Saudi RCU begins rock excavation for Sharaan Resort in AlUla
ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has marked a significant milestone in the development of the...
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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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Hollywood sensation Jason Momoa is new ‘Chief Island Officer’ of Yas Island Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Yas Island Abu Dhabi, the country’s leisure and entertainment destination, appoints Jason Momoa to be the...
- American actor Momoa assumes the former role of stand-up comedian Kevin Hart who announced the end of his reign as Chief Island Officer earlier this year
- In the new trailer video, Jason is seen making a casual yet epic entrance on a paddle board announcing that his calling has led him to “this ridiculously awesome job.”
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Are online greetings widening social distance?
Al-Ruwayeh, however, acknowledged that the contacts in the virtual realm have helped some people who suffer from loneliness to compensate...
- Experts say virtual communication eliminates emotional expressions, but also creates channels for dialogue for many individuals
- Posting too many Eid greetings simultaneously can create distractions and communication difficulties, they point out
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ADMSC, Abu Dhabi Marine ink deal to organize Dalma Race
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club (ADMSC) signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Marine for the sponsorship...
- Organized by the Cultural Programs and Heritage Festival Committee and Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, it will feature the world’s longest 60ft dhow race – running for 125km.
- This includes a local souq, traditional activities, competitions and handicrafts, preserving the emirate’s marine heritage for future generations.
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Yara, Fouad Wahed enthrall Arab music fans at Eid al Fitr concert
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Arab music and culture fans in Al Ain were treated to a special Eid al Fitr...
- The concert was organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism at Al Ain Convention Centre.
- Fouad Abdul Wahed showcased the depth of regional music with some of his classics, including Yal Beed, Al Hob Al Kbeer and Awsafek 3ajab.
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Egypt’s village traditions in peril as costs rise
Multi-day weddings, feeding the bereaved and homemade bread are all becoming things of the past in rural Egypt.
- In a year, the Egyptian pound has lost nearly half of its value, pushing consumer prices to more than double in the import-dependent country.
- Weddings in Nubian villages -- renowned for their long extravagant parties -- are no longer three-day, nine-meal affairs to which the entire town is invited.
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UAE celebrates Sheikh Zayed’s humanitarian vision
Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and the Ruler of Ajman, described Sheikh Zayed as a role...
- UAE leaders pay tribute to the late Sheikh Zayed on Zayed Humanitarian Work Day, commemorating his legacy of giving, humanitarianism, and vision for tolerance
- They emphasized the importance of continuing the Founding Father's work and promoting benevolence within the Emirati community and across the world
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Photographer tricks Instagram with AI images
Jos Avery, an engineer and lawyer by training, used AI program Midjourney to create images with brief text instructions and...
- "At the beginning, I don't think many people thought the images were photographs," he said. "The eyes and skin were unrealistic."
- He fixed these glitches with a dose of Adobe Photoshop, eventually populating his Instagram feed with stunning and stark portraits of beautiful -- but unreal -- people.
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New deal to transform Dubai into a Global Music City
The MoU aims to strengthen the emirate's creative economy and support entrepreneurs, individuals, and the local music and artistic production...
- Dubai Culture has forged a strategic alliance with Music Nation Copyrights Management and DGMC Production to propel the emirate's music industry to worldwide recognition
- The partnership aims to ensure that these business structures bolster the success of local industries while leveraging the expertise of Music Nation and DGMC, says an official
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Jordan’s Mansaf: Rooted in war, symbol of peace
Mansaf, the kingdom's national dish of lamb cooked in dried yogurt, served with rice and nuts, was inscribed on UNESCO's...
- Long before it became a symbol of peace -- traditionally shared to mark the end of tribal feuds -- mansaf was born on the eve of battle, according to one version of history.
- Large platters are traditionally shared between around a dozen people, using only the right hand, while the left is placed behind the back.
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Pablo Picasso: king of the $100 million club
Picasso was not only a painter, his oeuvre also includes sculptures, drawings, ceramics, engravings, lithographs, illustrated books and ballet costumes....
- Five works by the Spanish artist have been sold for more than $100 million (93 million euros), 16 for more than $50 million, and 39 for more than $30 million
- "The Women of Algiers (Version O)", painted in 1955, is the most expensive work by Picasso ever sold at auction, going for $179.4 million on May 11, 2015
Saudi RCU begins rock excavation for Sharaan Resort in AlUla
ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has marked a significant milestone in the development of the...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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