I have poured my heart and soul. True empowerment, the kind I want for...
  • Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Saudi Ambassador to the United States of America, responds to criticism in The Washington Post regarding the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia.
  • She highlights the significant progress in women's rights and sports in Saudi Arabia, with 330,000 female athletes, advocating for a global, balanced dialogue on women's issues.
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Saudi Journalists Association poll: Women, visionaries lead the way

Nearly half of the newly elected board members were women, a first in the 21-year history of this prominent media...
  • Faisal J. Abbas, Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, elected as Deputy Chairman.
  • Six women, including Noor Nugali and Thekra Al-Atyawi, achieve board positions.
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Expo City Dubai launches 10-day festival of Emirati light art and culture

DUBAI, UAE - Dhai Dubai, the first-ever Emirati-led light art festival, has launched its illuminating 10-day program at Expo City...
  • The event celebrates the rich artistic tapestry of Emirati through a series of awe-inspiring artistic projections, interactive installations.
  • The free-to-attend festival is created and organized by Expo City Dubai, in partnership with AGB Creative and will run from January 26 to February 4.
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Coach Mancini lays out Saudi’s plan at Asian Cup

Doha, Qatar - Roberto Mancini said on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia fear no team at the Asian Cup and will not...
  • "Our calculation is always to win all the games we play," said Mancini, who won the European Championship with his native Italy in 2021.
  • Mancini has repeatedly played down Saudi Arabia's chances of winning the Asian Cup saying Japan, South Korea, Iran and Australia are favorites.
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AI and death: Sundance films grapple with our digital afterlife

Park City, United States -- Artificial intelligence promises to make death "optional," as the technology learns to perfectly emulate our personalities,...
  • The filmmakers found themselves empathizing with the customers after hearing their tragic stories of bereavement.
  • Western society is terrible at dealing with grief, they said, and technology can appear to fill the gap left by religion for many.
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Afif helps Qatar exorcise World Cup demons at Asian Cup

Doha, Qatar - Asian Cup hosts and holders Qatar have been on a mission to banish the painful memory of their...
  • Qatar lost all three of their World Cup games on home soil on their way to a first-round exit just over a year ago, the worst record of any host in the competition's history
  • But it's been a different story at the Asian Cup -- albeit after only two games against moderate opposition -- and Tintin Marquez's side are the first to reach the knockout rounds
Arts & Culture

Japan literary laureate admits using ChatGPT for her novel

TOKYO, JAPAN - The winner of Japan's most prestigious literary award has acknowledged that about "five percent" of her futuristic novel...
  • The 33-year-old author of Tokyo-to Dojo-to openly admitted that AI heavily influenced her writing process as well.
  • Set in a futuristic Tokyo, the book revolves around a high-rise prison tower and its architect's intolerance of criminals.

Let the ‘Showgirl’ era begin: Taylor Swift’s new album is almost here

New York, United States - Swifties, the wait is nearly over. Taylor Swift's hotly anticipated "The Life of a Showgirl"...
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‘Italian genius’ Inzaghi to coach Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Former Inter boss Simone Inzaghi was revealed as the new coach of Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal...
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Trump bans visas for new foreign students at Harvard 

Washington, United States - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a ban on visas for foreign students who are...
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In Cairo, the little indie cinema that could

Cairo, Egypt - In the heart of Cairo, a small cinema has for over a decade offered a unique space...
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Stitching change: Moroccan women weave livelihoods through Art

Sidi Rbat, Morocco - In a small village on the coast of southern Morocco, women gather in a house to...
  • In a quiet Moroccan village, a women's embroidery workshop is stitching together livelihoods and self-worth
  • Through thread and fabric, rural women are transforming tradition into empowerment and economic independence
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Saudi Arabia unveils ‘Colour Your Summer’ program, targeting 41 million visitors

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's tourism sector is poised for an unprecedented summer season, with the official launch of...
  • It brings together over 120 partners from across Saudi Arabia's tourism ecosystem, including both public and private sectors, to offer an unparalleled array of experiences.
  • Major events include the highly anticipated Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh from July to August, alongside dynamic Jeddah and Aseer Seasons.
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Hajj pilgrimage to begin on June 4: Saudi state media

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that the annual Muslim hajj pilgrimage to Mecca would begin on...
  • The date was announced by the supreme court in a statement carried by the Saudi press agency.
  • Last year, 1.8 million Muslims took part in the hajj, according to official figures