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Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.

Bird call contest boosts conservation awareness in Hong Kong’s concrete jungle

The competition brought nearly 100 people together, including a contestant who mimicked the critically endangered yellow-crested cockatoo.

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Lebanese craftsman keeps up tradition of tarboosh hat-making

Tripoli, Lebanon -- Nestled among shops in a bustling market in north Lebanon's Tripoli, Mohammed al-Shaar is at his workshop...

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‘Humanitarian workers play key role in restoring hope’

"Humanitarian work knows no geographical or political boundaries; it does not recognize distinctions between cultures, nationalities, religions, and sects; and...
  • Humanitarian workers, driven by their passion and dedication, work tirelessly to alleviate suffering, provide basic services, and restore hope to communities and individuals
  • Humanitarian work transcends cultural, national, and religious borders and unites individuals in their noble quest to serve humanity, says Sheikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al-Thani
Geostrategy

Saudi Arabia’s football rise ‘long-term project’, says top official

The Saudi Pro League has a years-long commitment from the kingdom's rulers in its goal to become one of the...
  • The Saudi league's rapid expansion has drawn comparisons with the Chinese Super League, which sucked in players for exorbitant sums until clubs hit financial problems.
  • The no-expense-spared revamp is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's ambitious Vision 2030 project, which aims to reshape the economy of the world's top oil exporter.
Arts & Culture

25 teams attending Afro-Arab Esports League 2023 in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Afro-Arab Esports League, which opened Saturday in Saudi Arabia, will see participation from over 25...
  • These teams will compete for three days in a variety of tournaments tailored for both men and women, covering popular games such as eFootball and Valorant.
  • Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan said the arrangement of the Afro-Arab Esports League demonstrated of the sector's importance in both the Arab and African realms.
Arts & Culture

UAE beat New Zealand to win second T20 match

Asif Khan finished off the job with an unbeaten 48 as he smacked New Zealand skipper Tim Southee for three...
  • Set 143 to win after again choosing to bowl first, the UAE lost opener Aryansh Sharma without scoring before Waseem and Vriitya Aravind (25) steadied the innings
  • Captain Muhammad Waseem struck four fours and three sixes in his 29-ball knock, which ended when he skied left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner to extra cover
Arts & Culture

Barbie film draws crowds in Saudi Arabia, generates buzz

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - After being banned in several Arab countries, blockbuster film Barbie in Saudi Arabia is drawing huge...
  • The unexpected success of the film Barbie in Saudi Arabia has become a symbol of the dramatic societal changes taking place in the conservative kingdom
  • Just a mere eight years ago, the country had no movie theaters and was known for strict enforcement of gender-based segregation and dress codes
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Iran sentences film-maker over Cannes-selected movie

The film-makers will only serve one-twentieth of their sentence, about nine days, while the remainder "will be suspended over five...
  • "Leila's Brothers", a rich and complex tale of a family struggling with economic hardship in Tehran, has been banned in Iran since its release last year
  • Saeed Roustaee and the movie's producer Javad Noruzbegi were found guilty of "contributing to propaganda of the opposition against the Islamic system"
Arts & Culture

‘Barbie’ retains top spot at N.American box office for fourth week

Los Angeles, United States - Warner Bros.' hit "Barbie" dominated North American box offices for a fourth consecutive week, industry estimates...
  • Industry watcher Exhibitor Relations estimated this weekend's haul for "Barbie" at $33.7 million, bringing its domestic total to $526 million.
  • Starring Margot Robbie as the iconic doll and Ryan Gosling as boyfriend Ken, "Barbie" has earned a whopping $1.2 billion worldwide.
Arts & Culture

Pokemon hooks kids, parents and investors

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - Dressed up and ready for battle, around 10,000 Pokemon fans have descended here this weekend, looking for fun...
  • Ranging from Pikachu the mouse to Jigglypuff the balloon to the jackal-headed Lucario, there are now more than 1,000 different Pokemon characters.
  • The Pokemon World Championships, being held this weekend in Japan for the first time ever, will see the world's best players of the video and the card game.
Arts & Culture

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

Bird call contest boosts conservation awareness in Hong Kong’s concrete jungle

The competition brought nearly 100 people together, including a contestant who mimicked the critically endangered yellow-crested cockatoo.
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Saudi Arabia draw with Japan to keep World Cup hopes alive

Saitama, Japan --  Saudi Arabia battled to a 0-0 away draw with already qualified Japan on Tuesday to keep their...
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Italian paper prints fully-AI edition, but not to ‘kill’ journalism

Rome, Italy -- In a world first, an Italian newspaper is printing a fully AI-generated edition for a month in...
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Jet skis in the desert: winter lake creates Saudi watersports oasis

Az Zulfī, Saudi Arabia -- The ear-splitting roar of his jet ski fills the air as Hamza al-Hamm thunders past,...
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Second edition of Saudi art biennale seeks to modernize Islamic tradition

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Under a vast canopy of tents in the Saudi city of Jeddah, religious artefacts are on display...
  • Arts Biennale features as its centrepiece segments of the "kiswa", the black cloth embroidered with gold and silver that covers the Kaaba
  • Under his "Vision 2030", Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has sought to transform the kingdom's image
World Economic Forum

Art and culture retain power to humanize the Intelligent Age, says WEF’s Fowler

Davos, Switzerland -- In an age where artificial intelligence is reshaping our lives, the World Economic Forum's Arts and Culture...
  • I see talent emerging in the MENA region, UAE especially. Saudi Arabia is extremely exciting at the moment with the focus they're placing on culture, Fowler said.
  • The UAE is extremely forward-thinking. They absolutely have a finger on the pulse when it comes to technology and how technology can be integrated into everyday life.
World Economic Forum

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...
  • Peter-Lucas Jones, a Time100 AI 2024 List honoree, discussed AI's role in preserving the Te Reo Maori language at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
  • His team at Te Hiku Media developed Te Reo Maori natural language processing tools and an automatic speech recognition model.