Filmmaker Panahi cheered on return to Iran after Cannes triumph
Paris, France - Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi was given a hero's welcome by supporters on his return to Tehran on...
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Joseph Nye, influential political scientist, who coined ‘soft power,’ dies at 88
Washington, United States - Joseph Nye, a versatile and influential political scientist and US policymaker who coined the term "soft...
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Riyadh to host Peace and Sport Middle East Forum in Oct
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- For the first time, Riyadh will host the Peace and Sport Middle East Forum, powered by...
- The forum will be held under the theme, “Sport is an answer for peace”, at the Cultural Palace in Riyadh-based Diplomatic Quarter
- The kingdom will be hosting several big sporting events as it aims to attract foreign interest as it diversifies its economy away from oil
Sheikha Bodour to chair revamped board at American University of Sharjah
SHARJAH -- Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has outlines the restructuring...
- The Board of Trustees of the American University of Sharjah has been restructured
- New board members to begin their term in October. Membership term set for three years
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Japan’s second-oldest museum forced to crowdfund to pay bills
The museum in central Tokyo, which features a model of a blue whale outside, has previously turned to crowdfunding for...
- The head of the 146-year-old museum, Kenichi Shinoda, said in a video announcing the crowdfunding on Monday that they wanted to save the museum's collections.
- More than 30,000 people have donated a total of 480 million yen to the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo, easily surpassing the 100-million-yen target.
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UAE focuses on developing a national astronaut team
"Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi is currently on the longest space mission in Arab history ... This mission has elevated the...
- As Emirati Sultan Al Neyadi completes Arab's longest space mission and first ISS spacewalk, UAE's Astronaut Program now boasts four qualified astronauts
- MBRSC plans a mid-2024 launch for the advanced MBZ-SAT as UAE strengthens space ties with Bahrain, Kuwait, and seeks collaborations with Egypt and Saudi Arabia
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Kuwait bars film from screening for showing trans actor
The film titled 'Talk to Me' features Australian actor Zoe Terakes. (AFP)
- The film titled 'Talk to Me', which is currently in theatres in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, features transgender Australian actor Zoe Terakes.
- Gulf Arab states, including Kuwait, the UAE and Saudi Arabia -- all of which outlaw homosexuality -- routinely censor films that contain LGBTQ references.
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Gaza open-air cinema a breath of fresh air for Palestinians
Cinemas were forced to close in the late 1980s during the first Palestinian uprising, or intifada. They reopened following the...
- The first film screenings in Gaza date to the 1940s, with the opening of the Samer Cinema, whose building now houses a car dealership.
- Cinemas were forced to close in the late 1980s during the first Palestinian uprising, or intifada.
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Teachers play key role in shaping future generations
“The real development of the education sector requires attracting the expertise of Emirati educators. Without empowering them to perform effectively,...
- Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, the UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the EHRC, underscores the pivotal role of teachers in shaping the future
- The UAE minister emphasizes that teachers are not just imparting academic knowledge but are also instrumental in the formation of balanced personalities
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French footballer Maximin to play for Al-Ahli after three-year deal
Paris, France - French winger Allan Saint-Maximin on Sunday signed a three-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli after leaving English club...
- Saint-Maximin, 26, made 124 appearances for Saudi-backed Newcastle and scored 13 goals since joining from Nice in 2019.
- The financial terms of the deal were not revealed but English press reports have estimated it to be in the region of $38.5 million.
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Saudi club Al-Ahli signs Manchester City player Riyad Mahrez
London, United Kingdom - Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez has left the treble winners to join Saudi side Al-Ahli, the two...
- The 32-year-old Algerian winger joined Pep Guardiola's team in 2018 from Leicester, winning 11 major trophies at the club.
- City agreed a fee understood to be worth up to £30 million ($38.6 million) with Al-Ahli last week.
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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.
Filmmaker Panahi cheered on return to Iran after Cannes triumph
Paris, France - Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi was given a hero's welcome by supporters on his return to Tehran on...
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‘Cultural initiatives key to nation’s advancement’
"Poetry holds a distinguished position among literary arts, especially within the Arabic language. As the foundational literary form in Arabic,...
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MIA Art Collection boosts gender equality in art
The MIA Art Collection aims to bridge the gap between the art scene and the business sector, empowering women artists,...
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Technology transforms Ramadan traditions across GCC
During Ramadan, GCC residents are using digital tools that are enhancing the observance of this sacred month, offering new ways...
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Riyadh set to debut historic Saudi opera ‘Zarqa Al-Yamama’ on April 25
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The capital city of Riyadh is abuzz with excitement as preparations are underway for the premiere...
- The opera is poised to make history as the first grand opera produced in the Kingdom and the largest Arabic grand opera ever staged
- The opera revolves around the legendary figure of Zarqa al-Yamama, a woman from the Geddes tribe known for her foresight and sharp intuition
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UAE becomes global hub for international education
International education is evolving in the Gulf region amid unique challenges and strengths, Rania Hussein, Deputy Head at the Swiss...
- Global education is evolving in the Gulf region amid unique challenges and strengths, Rania Hussein, Deputy Head at the Swiss International School Dubai, tells TRENDS.
- Government policies ensure educational excellence through strict quality assurance, while aligning learning with future work landscapes, adds Rania during the interview.
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UAE backs women in climate action, gender equality
“Today’s frameworks to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment ring hollow in the face of the war on Gaza, which...
- UAE Minister of State Noura Al Kaabi emphasizes the importance of enhancing national systems to promote gender equality.
- The UAE ranks among the top 10 countries for gender equality, showcasing significant progress on the Gender Inequality Index.