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TSMC’s H1 revenue up 40 percent

Robust demand for AI technology behind the surge.

‘Wadeem’ sold out for $1.49bn

This is the highest Abu Dhabi real-estate release to date.

Tesla Q2 sales down 13.5%

Shares rally after the disclosure, better than some forecasts.

TomTom cuts 300 jobs

The firm said it was realigning its organization as it embraces AI.

Aldar nets $953m in sales at Fahid

Aldar said 42 percent of the buyers are under the age of 45.

Cannes film festival says to ‘honour’ slain Gaza photojournalist

Paris, France - The Cannes film festival said Wednesday that the screening of a documentary about Gaza photojournalist Fatima Hassouna...

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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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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi debut ‘on hold’ over player quota

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo faces a wait to make his Al Nassr debut because the Saudi club have exceeded...
  • When he was unveiled with great fanfare on Tuesday, the 37-year-old said he was keen to play as soon as possible, starting with Thursday's home game against Al Ta'ee.
  • But Ronaldo, whose deal is worth an estimated 200 million euros to June 2025, is Al Nassr's ninth foreign player -- one more than the eight allowed by Saudi football authorities.
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From F1 to CR7, Saudi Arabia’s sports shopping spree

Al Nassr's surprise capture of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is the latest in a string of high-profile sports acquisitions by...
  • The 2029 Asian Winter Games will be held at NEOM, an under-construction $500 billion megacity that is planning a year-round winter sports complex.
  • Saudi money has created a schism in the golf world with the heavily funded LIV Tour, which has lured some top players.
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Egypt recovers 2,700-year-old sarcophagus lid from US

Cairo, Egypt---Egypt announced Monday the recovery of a sarcophagus lid dating back nearly 2,700 years that it said had been smuggled...
  • The lid, measuring nearly three metres (3.3 yards) in length and 90 centimetres (35.5 inches) in width, was among 17 artefacts recently recovered from the US.
  • Over the past decade, Egypt has recovered about 29,000 antiquities found to have been taken abroad through illegitimate means.
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World welcomes New Year with fervor and festivities

The Middle East region welcomed 2023 with fireworks at Burj Khalifa as revelers rang in the New Year without being...
  • The Middle East region welcomed 2023 with fireworks at Burj Khalifa as revelers rang in the New Year without being subjected to Covid-related curbs for first time since pandemic
  • The turbulent 12 months marked by war in Europe, price rises, Lionel Messi's World Cup glory and the deaths of Queen Elizabeth, Pele and former pope Benedict is finally over
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Tributes pour in as Brazilian football legend Pele dies; funeral Tuesday

Brazilian football icon Pele, a three-time World Cup winner who transformed the "beautiful game" and is widely regarded as the...
  • A flood of tributes instantly poured in from the football world and beyond, with messages from figures including current superstars Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe
  • Named athlete of the century by the International Olympic Committee in 1999, Pele is the only footballer in history to have won three World Cups -- in 1958, 1962 and 1970
Geostrategy

Qatar sees off World Cup criticism to claim diplomatic victory

The emirate went into the tournament under scrutiny for its treatment of foreign workers and LGBTQ people but one of...
  • As a major supplier of natural gas and an intermediary in conflict zones such as Afghanistan, Qatar already possessed diplomatic clout but struggled to gain public recognition.
  • The public airing of the Palestinian cause in stadiums and Morocco's surge to the tournament's semi-finals also boosted feelings of Arab pride.
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Off a highway, Israel Bedouins rejoice in horse racing

More than 260,000 Bedouins in Israel are part of the country's Arab minority, which is roughly a fifth of its...
  • Bedouins consistently rank as Israel's poorest group and, like other Arab people, complain of marginalization.
  • A long-standing source of friction is that many Bedouin villages are not recognised as official municipalities by Israel and lack basic utilities.
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Critics see Macron ‘offside’ in World Cup final

The French President delivered a wide-ranging performance at the World Cup final that was not to everyone's taste.
  • He was an unmissable presence at the game at the Lusail stadium in Qatar, even making an appearance in the team's changing room to deliver an emotional post-game pep talk.
  • "We must not politicize sport," the incoming leader of the ultra-left France Unbowed party Manuel Bompard, wrote ironically on Twitter.

France beat Morocco 2-0 to set up World Cup final against Argentina

France beat Morocco 2-0 on Wednesday to set up a World Cup final showdown against Argentina and Lionel Messi. Theo...
  • Theo Hernandez put the defending champions ahead in the fifth minute after Morocco failed to clear their lines
  • French substitute Randal Kolo Muani doubled the lead against Morocco in the 79th minute of the semi-final match
Science

Participation rises in Sharjah Sustainability Award

SHARJAH, UAE - The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) announced an increase in participation in the 11th...
  • The breakup of the entries are 311 from university and college students and 174 from school students.
  • Nominations were also received in the Distinguished Teacher Award category.

Cannes film festival says to ‘honour’ slain Gaza photojournalist

Paris, France - The Cannes film festival said Wednesday that the screening of a documentary about Gaza photojournalist Fatima Hassouna...
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Healthcare experts must keep up with tech innovations

She emphasizes the significant impact of technology on the healthcare sector and highlighted the 'Let's Talk Innovation' Symposium's focus on...
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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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Djokovic and Nadal to play 6 Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will headline a new exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia, organizers said.The Serb...
  • The Serb and the Spaniard will be joined by Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz and Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner at the event
  • World number three Daniil Medvedev and seventh-ranked Holger Rune will also play the event in Riyadh in October, Saudi Arabia's latest foray into the sport
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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".