Maori-led AI initiative can revolutionize language preservation, says Peter-Lucas Jones
Davos, Switzerland -- Peter-Lucas Jones, a Kaitaia native, who has been listed in the prestigious Time100 AI 2024 List, was...
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Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured at Locarno Film Festival
Held on the shores of Lake Maggiore, in the Italian-speaking Ticino region of southern Switzerland, films are screened in Locarno's...
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Word power: Gender-neutral language need of the hour
"Despite all of the lovely words spoken by every company and organization during events such as International Women’s Day to...
- Many airlines and airports continue to use gender-specific language despite efforts towards gender equality in the Gulf region
- Gender-specific language is a reminder of historical bias that hinders efforts towards gender equality and this needs to change
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Cleopatra had white skin, Hellenistic features, Egypt to Netflix
Cairo, Egypt - Egypt's antiquities ministry insisted on Thursday that Cleopatra had "white skin and Hellenistic characteristics" in an ongoing row...
- "Queen Cleopatra", produced by Jada Pinkett Smith and starring Adele James, is due for release on the streaming platform on May 10
- Legend hails the queen born in around 69 BC as a great beauty, but the colour of her skin is largely open to interpretation
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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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Archaeological sites discovered in Southern Saudi Arabia
ABHA, SAUDI ARABIA - The Heritage Commission announced its most prominent discovery in Jurash, Asir region, as one of the...
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US teens make efforts for Jewish-Muslim dialogue in New Jersey suburb
TEANECK, US - They are only teenagers, but a pair of New Jersey high school students -- one Jewish and one...
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Law, politics hamper UK museum return of artifacts
LONDON, UK - British museums, like others across Europe, are under pressure to return artworks taken during the colonial era, including...
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Healthcare experts must keep up with tech innovations
She emphasizes the significant impact of technology on the healthcare sector and highlighted the 'Let's Talk Innovation' Symposium's focus on...
- Dr. Kalthoom AlBlooshi of EHS emphasizes the need for professionals to stay abreast of technological advancements in healthcare.
- The 'Let's Talk Innovation' Symposium aims to engage the youth in shaping the future of the UAE healthcare sector, adds AlBlooshi.
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Qatar eyes second successive Asian Cup in final against Jordan
Doha, Qatar - An Asian Cup full of late goals and surprises reaches a climax on Saturday when hosts and holders...
- With much of the crowd behind them and as reigning champions, Qatar will be expected to beat a Jordan side ranked 29 places below them by FIFA
- In striker Akram Afif, Qatar have one of the players of the tournament and he scored a glorious goal against Iran to take his tally to five in six games
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Butter chicken battle hits Indian court
Moti Mahal, one of the city's oldest restaurant chains, accuses rival of falsely taking credit for inventing the marinated chicken...
- The lawsuit, running to over 2,000 pages, claims that Moti Mahal's founder first crafted the dish by adding a rich tomato-based gravy to leftover chicken to keep the pieces moist
- The restaurant is seeking 20 million rupees ($240,000) in damages, and wants the court to bar Daryaganj from claiming its family pioneered the recipes