Saudi Film “Norah”, backed by Red Sea Fund, secures official selection at Cannes
Directed by Tawfik Alzaidi, this Saudi film earned its place in the 'Un Certain Regard' section of the prestigious festival,...
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Beyonce album highlights the Black women changing country music
Nashville, United States - "Twenty-three in Music City / With dreams and high-heeled boots / Singin' for a crowd of blue...
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Strategic investments accelerate KSA’s esports market
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Unity crucial for Arabs on global media platforms
He calls for the creation of clear and common executive mechanisms to crystallize the Arab countries' position and examine the...
- Saudi Arabia calls for a unified Arab position on international media platforms to address the dissemination of content that lacks respect for Arab societies' values
- Saudi Media Minister Al-Dosary emphasizes the significance of media in promoting cooperation, dialogue, tolerance, and respect for diverse values and cultures
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‘AI, blockchain complementary, must be used responsibly’
The responsible AI must enhance education, everyday life, and work, while blockchain protocols must be democratized in a decentralized society,...
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Greed fueling suffering around the world, says US rapper Will.i.am
Greed is the biggest problem in the world, leading to wealth inequality and suffering for many, American rapper and songwriter...
- Greed is the biggest problem in the world, leading to wealth inequality and suffering for many, American rapper and songwriter Will.i.am tells TRENDS in an exclusive interview
- Will.i.am's philanthropic initiative has impacted over 12,000 students in LA, equipping them with the skills to become job creators and establish future-ready businesses
‘Everything Everywhere’ conquers all at Oscars
The surreal sci-fi film bags seven Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing, and...
- The surreal sci-fi film bags seven Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing, and Best Supporting Actor and Actress prizes
- Michelle Yeoh becomes the first Asian woman to win Best Actress for her portrayal of a Chinese laundromat owner fighting an inter-dimensional supervillain
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Justice best solution to global challenges
Wars and conflicts have made it more difficult for millions of people to live in dignity and have in turn...
- Investing in the unique capabilities of immigrants is essential, as the Mediterranean Sea has become one of the largest mass graves for victims of covert migration
- Nations are required to engage in opportunities presented by global issues that strengthens resilience in a world where division is growing and threatening global peace
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Empowering women open doors of possibility for communities to reach new heights: Sheikha Bodour
The American University of Sharjah (AUS) President was taking part in an event, "Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Business...
- Sheikha Bodour emphasizes the importance of celebrating women's contributions to their communities and empowering them
- She took part in the AUS School of Business Administration's first Women in Business event, which is part of a series of events
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Tech industry careers are getting gender neutral
Women should stop thinking that they are different from men at workplaces. Instead, they should start investing in their careers...
- It is important to be able to sense the changing business needs and adapt yourself and support your team to be in line with the change
- Strolling, jogging, running and walking are different phases of a career growth. Enjoy each phase and hang on to things that motivate you
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Unequal pay checks plague GCC workplaces
Businesses in the region need to embed diversity strategies by setting diversity KPIs to ensure fair assessments for women and...
- Reinforcing supportive workplace culture is crucial for MENA employers to effectively attract, recruit and retain talented young women, PwC Middle East’s Norma Taki tells TRENDS
- To make sustainable progress toward gender equality in the MENA region, businesses should embed diversity strategies aimed at ensuring fair assessments for women, she adds
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Saudi Arabia’s Film AlUla launches platform for women in cinema, fashion
The launch is part of a year-round program that will allow women filmmakers to collaborate with leading industry professionals and...
- The launch of AlUla Creates is part of a year-round program that will allow women filmmakers to collaborate with leading industry professionals.
- AlUla Creates is part of a wider strategy to develop a film-friendly ecosystem which will include a world-class purpose-built studio.
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Gulf women empowerment bid inspires global change
TRENDS explores the efforts and achievements made across GCC in promoting women's empowerment, and the impact these initiatives have had...
Saudi Film “Norah”, backed by Red Sea Fund, secures official selection at Cannes
Directed by Tawfik Alzaidi, this Saudi film earned its place in the 'Un Certain Regard' section of the prestigious festival,...
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Over 12m people visit Riyadh Season in 60 days
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Saudi football dominates Gulf sports scene this year
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Strategic investments accelerate KSA’s esports market
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Over 70 percent of musicians fear AI, says French-German study
PARIS, FRANCE - More than two-thirds of musicians fear that artificial intelligence will make it impossible to make a living, according...
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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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Expo City Dubai launches 10-day festival of Emirati light art and culture
DUBAI, UAE - Dhai Dubai, the first-ever Emirati-led light art festival, has launched its illuminating 10-day program at Expo City...
- The event celebrates the rich artistic tapestry of Emirati through a series of awe-inspiring artistic projections, interactive installations.
- The free-to-attend festival is created and organized by Expo City Dubai, in partnership with AGB Creative and will run from January 26 to February 4.
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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.