Search Site

Trends banner

Arts & Culture

TikTok’s US future uncertain

It must find non-Chinese owner to avoid ban.

Tesla Q1 sales sink 13 percent

The dip occurred amid lower production during factory upgrades.

AD Ports Group 2024 revenue $4.70bn

The Group's EBITDA increased by 69 percent YOY.

Tesla sales tumble in Europe in Q1

The company suffered from boycotts against the policies of Elon Musk.

Ford’s US Q1 auto sales dip

But its Q1 figures exceed a forecast by Edmunds

‘Cultural initiatives key to nation’s advancement’

"Poetry holds a distinguished position among literary arts, especially within the Arabic language. As the foundational literary form in Arabic,...

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...

Israel to shell out millions of dollars on Einstein museum

JERUSALEM - The Israeli government decided on Sunday to allocate millions of dollars for a museum to house the world's...
  • The new museum will house the entire Einstein archive, and serve as an innovative space for scientific and technological education.
  • Einstein's theories of relativity revolutionized the field by introducing new ways of looking at the movement of objects in space and time.

Literature finds unlikely social media partner in TikTok

The #BookTok trend has exploded in recent times, with a growing number of readers posting reviews and engaging with writers.
  • To some, it seems counter-intuitive -- a platform known for short and often light-hearted videos is not the obvious place to encourage a contemplative activity like reading.
  • But videos with the hashtag have racked up billions of views, while bookshops are rushing to set up stands where creators can film videos.

Global players steer towards UAE as Abu Dhabi sails well to become ‘best’ superyacht destination

The UAE capital -- which now boasts 5,325 registered vessels -- is well on its way to become a key...
  • The UAE capital -- which now boasts 5,325 registered vessels -- is well on its way to become a key hub for the international superyacht industry, says a report
  • The completion of more than 150 new superyachts worth US$3.9bn in 2022 points to Abu Dhabi's entry into this premium industry, which may benefit UAE's economy

Five centuries old Swiss graffiti found in Jerusalem

Researches believe Swiss knight Adrian von Bubenberg, who is believed to have visited the holy city in 1466, may have...
  • "The building served as a monastery and a hostel for the Western pilgrims, who left their mark on the walls," said the leaders of the research, Michael Chernin and Shai Halevi.
  • The team has uncovered more than 40 inscriptions on Mount Zion, adjacent to the Old City, which they attributed to Christian and Muslim pilgrims.

Egypt temporarily bans hugely popular ‘mahraganat’ singers

Mahraganat, often known as "electro-shaabi", or popular electro, relies heavily on computer-generated and synthesised beats, and has a wide reach....
  • The suspension came as Egyptian singer Mustafa Kamel became the union's chief
  • His predecessor, Hani Shaker, had led a campaign against what he called an "unacceptable" genre

Iraq unveils archaeological park with ancient carvings

The 13 stunning monumental rock-carved bas-reliefs were cut into the walls of an irrigation canal that stretches for some 10km at Faida...
  • The panels, measuring five metres (16 feet) wide and two metres tall, date from the reigns of Sargon II (721-705 BC) and his son Sennacherib.
  • The carvings were unearthed during several digs over recent years, by archaeologists from Kurdistan and Italy's University of Udine.

Auctioneers unveil Microsoft co-founder’s $1bn art collection

Allen co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates in 1975, becoming fabulously rich as the company grew into the computing behemoth it...
  • Five centuries of touchstone works featuring some of the most significant creators in history are being sold next month
  • The collection of more than 150 pieces includes work by Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Paul Gauguin and Jasper Johns

Forum to discuss state of translation in Arab world at Cairo varsity

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--The 10th Scientific Forum of translation themed “Time Differences between Composition and Translation in the Arab World” will...
  • The forum is being held on the occasion of the awarding ceremony of the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Translation.
  • It aims at highlighting and advancing the effective means in supporting translation projects.

Freed Iranian singer appears in video for first time

The singer, who rose to fame for his song "Baraye", denied any links to any "movement or organization outside the...
  • The song racked up 40 million views on Instagram before it was deleted after his arrest. He was released on bail on Tuesday, state media said
  • Hajipour had posted a message on Instagram after his release, seeking to distance himself from politics

Qatar wants mascot of headdress to symbolize WC

A flying keffiyah headdress named La'eeb, meaning super skilful player in Arabic, is the official World Cup mascot and is...
  • La'eeb has been adopted by some internet blockchain communities in China which have issued tokens bearing the mascot's likeness.
  • The keffiyeh headdress, also known as a shemagh or a ghutra, is designed to protect against the sun, sand and dust.

‘Cultural initiatives key to nation’s advancement’

"Poetry holds a distinguished position among literary arts, especially within the Arabic language. As the foundational literary form in Arabic,...

Company News

Latest News

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...

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...

Head breaks India hearts as Australia win sixth World Cup title

Ahmedabad, India -- Opener Travis Head hit a sparkling 137 to power Australia to a record-extending sixth World Cup title with...

Most Read

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.

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.

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...
  • The Kingdom, with its passion for sports and tech, is set to reshape the competitive gaming landscape by hosting the world's premier Electronic Sports World Cup from 2024.
  • By 2030, Esports is set to add US$13.3bn to Saudi GDP, with 67% of Saudis into electronic gaming, potentially creating 39,000 jobs, and producing 30 world-class games.