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SAIB reports $139 million Q1 net profit

its assets increased by 20.08 percent to $43.65bn.

Nissan forecasts $5.3bn annual net loss

Last year, it announced 9,000 job cuts worldwide.

Saudia to acquire 20 wide-body aircraft

10 of these being acquired for its flydaeal low-cost airline

ADIB’s Q1 net profit $517 million

Q1 2025 net profit before tax increased 18% YoY.

Emirates Islamic Q1 profit $394m

The bank's profit crossed AED 1bn mark for the first time.

Restoration project for Jeddah district’s old buildings completed

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Ministry of Culture, represented by the Jeddah Historic District Program, has announced the completion of...

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Women DJs electrify Egypt music scene

In Egypt, the music industry remains male-dominated, while the country's cultural establishment marginalizes and even bans electronic music artists.
  • Female partygoers for years have complained about harassment on the dance floor, while many revelers find mainstream venues too pricey.
  • Now, a generation of young women DJs are forging their own path, seeking to create more inclusive spaces for performers and party-goers alike.

Iraq apologizes after chaos at regional football tourney

BASRA, IRAQ - Iraq has apologized to its neighbor Kuwait after a scuffle in the VIP section prevented the Kuwaiti emir's...
  • Matches are taking place in the city of Basra as war-scarred Iraq hosts the regional event for the first time in over four decades.
  • The country was long banned from international football and is counting on the tournament to burnish its image.

Show goes on at Palestinian theaters despite siege

Freedom Theatre's ability to provide Jenin residents with respite is under growing strain due to repeated raids by Israeli forces.
  • Ahead of the opening night of the theatre's latest production, "Metro Gaza", the creatives woke up to find three Palestinians had been killed in an Israeli operation.
  • Jerusalem's El-Hakawati has seen its audiences dwindle since Israel began constructing a barrier around the West Bank in the early 2000s.

Ronaldo must serve two-match ban before Al Nassr debut: Official

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia---Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo still needs to serve a two-match English Football Association ban before making his Al Nassr...
  • Ronaldo was slapped with the ban in November for hitting a mobile phone out of a teenage fan's hand after Manchester United, his club at the time, lost to Everton.
  • Al Nassr has not yet registered Ronaldo because the Saudi club have exceeded their quota for foreign players.

Saudi Arabia inaugurates its second “House of Culture”

As part of the “Quality of Life” program, these houses aim to upgrade cultural infrastructure and boost Saudi engagement in...

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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,...

Afif helps Qatar exorcise World Cup demons at Asian Cup

Doha, Qatar - Asian Cup hosts and holders Qatar have been on a mission to banish the painful memory of their...

Japan literary laureate admits using ChatGPT for her novel

TOKYO, JAPAN - The winner of Japan's most prestigious literary award has acknowledged that about "five percent" of her futuristic novel...

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Epstein case: Social media frenzy over released papers

The release of Epstein-related court documents has ignited a social media frenzy, sparking intense scrutiny and various reactions about high-profile...
  • The release of Epstein-related court documents has ignited a social media frenzy, sparking intense scrutiny and various reactions about high-profile individuals' involvement.
  • The scandal has shown how social media can transform public discourse and activism, allowing for the expression of outrage, demands for justice, and alternative narratives.

Ronaldo effect? Saudi spending spree fuels Asian Cup hopes

Saudi Pro League sides have shelled out to lure big-name players while Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034...
  • Mancini left more than a dozen of the World Cup squad out of his Asian Cup roster, although injuries have also played a part.
  • Saudi Pro League clubs' spending on players over the summer was topped only by the English Premier League.

Cairo arts center razed for Old City makeover

Cairo, Egypt - Nestled in the heart of the historic capital here, a cultural center synonymous with the city's art scene...
  • The Darb 1718 center was demolished "without any prior notice", its management said on social media on January 6, to make room for a highway expansion
  • Authorities have been aggressively remaking parts of Cairo, a longtime cultural beacon of the Arab world, to expand the capital