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Qualcomm to Alphawave for $2.4 bn

The deal makes Alphawave the latest tech company to depart London.

Equinor signs $27 bn gas deal

The 10-year contract was signed with Centrica.

ADNOC Drilling secures $1.15bn contract

The contract for two jack-up rigs begins in the second quarter.

Etihad Q1 profit $187 million

This is a 30% YoY increase over Q1 2025.

Yalla Group Q1 revenue $83m

Net income rose to $36.4 million, a 17% YoY increase.

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...

PSG allows Al Hilal to contact Mbappe over $333 million deal

Osaka, Japan - Paris Saint-Germain have given Saudi club Al Hilal permission to speak to Kylian Mbappe after tabling a world...
  • The Riyadh-based club has made a formal offer by letter, a source told AFP, but such a transfer could only be made with the agreement of Mbappe.
  • Mbappe has one year left on his contract with PSG, who want him to leave now rather than for nothing next summer.

Arabian Nights in Malaysia: Middle Eastern cuisine and adventure await Arab tourists

Malaysia's Bukit Bintang district offers a delightful fusion of Middle Eastern cuisine and bustling tourist attractions to charm Arab travelers.
  • Authentic Arab food, especially the Levantine variety, in Bukit Bintang is as easily available as in Doha or Kuwait
  • Presence of Yemeni-themed restaurants not only enhances the cuisine scene but pays homage to Malaysia's historical connections with Yemen

Iraq’s marshes along with a way of life are dying

Even at their center in Chibayish, only a few expanses of the ancient waterways - home to a Marsh Arab...
  • Both the Mesopotamian marshes, and the culture of the Marsh Arabs or Ma'adan have UNESCO world heritage status.
  • The Ma'adan have hunted and fished in the marshes for 5,000 years, building houses from woven reeds on floating reed islands.

Louvre Abu Dhabi displays new collection of artworks from across the world

ABU DHABI, UAE – The Louvre Abu Dhabi has displayed new acquisitions including three artworks by Pablo Picasso alongside loans...
  • The artworks complement the museum’s narrative and enrich its collection and serve as windows into different eras, civilisations and artistic movements.
  • Each item tells a unique story, shedding light on the richness of human creativity and the timelessness of artistic expression.

Youth hold the keys to a brighter future

Pinning high hopes on the capabilities and determination of young people to achieve a better future for humanity, Pisar emphasizes...
  • Dr Leah Pisar, President of the Aladdin Project, believes youth can play a significant role in addressing global challenges
  • In a lecture at the Emerging Peacemakers Forum, she pins high hopes on young people's capabilities and determination

First Saudi at Paris Fashion Week underlines dramatic changes

Paris, France - Saudi Arabia is continuing its multi-billion-dollar entry into all aspects of global culture, hitting a new milestone on...
  • Mohammed Ashi's haute couture show - his first as part of the official roster after years of dressing top celebrities - is "the peak of my career," he said at a cocktail soiree
  • Ashi forged his own path, having left the kingdom three decades ago, but his promotion to the top league is neatly timed as Riyadh announces its own fashion week in October

UAE to host two new international falconry events in Dec

Dubai, UAE - The International Federation for Falconry Sports and Racing (IFFSR) announced it will host the inaugural editions of...
  • The first edition of the Cup, set to take place over a 400-metre distance, will feature the participation of members of the International Federation for Falconry Sports and Racing.
  • The inaugural edition of the International Forum for Falconry Sports and Racing will focus on reviewing practical, scientific and field experiences related to falcons and the sport

Hajj pilgrims continue rituals on third day of Eid Al-Adha in Mina

Mina, Saudi Arabia – Pilgrims were continuing with their religious rites on Friday, the third day of Eid Al-Adha, participating...
  • Upon completion of the stoning of satan ritual, the faithful were moving towards the Grand Holy Mosque for the farewell circumambulation.
  • Bahrain’s Minister of Information, Ramzan bin Abdullah Al-Noaimi, has praised the successful execution of this year’s Hajj season.

Sports key pillar as UAE emerges as soft power center

Everyone in the sports delegations taking part in the future forums now has a greater obligation to spare no effort...
  • UAE has evolved into a strategic and powerful center for soft power, says Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai
  • Sports play a pivotal role as one of the most significant pillars of this soft power, adds Sheikh Ahmed, who is also President of the UAE National Olympic Committee

‘God’s guests’: Saudis safeguard hajj hospitality tradition

Luxury accommodations and air-conditioned shopping malls have not replaced the deeply ingrained culture of hospitality in Islam's holiest city.
  • Hospitality gains even more currency during hajj -- one of the five pillars of Islam that all Muslims with the means must undertake at least once in their lives.
  • A state-led initiative by the education ministry that has dispatched hundreds of Mecca's school children to help with hajj.

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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1200 year old ebony wood poles discovered at Jeddah’s Othman bin Affan Mosque site

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - The Jeddah Historic District Program has announced the discovery of the two ebony wood poles at ...

Alicia Keys to perform at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024 on March 9

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Jeddah is poised to host Alicia Keys, the legendary musician, singer, and multiple Grammy-award winner, at...

Empowering Arab women Sheikha Bodour’s key focus

Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, from the American University of Sharjah, advocates for diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning in leadership roles...

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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.

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

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.