Turkey bans concert by French singer over support for Israel
Istanbul, Turkey - Turkish authorities Wednesday said they have banned a planned concert Friday in Istanbul by Enrico Macias after...
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‘Curly is beautiful’: Tunisian women embrace natural hair
Tunis, Tunisia -- Tunisian mother Mouna Jebali had long used a flat iron to straighten her thick hair, but with...
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Palestinian pottery sees revival in war-ravaged Gaza
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Middle East emerges as a global esports powerhouse
The Middle Eastern region, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is swiftly becoming a global esports hub, driven by...
- The Middle Eastern region, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is swiftly becoming a global esports hub, driven by its vast gamer community and strategic investments
- The region's esports growth transcends gaming, with stakeholders from elite teams to media firms collaboratively shaping the region's live entertainment future
Ayodhya mosque design in India altered to resemble Middle East
Lucknow, India - The Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation announced a change in the design of the mosque to be constructed on...
- The new design, prepared by a Pune-based architect, was finalized during a meeting in Mumbai
- The mosque will be larger than the previous plan and will be capable of accommodating over 5,000 people upon completion
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Mandoob shines light on Riyadh’s social transformation
The film is about an overworked delivery app driver in Riyadh, Fahad Nassir, who has taken a bold step into...
- The film is about an overworked delivery app driver in Riyadh, Fahad Nassir, who has taken a bold step into the world of bootlegging
- Mohammed Aldokhi, portraying Nassir, stars in Ali Kalthami's highly anticipated dark comedy feature debut, which explores the rarely seen ultra-modern Saudi nightlife
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Red Sea International Film Festival to showcase 14 short films
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - The Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) unveiled Monday the lineup of international short films participating...
- The theme of this year's event is "Your Story, Your Festival" and will screen films by industry professionals from Asia and Africa
- 14 films will be showcased in the event by filmmakers from countries such as Singapore, Senegal, Kazakhstan and Pakistan
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Saudi Arabia to host inaugural Traditional Architecture Gathering
Diriyah, Saudi Arabia -- Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) Tuesday announced the inaugural edition of the 'Traditional Architecture Gathering' to...
- The event is themed 'Traditional Najdi Architecture,' and will bring together expert designers, engineers, architects, and specialists in ancient architectural styles.
- The gathering will feature a display of valuable documents and books that shed light on Najdi architecture, history, society, and culture.
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People marvel at ancient Iraq in new ‘Assassin’s Creed’ game
The central character, pickpocket turned master assassin Basim, speaks classical Arabic in "Assassin's Creed Mirage",.
- In the game, the hooded and stealthy hero fights his way through an ancient maze of alleyways, souks and rooftops.
- The entire scene in the game has been rendered in loving detail with what its creators say is the help of historical sources.
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Norwegian playwright Jon Fosse wins Nobel literature prize
Sometimes compared to Samuel Beckett, another Nobel-winning playwright, Fosse's work is minimalistic, relying on simple language which delivers its message...
- Fosse's writing is defined more by form than content, where what is not said is often more revealing than what is.
- Fosse's oeuvre, written in Nynorsk -- a written form of Norwegian used by 10 percent of the population -- spans a variety of genres.
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Saudi Heritage Commission unearths neolithic human activity traces in Jabal Irf
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--The Heritage Commission and the German Max Planck Institute (MPI) of Geoanthropology in the Green Arabia Project revealed...
- The scientists, researchers and specialists from the kingdom, Australia, the UK, Italy and the US are studying archaeological materials from different sites
- The laboratory analyses of radiocarbon (C14) indicate that the peak of human settlement at the site was during the sixth and early fifth millennium BC
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Saudi Arabia announces bid to host World Cup in 2034
The bid "intends to deliver a world-class tournament and will draw inspiration from Saudi Arabia's ongoing social and economic transformation...
- Sport is a major component of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 reform agenda, which aims to transforms Saudi Arabia into a tourism and business hub.
- In the coming weeks, the kingdom is set to host the final LIV Golf League tournament of the regular season and a boxing match featuring Anthony Joshua.
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Jericho pins tourism hopes on UNESCO listing
Despite many cultural treasures, there were only 32,535 hotel guests in the Jericho area in the first half of this...
- Jericho drew international attention in September when it was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- The city also draws visits by Israeli Arabs, descendants of Palestinians who stayed on their land after Israel's creation in 1948.
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Turkey bans concert by French singer over support for Israel
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‘The Eternaut’ echoes fight against tyranny: Ricardo Darin
Survival through teamwork: It's a tale as old as time with particular resonance today, says Argentine actor Ricardo Darin of...
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Tunics & turbans: Afghan students don Taliban-imposed uniforms
Kabul, Afghanistan - Since the start of the school year in March, Afghan boys have been required to wear new...
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Remains of 5,000-year-old noblewoman found in Peru dig
The woman's funerary trousseau, which was presented to reporters at the culture ministry, included a toucan's beak, a stone bowl...
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Anti-hero Star Wars series “Andor” heads towards its finale
Paris, France -- If "Andor" -- which returns from Tuesday for its second and final season -- has been received...
- For Disney, the success of "Andor" stands out as a new hope for a franchise that has become hit-or-miss with audiences in recent years.
- That is why it has banked heavily on the 12-episode story, which cost a staggering $645 million to make, according to Forbes magazine.
‘Diriyah Tan’ unveiled to celebrate Saudi tourism hub’s rich heritage
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Diriyah Company has collaborated with Pantone to produce "Diriyah Tan," a color that embodies the essence...
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$20 million rare blue diamond goes on show in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -- A rare blue diamond valued at $20 million went on pre-auction display on Tuesday...
- The 10-carat Mediterranean Blue, which will go on sale in Geneva next month, is the showpiece of a collection estimated at $100 million, organizers said.
- "Included in the group are the largest flawless diamond in the world... the second largest red diamond known to exist and several diamonds over 100 carats," Sotheby's said.