Gulf tourists say Polish mountain town is a cool place
Zakopane, Poland -- Saudi photographer Fahad Alayyash gazed over the Alpine-like panorama of the Tatras, Poland's highest mountain range --...
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Portugal’s Felix joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr in Saudi
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Portuguese forward Joao Felix has signed a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, where he...
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Rare Hebrew Bible, Rousseau up for sale in New York
At Christie's, the star lot is Henri Rousseau's "Les Flamants," which is set to smash the record price at auction...
- Codex Sassoon, the most expensive historical document to ever go under the hammer and is tipped to fetch up to $50 million at Sotheby's on May 17
- Other Sotheby's highlights include Jean-Michel Basquiat's 1985 ode to jazz "Now's the Time," which is predicted to achieve more than $30 million
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Word power: Gender-neutral language need of the hour
"Despite all of the lovely words spoken by every company and organization during events such as International Women’s Day to...
- Many airlines and airports continue to use gender-specific language despite efforts towards gender equality in the Gulf region
- Gender-specific language is a reminder of historical bias that hinders efforts towards gender equality and this needs to change
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Cleopatra had white skin, Hellenistic features, Egypt to Netflix
Cairo, Egypt - Egypt's antiquities ministry insisted on Thursday that Cleopatra had "white skin and Hellenistic characteristics" in an ongoing row...
- "Queen Cleopatra", produced by Jada Pinkett Smith and starring Adele James, is due for release on the streaming platform on May 10
- Legend hails the queen born in around 69 BC as a great beauty, but the colour of her skin is largely open to interpretation
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Hollywood sensation Jason Momoa is new ‘Chief Island Officer’ of Yas Island Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Yas Island Abu Dhabi, the country’s leisure and entertainment destination, appoints Jason Momoa to be the...
- American actor Momoa assumes the former role of stand-up comedian Kevin Hart who announced the end of his reign as Chief Island Officer earlier this year
- In the new trailer video, Jason is seen making a casual yet epic entrance on a paddle board announcing that his calling has led him to “this ridiculously awesome job.”
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Are online greetings widening social distance?
Al-Ruwayeh, however, acknowledged that the contacts in the virtual realm have helped some people who suffer from loneliness to compensate...
- Experts say virtual communication eliminates emotional expressions, but also creates channels for dialogue for many individuals
- Posting too many Eid greetings simultaneously can create distractions and communication difficulties, they point out
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ADMSC, Abu Dhabi Marine ink deal to organize Dalma Race
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club (ADMSC) signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Marine for the sponsorship...
- Organized by the Cultural Programs and Heritage Festival Committee and Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, it will feature the world’s longest 60ft dhow race – running for 125km.
- This includes a local souq, traditional activities, competitions and handicrafts, preserving the emirate’s marine heritage for future generations.
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Yara, Fouad Wahed enthrall Arab music fans at Eid al Fitr concert
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Arab music and culture fans in Al Ain were treated to a special Eid al Fitr...
- The concert was organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism at Al Ain Convention Centre.
- Fouad Abdul Wahed showcased the depth of regional music with some of his classics, including Yal Beed, Al Hob Al Kbeer and Awsafek 3ajab.
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Egypt’s village traditions in peril as costs rise
Multi-day weddings, feeding the bereaved and homemade bread are all becoming things of the past in rural Egypt.
- In a year, the Egyptian pound has lost nearly half of its value, pushing consumer prices to more than double in the import-dependent country.
- Weddings in Nubian villages -- renowned for their long extravagant parties -- are no longer three-day, nine-meal affairs to which the entire town is invited.
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UAE celebrates Sheikh Zayed’s humanitarian vision
Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and the Ruler of Ajman, described Sheikh Zayed as a role...
- UAE leaders pay tribute to the late Sheikh Zayed on Zayed Humanitarian Work Day, commemorating his legacy of giving, humanitarianism, and vision for tolerance
- They emphasized the importance of continuing the Founding Father's work and promoting benevolence within the Emirati community and across the world
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Photographer tricks Instagram with AI images
Jos Avery, an engineer and lawyer by training, used AI program Midjourney to create images with brief text instructions and...
- "At the beginning, I don't think many people thought the images were photographs," he said. "The eyes and skin were unrealistic."
- He fixed these glitches with a dose of Adobe Photoshop, eventually populating his Instagram feed with stunning and stark portraits of beautiful -- but unreal -- people.
Gulf tourists say Polish mountain town is a cool place
Zakopane, Poland -- Saudi photographer Fahad Alayyash gazed over the Alpine-like panorama of the Tatras, Poland's highest mountain range --...
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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...
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Exhibition of art and poetry in Dubai celebrates women
Featuring the work of international women artists, "La Belleza" celebrates the deep connection between art and poetry.
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Tunisian Muslim community turns to AI to save heritage
Djerba, Tunisia - In an unassuming house on the Tunisian island of Djerba, Said al-Barouni embarked on a mission to safeguard...
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Palestinian prisoner in Israel wins top fiction prize
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Palestinian writer Basim Khandaqji, jailed 20 years ago in Israel, won a prestigious prize for...
- The award of the 2024 International Prize for Arabic Fiction was announced at a ceremony in Abu Dhabi
- The prize was accepted on Khandaqji's behalf by Rana Idriss, owner of Dar al-Adab, the book's Lebanon-based publisher
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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,...
- Set against the backdrop of 1990s Saudi Arabia, "Norah" narrates a tale of liberation through art
- Directed by Tawfik Alzaidi, this Saudi film earned its place in the 'Un Certain Regard' section of the prestigious festival, marking a major moment for Saudi cinema
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Red Sea Fund opens applications for production cycle
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The prestigious Red Sea Fund has thrown open its doors to filmmakers across Arab and African...
- From April 6, 2024, directors hailing from Arab and African backgrounds can apply to secure a production grant for their films
- With a minimum runtime requirement of 60 minutes, filmmakers are encouraged to submit their projects