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stc Group Q1 net profit up 11.05%

The Group reported a revenue of $5.12 billion.

SAIB reports $139 million Q1 net profit

its assets increased by 20.08 percent to $43.65bn.

Nissan forecasts $5.3bn annual net loss

Last year, it announced 9,000 job cuts worldwide.

Saudia to acquire 20 wide-body aircraft

10 of these being acquired for its flydaeal low-cost airline

ADIB’s Q1 net profit $517 million

Q1 2025 net profit before tax increased 18% YoY.

Handshakes, coffee cups: Qatar etiquette essentials

Here are some of the cultural conventions football fans should know when visiting the emirate, which, like other Arab nations,...
  • In public places, it is customary to stand up when greeting others, particularly the elderly, as a sign of respect.
  • Guests must always drink with their right hand. The coffee keeps coming until you wave your cup to signal you have had your fill.

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.

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.

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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."

Restoration project for Jeddah district’s old buildings completed

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Ministry of Culture, represented by the Jeddah Historic District Program, has announced the completion of...

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Strategic investments accelerate KSA’s esports market

Vision 2030 is fueling Saudi Arabia's esports surge, with NEOM World Cup 2024 set to elevate its status as a...

7,000 digital marriage contracts delivered in Abu Dhabi since Oct

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has introduced a new service that allows marriage contracts to be...

From the Ashes: Saudi film inspired by true events set to premiere on Netflix

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - "From the Ashes," a Saudi film inspired by true events, is poised to debut on Netflix...

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Australia’s Starc, Cummins set salary records at IPL auction

Before Tuesday, England all-rounder Sam Curran was the most expensive player after being bought for $2.23 million last year by...
  • The Australian cricketer Starc was snapped up by Kolkata Knight Riders for 247.5 million rupees ($2.98 million), setting an all-time IPL auction record
  • He broke the record set by Cummins earlier in the day when Sunrisers Hyderabad paid 205 million rupees ($2.47 million) for the World Cup-winning skipper

Saudi Arabia’s Noor Riyadh festival sets 6 Guinness World Records

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Noor Riyadh Festival 2023 has secured six new Guinness World Records, making it its third consecutive...
  • The records were set during the closing presentation of an art installation, after the 17 days of celebration, held from November 30 to December 16, 2023.
  • Artist Christopher Bauder's artwork titled "Dialogue" set a record for "the most lights used in a temporary light and sound show".

Original Asterix cover for auction despite legal challenge

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM -  An original cover painting from the 1963 comic book Asterix and Cleopatre was to go under the hammer...
  • The sale was almost blocked by the daughter of the late French illustrator Albert Uderzo, who filed a complaint with Belgian prosecutors.
  • Sylvie Uderzo argued that if her father had given the painting away he would have signed and dedicated it.