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TAQA Q1 net income $571m

Net income fell $2.58bn due to one-off items recognized in 2023.

QatarEnergy buys stake in Egypt blocks

It did not disclose the cost of the agreement.

TSMC’s April revenue up 60%

It capitalized on huge wave of demand for chips used in AI hardware.

Etihad reports record Q1 profit

Total revenue increased by $269 million in the same period.

Aramco Q1 profit down 14.5%

Despite lower profit, it will pay $31bn in dividends to Saudi government.

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...

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SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi wins Guinness World Records

ABU DHABI, UAE – SeaWorld Yas Island - the region’s first Marine Life Theme Park here -, has won a...

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Arab women: Pioneers in arts, sports, and culture

Outstanding Arab women leave a lasting impact in their respective fields, inspire countless individuals, and shape the future of the...
  • Outstanding Arab women leave a lasting impact in their respective fields, inspire countless individuals, and shape the future of the interconnected domains.
  • Their stories challenge stereotypes and demonstrate the transformative power of passion, dedication, and a commitment to breaking down barriers.
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Young Iraqis seek desert retreats for a change from the hustle of big cities

SAMAWAH, IRAQ – Far from the hustle and bustle of major cities, young Iraqis are increasingly taking advantage of a renewed...
  • For years, only the most intrepid of hikers and campers would brave the trips into Iraq's desert.
  • With the rise of social media and a period of relative stability, it has become a popular destination.
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Museum in West Bank displays Gaza’s ‘artistic demonstration’ against war

BIRZEIT, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES – At a museum in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Gazan works on display are proclaimed to be an...
  • Alongside contemporary pieces, the works include old, traditional paintings and costumes, as well as archeological artifacts.
  • Gaza's bloodiest war has devastated the small Hamas-ruled coastal territory, with its cultural heritage just one of the many casualties of war.
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Red Sea Global releases ‘Red Sea Waves,’ its first music album

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind The Red Sea and Amaala, the Saudi tourism destinations,...
  • The album is the result of collaboration between Saudi, Egyptian, Sudanese, Somali, and other artists
  • The album features 12 tracks, each of which is characterized by a different genre and origin
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Saudi Arabia cracks down on heritage site defacement with hefty fines

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia has issued a stern warning against damaging the nation's cultural heritage sites, imposing hefty...
  • The Public Prosecution declared that anyone caught defacing urban heritage,could face a penalty of one year in prison and a fine of up to $26,660
  • This stern message coincides with the Kingdom's celebration of its Founding Day, which fell on February 22
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Music beats the blues in Tunisian youth project

Local children and teenagers come together in the afternoon to compose and rehearse music for a creative break from their...
  • The after-school music club project is called Tunisia 88 - a reference to the number of keys on a piano - and aims to get youngsters to develop their creative and leadership skills
  • It has engaged 5,000 to 10,000 youths a year across Tunisia's almost 600 schools since it was founded in 2017 by US pianist Kimball Gallagher and Tunisian Radhi Meddeb
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Saudi film industry gets boost with $100m investment fund

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -The Middle East Financial Investment Company (MEFIC Capital) has unveiled the establishment of the Saudi Film Fund,...
  • The strategic fund is an outcome of an agreement involving the Cultural Development Fund, MEFIC Capital, and Roaa Media Ventures
  • The Saudi film production market has experienced impressive growth, boasting an annual growth rate exceeding 25%
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‘Oppenheimer’ dominates BAFTAs in major Oscars boost

London, United Kingdom - "Oppenheimer", Christopher Nolan's epic movie about the creation of the atomic bomb, swept the board at Sunday's...
  • The movie earned seven awards in total, including best film, best director for Nolan, best actor for Cillian Murphy and best supporting actor for Robert Downey Jr
  • In the film, Murphy plays J. Robert Oppenheimer, the US theoretical physicist often called the "father of the atomic bomb" who was haunted by the consequences of his creation
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WEF24: Virunga battles deforestation, habitat loss

Climate finance plays a critical role in protecting Virunga National Park through innovative solutions like hydroelectric energy, director Emmanuel de...
  • Climate finance plays a critical role in protecting Virunga National Park through innovative solutions like hydroelectric energy, director Emmanuel de Merode tells TRENDS.
  • Addressing investment risks and finding sustainable funding methods for forest protection become significant challenge amid ongoing regional conflicts, de Merode adds.
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Saudi Arabia’s Madinah, KAEC, Al-Ahsa join UNESCO global network of learning cities

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has announced that the cities of Madinah, King...
  • Saudi Arabia now boasts five cities enlisted in the UNESCO GNLC, contributing to the goal of equipping globally competitive citizens.
  • Previously, Yanbu Industrial City was designated as a UNESCO Learning City in 2022 and Jubail Industrial City earned the Learning City status in 2020.

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...
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Riyadh set to debut historic Saudi opera ‘Zarqa Al-Yamama’ on April 25

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The capital city of Riyadh is abuzz with excitement as preparations are underway for the premiere...
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UAE becomes global hub for international education

International education is evolving in the Gulf region amid unique challenges and strengths, Rania Hussein, Deputy Head at the Swiss...
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UAE backs women in climate action, gender equality

“Today’s frameworks to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment ring hollow in the face of the war on Gaza, which...
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Nolan’s masterpiece ‘Oppenheimer’ wins best picture Oscar

Hollywood, United States - It is, in the words of its director, the story of the most important person who ever...
  • Christopher Nolan's masterpiece - the story of the brilliant physicist who oversaw the invention of the atomic bomb - is a grand, old-fashioned blockbuster for grown-ups
  • Shot on a $100 million budget, "Oppenheimer" spared no expense, and bucked the recent trend of smaller, indie movies winning the most prestigious Oscar
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1200 year old ebony wood poles discovered at Jeddah’s Othman bin Affan Mosque site

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - The Jeddah Historic District Program has announced the discovery of the two ebony wood poles at ...
  • The two masts are classified as among the oldest artifacts discovered at the site so far
  • The number of architectural phases discovered at the Othman bin Affan Mosque so far has reached seven
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Alicia Keys to perform at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024 on March 9

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Jeddah is poised to host Alicia Keys, the legendary musician, singer, and multiple Grammy-award winner, at...
  • Keys will be gracing Jeddah for the first time, marking her third appearance in Saudi Arabia
  • Keys will be gracing Jeddah for the first time, marking her third appearance in Saudi Arabia