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Qualcomm to Alphawave for $2.4 bn

The deal makes Alphawave the latest tech company to depart London.

Equinor signs $27 bn gas deal

The 10-year contract was signed with Centrica.

ADNOC Drilling secures $1.15bn contract

The contract for two jack-up rigs begins in the second quarter.

Etihad Q1 profit $187 million

This is a 30% YoY increase over Q1 2025.

Yalla Group Q1 revenue $83m

Net income rose to $36.4 million, a 17% YoY increase.

First footage of James Cameron directed ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ revealed

Las Vegas, United States - Evil Na'vi. Giant volcanoes. Airborne boats. The first-ever footage from "Avatar: Fire and Ash," the...

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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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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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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.
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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.

First footage of James Cameron directed ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ revealed

Las Vegas, United States - Evil Na'vi. Giant volcanoes. Airborne boats. The first-ever footage from "Avatar: Fire and Ash," the...
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Qatar eyes second successive Asian Cup in final against Jordan

Doha, Qatar - An Asian Cup full of late goals and surprises reaches a climax on Saturday when hosts and holders...
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Butter chicken battle hits Indian court

Moti Mahal, one of the city's oldest restaurant chains, accuses rival of falsely taking credit for inventing the marinated chicken...
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Stolen Van Gogh returned in IKEA bag displayed again

Rotterdam, Netherlands -- A precious Vincent van Gogh painting stolen and then handed to a Dutch art sleuth in an IKEA...
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25,000 fragments of early Islamic era artifacts discovered in Saudi

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia -- As many as 25,000 fragments of artifacts dating from the early Islamic era, the first two...
  • The discovery was announced by the Jeddah Historic District Program, in collaboration with the Heritage Commission.
  • The project aims to preserve national antiquities and archaeological sites, uncover the rich history of the Kingdom, and promote historic Jeddah as a cultural destination.
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Egypt forms review team on restoring pyramid after outcry

Cairo, Egypt - Egypt's antiquities ministry said on Saturday it was setting up a committee to review the restoration of Giza's...
  • The team is made up of "experts in engineering and archaeology" from the Czech Republic, Germany and the United States, as well as Egypt.
  • The committee's final report will include "the necessary procedures and steps to coordinate with (the UN heritage agency) UNESCO".
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RAK cultivates communities with arts and culture

“Culture and arts are an integral part of building communities and a key pillar of Ras Al Khaimah’s sustainable development,”...
  • Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi champions culture and arts as foundational for community and sustainable development in Ras Al Khaimah.
  • The 12th RAK Art Festival at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village showcases 106 artists, emphasizing the Emirate's dedication to global culture.