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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Europe’s largest art fair reports ‘record’ prices for Van Gogh, Picasso
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS – Europe's largest art fair closed its doors on Friday with organizers saying that sales, including a rare...
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Joseph the Blind heals Turkey’s troubled city
The shop has kept the nickname of its founder, whose descendants moved to Istanbul in 1950, ceding the shop to...
- The shop "Joseph the Blind" established in 1891 has kept the nickname of its founder, a Chaldean Catholic of the Syriac rite.
- The first store was destroyed in 1977, said the herbalist Suleyman Onur.
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Revenue from Saudi cinema may exceed $1bn by 2030
The revenue of Saudi cinemas increased by 9.47% to approximately US$240 million until December 25, 2022, compared to 2021's revenue...
- The revenue of Saudi cinemas increased by 9.47% to approximately US$240 million until December 25, 2022, compared to 2021's revenue of US$232 million, a latest report points out
- Although the Saudi film industry is still in its infancy, the goal is to increase the number of local films shown in theaters to 70 per year by 2030
Justin Bieber sells music rights for $200 mn
Contemporary stars including Justin Timberlake and Shakira have sold large stakes in their work - both also struck deals with...
- Hipgnosis did not publicly disclose terms of the deal, but a source close to the matter told AFP it was worth around $200 million
- The company said they acquired Bieber's interest in his publishing copyrights to his 290-song back catalog - all of his music released prior to December 31, 2021
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Egypt archaeologists uncover 1800-year-old ‘complete’ Roman city
Cairo, Egypt---Egyptian archaeologists said Tuesday they had discovered an 1,800-year-old "complete residential city from the Roman-era" in the heart of...
- The city, dating to the second and third centuries, is the "oldest and most important city found on the eastern bank of Luxor," said an official.
- Inside the workshops, researchers found a collection of pots, tools and "bronze and copper Roman coins."
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Camel beauty contest season gets underway in Abu Dhabi
Al Dhafra, UAE--The 16th Al Dhafra Festival has kicked off as part of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s camel beauty...
- The festival aims to preserve and develop heritage activities, and enable camel owners to continue the tradition of breeding and caring for camels
- The event will continue until February 2 at Madinat Zayed in Al Dhafra
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Buzz Aldrin, second man on the Moon, marries on 93rd birthday
LOS ANGELES, US - Legendary Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the second person to set foot on the Moon, said he...
- Aldrin and Anca Faur, executive vice president of Buzz Aldrin Ventures, were wed in a private ceremony.
- The US astronaut is the last surviving member of the Apollo 11 mission, during which he and Neil Armstrong become the first people to set foot on the Moon, on July 20, 1969.
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16th Al Dhafra Festival to launch Sunday
AL DHAFRA, UAE - The competitions and concluding activities of the 16th Al Dhafra Festival will begin Sunday as part...
- The festival also enables camel owners to continue the tradition of breeding and caring for camels.
- The festival will also highlight the role of the camel in the Emirati and GCC’s culture.
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Saudi herders use ‘special language’ to train camel
The mode of communication, known as Alheda'a, was inscribed last month on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage.
- A skilled camel herder can use his voice alone to soothe an animal, make it kneel and even signal a change in direction as they trudge together through desert sands, said UNESCO.
- Alheda'a can be deployed for a range of tasks: bringing together a scattered herd threatened by a coming sandstorm, for example, or soothing camels as they drink water.
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Jeddah to showcase Uzbekistan’s ‘cultural heritage’ at Biennale
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia--Jeddah will host the first Islamic arts event from 23rd January to 23rd April 23, 2023, which will...
- It will be organized by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia
- The Jeddah exhibition will feature 17 exhibits reflecting Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage
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Saudi Red Sea Film Foundation invests in new Johnny Depp film
Paris, France--A Saudi film fund announced Thursday that it is investing in Johnny Depp's new movie, a French period drama...
- The Red Sea Film Foundation said in a statement that it was backing the new film, "Jeanne du Barry", directed by France's Maiwenn, who also stars in the title role.
- The Saudi foundation, formed in 2019, has already funded some 170 African and Arab movies, it said, but this is its first foray into European cinema.
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‘Promoting reading key to a knowledge-based society’
“By strengthening the habit of reading among people, we aim to contribute to comprehensive development and sustainable education, and to...
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Over 12m people visit Riyadh Season in 60 days
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Two months after their launch, on October 11, 2023, Riyadh Season events had already attracted 12...
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Saudi football dominates Gulf sports scene this year
The Kingdom's football undergoes a historic transformation in 2023 with major investments and player signings, and Saudi Arabia wins the...
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10m people attend Riyadh Season 2023 events in first 50 days, says report
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - According to the Riyadh Season, 10 million people took part in the activities organized in the...
- Riyadh Season 2023 started in late October, and since then, it has witnessed a large visitor turnout at all entertainment areas.
- At the Season, visitors can enjoy concerts, exhibitions, festivals and other events in which celebrities and prominent brands participate.
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Strategic investments accelerate KSA’s esports market
Vision 2030 is fueling Saudi Arabia's esports surge, with NEOM World Cup 2024 set to elevate its status as a...
- Vision 2030 is fueling Saudi Arabia's esports surge, with NEOM World Cup 2024 set to elevate its status as a global digital entertainment leader.
- With initiatives to foster inclusivity and address infrastructural challenges, Saudi Arabia is poised to reshape the future of competitive gaming.
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7,000 digital marriage contracts delivered in Abu Dhabi since Oct
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has introduced a new service that allows marriage contracts to be...
- This is the first service of its kind and it enables the marriage contract to be sent directly to the spouses during the contract session.
- Customers can review the available times of the authorized officiants and receive the results of the suitors' medical examination automatically.