Women key focus of Dubai’s MIA ART Collection gala
The annual MIA Gala and Awards Ceremony, held on International Women's Day, celebrates and recognizes the contributions of women artists.
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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...
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Desert rally a rare tranquil escape in Libya
At the launch in 2013, organizers of the Al-Hamada rally had envisioned an annual event, yet this year's episode is...
- The contest sends a message that the country can pull off "a great sporting event, far from the politics and divisions" that perennially buffet it, organizer Khaled Drera said.
- The rally's name stems from the vast territory at the heart of Libya's portion of the Sahara, a stretch of tranquillity in a nation repeatedly engulfed by chaos.
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Saudi Arabia to host Under-21 World Snooker Championship in 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia- --Saudi Arabia will host the World Under-21 Snooker Championship for men and women in July 2023, SPA...
- International Billiards and Snooker Federation has also agreed in principle to host the World Cup for Billiard and Snooker for men and women in Oct. 2024 for six balls and masters.
- Hosting the championship is the kingdom's one more step towards the development and promotion of the sports sector in its pursuit to achieve the Saudi Vision 2030 goals.
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‘Culture is prerequisite for peace in the world’
A robust cultural and creative sector remains at the heart of the UAE’s growth strategy and to give it a...
- It is important to inculcate culture among our youth and allow them to explore creatively the bridging of their heritage with the opportunities of the future, says UAE minister
- A robust #cultural and #creative sector remains at the heart of the #UAE’s #growth strategy, highlights Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi at the fifth edition of the Paris Peace Forum
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Flowery facelift for heart of revolt in Iraqi capital
The epicenter of the October 2019 anti-government protest movement, Tehrir square is now transformed and boasts a renovated park section.
- The epicenter of the October 2019 anti-government protest movement, Tehrir square is now transformed and boasts a renovated park section
- More than 600 people were killed and thousands injured during the unprecedented protests, where demonstrators denounced corruption
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Marrakech film festival makes a comeback after Covid hiatus
The festival, running from November 11-19, features emerging directors from across the world who will "shape the cinema of tomorrow",...
- Known for its conversational side events, the festival will give the public the chance to question Iran's two-time Oscar-winning director Asghar Farhadi
- Tributes will also be paid to American director James Gray and to Swinton, as well as Moroccan director Farida Benlyazid and Bollywood star Ranveer Singh
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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
Women key focus of Dubai’s MIA ART Collection gala
The annual MIA Gala and Awards Ceremony, held on International Women's Day, celebrates and recognizes the contributions of women artists.
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Picasso masterpiece ‘Femme a la montre’ on show in Dubai
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Saudi-backed Newcastle face Champions League reality check
Manchester, United Kingdom - Newcastle must overcome the might of Paris Saint-Germain and a mounting injury list if the Magpies' first...
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Villa, Maldini visit Jeddah to promote FIFA Club World Cup 2023
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia -- Football stars David Villa and Paolo Maldini visited Jeddah today to promote the 2023 FIFA Club...
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Irish author Paul Lynch wins 2023 Booker Prize for fiction
London, United Kingdom - Irish author Paul Lynch won the 2023 Booker Prize for fiction on Sunday for his novel "Prophet...
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$120m Picasso: Auction houses eye monster sales
Sotheby's and Christie's will be moving a host of big-ticket lots, though they may still have a hard time topping...
- Fifty years after his death, Pablo Picasso is expected to be one of the blockbusters this season with the sale of a major work: "Femme a la montre", or "Woman with a Watch"
- At Sotheby's, Monet's "Peupliers au bord de l'Epte, temps couvert" (1891), a depiction of poplars along the river Epte, is expected to fetch $30-$40 million on Monday
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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...
- It is a strong tool, made of soft basalt stone 51.3 cm long, that could have been used for cutting or chopping. Studies are still conducted to identify the purpose of its use.
- The ancient tool was discovered by a team of archeologists from the heritage consultancy TEOS Heritage, which is exploring the area around Qurh, south of AlUla.
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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...
- DSC Chairman Sheikh Mansoor emphasizes the role of sports in education for shaping the UAE's future.
- The vitality and joy imbued in young minds through sports hone innate talents and intellects, he adds.