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Agthia 9M profit nearly triples

Third-quarter revenue increased 14.4 percent.

UAB nine-month profit rises 6%

Loan growth, lower impairment charges boost earnings

du 9M profit up 10.8%

Revenue grows as connectivity demand supports earnings

Al Rajhi Bank 9M profit up

Revenue growth lifts earnings despite higher provisions

Mashreq prices Dim Sum bond

UAE bank raises offshore renminbi funding

‘Curly is beautiful’: Tunisian women embrace natural hair

Tunis, Tunisia -- Tunisian mother Mouna Jebali had long used a flat iron to straighten her thick hair, but with...

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Walking sharks, bombing crocodiles: Italian Brainrot memes only kids know

Shouty, crude and often nonsensical Italian voiceovers feature in many of the clips made by people in various countries that...

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New generation of Moroccan filmmakers basks in Cannes glory

Seeking to support and promote its national cinema, Morocco has spent 60 about $60m annually on productions since 2012. Moroccan...
  • Director Asmae El Moudir, 32, won the coveted prize for directing in the Un Certain Regard section for her film "Kadib Abyad" ("The Mother of All Lies")
  • Director Kamal Lazraq, 38, used Casablanca as the setting for his first feature film "Les Meutes" ("Hounds"), which won the jury prize in the Un Certain Regard section
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Iraq displays Italy returned ancient stone tablet

The tablet- whose text is written in cuneiform, the Babylonian alphabet- bears the insignia of Shalmaneser III, the Assyrian king...
  • The tablet arrived in the 1980s in Italy, where the police seized it, said LM Hussein, director of Baghdad's council of antiquities and heritage.
  • The Italian authorities handed it over to Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid during a visit to Bologna over the past week.
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‘UAE is all for gender equality, women empowerment’

"We firmly believe that the full, equal and meaningful participation and inclusion of women across society is essential for achieving...
  • UAE Minister of State, Noura Al Kaabi, announces a $15 million pledge to UN Women over the next three years (2023-2025)
  • The funds are aimed to advance gender equality, women empowerment, and the Women, Peace and Security agenda worldwide
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar sign MoU to enhance cultural cooperation

Doha, UAE - Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cultural cooperation in...
  • Prince Badr led the Saudi delegation in the inaugural meeting of the Culture, Tourism, and Entertainment Committee, a subsidiary of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council
  • The committee meeting, held in Doha, saw the participation of government representatives from various sectors, and it served as a platform to discuss collaborative initiatives
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New life breathed into Tunisia’s bagpipes

Known as Mizwad, the Tunisian bagpipe was once banned from airwaves but has now been embraced by artists infusing its...
  • Most musical historians agree the mizwad first appeared in Tunisia at the beginning of the 20th century and was confined to working-class suburbs for decades.
  • The mizwad spawned its own musical style that was frowned upon by authorities for associations with alcohol, drugs and prison -- where many songs were composed.
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AI meets VR to keep Holocaust memory alive

Through AI, users of a VR headset can have a "conversation" with Holocaust survivor Inge Auerbacher, asking about her encounters...
  • The project is a collaboration between Los Angeles-based company StoryFile, the World Jewish Congress and Facebook-owner Meta,
  • StoryFile co-founder Stephen Smith, who has worked in Holocaust education, said the technology allows users to "talk to history through the people who went through it".
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Ronaldo puts swagger in Saudi football

Al Nassr forward's first season in the kingdom ended with a whimper, but Saudi football has never enjoyed such attention.
  • Al Nassr's Twitter followers have jumped from 800,000 to more than four million and swelled from two million to 14 million-plus on Instagram.
  • Ronaldo has pledged to stay in Saudi next year and backed the Saudi league to eventually become one of the world's top five.
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Jordanian-Saudi royal wedding marks historic union

The couple exchanged their vows in a traditional Muslim wedding ceremony called "katb al-ketab" in an open-air gazebo adorned with...
  • The couple exchanged their vows in a traditional Muslim wedding ceremony called "katb al-ketab" in an open-air gazebo adorned with flowers
  • The bride, adorned in an exquisite white dress designed by Lebanese designer Elie Saab, arrived at Zahran Palace in a 1968 Rolls-Royce Phantom V
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‘UAE is laboratory of past, present and future’

"Aside from the obvious things - the construction of museums and large collections - it seems to me that the...
  • La Biennale di Venezia president, Roberto Cicutto, commends the UAE's dedication to cultural development and youth education
  • On UAE Pavilion's "Aridly Abundant" theme, he says it aligns with the Venice Biennale's focus on addressing environmental challenges
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Abu Dhabi event transforms global falconry

The exhibition has become a popular platform for falconers to purchase elite captive-bred falcons from local and international farms.
  • Last year's exhibition saw the sale of the most expensive falcon in its history, the American-bred "Pure Gyre - Ultra White" for $275,000.
  • The breeding of falcons in captivity represented a real revolution in falconry and sustainability and the revival of this heritage.

‘Curly is beautiful’: Tunisian women embrace natural hair

Tunis, Tunisia -- Tunisian mother Mouna Jebali had long used a flat iron to straighten her thick hair, but with...
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Portraits of pain: smuggled Palestinian art shows trauma of Gaza

Smuggled art pieces from Gaza are on display in an exhibition in Amman showcasing pain, suffering and a strong resolve...
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‘Amazing’ AI de-ages Tom Hanks in new film ‘Here’

Los Angeles, United States - Tom Hanks has praised the "amazing" use of artificial intelligence to de-age him "in real time"...
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Five charged over ketamine death of ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry

Los Angeles, United States - Five people who allegedly supplied ketamine to "Friends" star Matthew Perry in a bid to exploit...
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Saudi Arabia submits official bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034 after successful Qatar event in 2022

The next steps include official visits by FIFA and a comprehensive evaluation of the bid.
  • This bid highlights Saudi Arabia’s commitment to Vision 2030
  • Saudi Arabia is currently the sole nation bidding for the 2034 World Cup
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Unveiling Tunis: mural celebrates ‘invisible’ talents

Tunis, Tunisia - In the old medina of Tunis, a wall installation titled "1001 Bricks" showcases the talents of "invisible" creators,...
  • Led by Swiss artist Anne Francey, the project took shape over a year through workshops that culminated in a large bas-relief made of carved and painted clay bricks
  • The initiative follows Francey's 2019 project "1001 Hands", inspired by the "One Thousand and One Nights" fairytale, emphasising stories that intersect endlessly
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Canon Middle East, Dubai Business Women Council launch ‘Women Who Empower’ campaign

Canon Middle East and DBWC launch the 'Women Who Empower' campaign, offering training and opportunities for women in imaging and...
  • Aligned with this year's International Women's Day theme, "Inspire Inclusion," the campaign focuses on empowering women through a variety of platforms
  • These include webinars, mentorship opportunities, and networking events, aimed at showcasing their work and fostering their professional growth