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...
‘Culture and arts bridge global understanding’
"They help to build and fortify important bridges between countries and peoples. Culture and the arts allow us to celebrate...
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Saudi light festival tries to sell public on arts push
The Noor Riyadh installations generally steer clear of political messaging, though several highlight the ravages of climate change.
- The Noor Riyadh installations generally steer clear of political messaging, though several highlight the ravages of climate change
- Saudi Arabia has generated buzz, and some controversy, in recent years for luring major names in the contemporary art world to shows like Desert X
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UAE views creativity through the lens of openness
"While living in Dubai, and through my performances in the UAE, I found that the culture of tolerance here is...
- The UAE’s far-sighted and rhythmic alignment with others has a great impact on the intercultural convergence it has made possible across creative sectors
- The country threw up a new model to catalyze creative growth in the music scene, through its ‘jazzy’ venture to provide a conducive environment
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Five things to know about Egypt’s pharaoh Tutankhamun
The tomb of Tutankhamun, who died aged 19 around 1324 BC after nine years on the throne, was discovered by British...
- The walls of the chamber in which Tutankhamun was laid to rest were covered in gold
- Several months after the 1922 discovery, Britain's Lord Carnarvon, who financed the research, was diagnosed with infections and died
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Egypt cuts the feed to wildly popular ‘mahraganat’ electro music
The mahraganat singers who fail to impress will be called "vocal performers" and they will have to renew their licence...
- The mahraganat singers who fail to impress will be called "vocal performers" and they will have to renew their licence every three months
- The syndicate will judge whether the performer has demonstrated "respect for the union, the nation, and the young people."
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Saudi Arabia’s embassy in United States participates in ‘Cat Walk’
The Saudi ambassador to the United States, and a number of embassy staff were present on the occasion.
- The Saudi ambassador to the United States, and a number of embassy staff were present on the occasion
- The participation included a number of embassy staff walking a distance of 7 kilometers to raise awareness about the conservation of 40 species of endangered wild cats
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After PIF takeover, Newscastle gains new motivated fan community in Saudi Arabia
Saudi fans focus less on debates around the controversial takeover of the club and more on growing their numbers through...
- And customers now prefer to watch Newcastle matches on big-screen televisions in the city's cafes, even though the club does not boast any of the sport's top stars.
- "There is a greater patriotic motive than an athletic one, because Newcastle has become a Saudi club," said Ibrahim al-Habjar, who runs one such cafe in Riyadh.
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Qatar authorities seize 144 counterfeit World Cup trophies
The interior ministry of Qatar said officers launched an operation "acting on a piece of information about a website that...
- The Qatari ministry has released a photo showing the 144 life-sized trophies laid out across a floor and stated that "further legal procedures will be followed".
- In June, Qatar warned drivers for having illegal World Cup logo on car number plates, after special plates were sold in online auctions.
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The eight stadiums that will host World Cup 2022 matches in Qatar
Lusail Iconic Stadium, which will host the final on Dec 18, is Qatar's biggest with a capacity of 80,000. There...
- Al Khor, Al Bayt Stadium, the second biggest, is constructed in the form of a Bedouin tent although there are plans for the upper tier to be removed after the competition.
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Excavators uncover artifacts at site of last Mayan stronghold in Guatemala
Ceramics, human burial grounds and bullets from Spanish guns are among artifacts found by archaeologists in Guatemala at Tayasal, the...
- The excavation project began in June 2021 in an effort to understand more about the Tayasal outpost where Mayan inhabitants first settled in 900 BC.
- Tayasal was the last Mayan city to fall to the Spanish conquest in 1697, a century after Europeans entered the western highlands of what is now Guatemala.
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Saudi culture ministry provides training in UNESCO program
Under its recently announced Experts Program, the Saudi Ministry of Culture has provided an intensive leadership training course for Man...
- MAB is an intergovernmental scientific program that seeks to enhance the relationship between people and their environments through natural and social sciences.
- Delivered in partnership with the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science in the Arab States, the course brought together 17 local and international participants.
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200,000-year-old hand axe found in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla region
AlUla, Saudi Arabia -- The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced that the archeological excavation teams at the Qurh...
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Educational institutions are shaping UAE’s tomorrow
"Dubai's schools attract students of various nationalities seeking holistic education. These schools emphasize well-rounded education, with a sports culture enhancing...
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Esports scores big for Saudi economy, culture & jobs
The Kingdom, with its passion for sports and tech, is set to reshape the competitive gaming landscape by hosting the...
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Phallus and the boar: Turkey digs yield clues to human history
For researchers, the carved statue of a man holding his phallus with two hands while seated atop a bench adorned...
- Necmi Karul, who heads the prehistory department at Istanbul University, found the toppled statue of Karahantepe man that was broken into three sections
- At Gobekli Tepe, archaeologists found a 1.2 mete long by 70-centimeter-tall depiction of a boar, with red eyes and teeth as well as a black-and-white body
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Tourism prowess makes Riyadh top World Expo choice
In its bid to boost tourism, the Saudi capital blends historical charm with modernity, spotlighting its rich heritage, architecture, cuisine,...
- The capital of Saudi Arabia is currently undergoing a transformative journey in tourism, seamlessly blending its historical allure with modern sophistication
- As Riyadh vies to host 2030 World Expo, it's set to showcase its rich history, architectural marvels, diverse culinary offerings, and advanced mobility solutions
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Turkish excavations offer vital clues of human history
Gobekli Tepe - which experts believe was never actually inhabited - may be part of a vast sacred landscape that...
- A 2.3-meter carved statue was discovered in September at Karahantepe, in the heart of a complex of some 20 sites.
- Karahantepe is part of the network around UNESCO-listed Gobekli Tepe, a place older than the Egyptian pyramids.