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...
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Alicia Keys to perform at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024 on March 9
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Jeddah is poised to host Alicia Keys, the legendary musician, singer, and multiple Grammy-award winner, at...
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Ornate Hindu temple opens doors in Islamic UAE
The large white marble building with Indian as well as Emirati architectural flourishes sits in the officially Islamic country's Jebel...
- The temple, with a distinctive lotus pattern decorating the central skylight, was built at a cost of about $16 million and can house 1,000 people at a time
- As well as a temple for all different forms of Hinduism, it will act as a support centre for Indian expatriates, particularly labourers
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Moroccan nomads’ way of life threatened by climate change
Rainfall in Morocco is set to decline by 11 percent and average temperatures are set to rise by 1.3 percent...
- Rainfall in Morocco is set to decline by 11 percent and average temperatures are set to rise by 1.3 percent by 2050, according to forecasts from the Ministry of Agriculture
- Severe water shortages have even pushed some nomads to take the rare step of taking out loans to feed their livestock, their most vital asset
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Deeply divisive Monroe biopic ‘Blonde’ hits Netflix
While there is almost universal praise for the visceral lead performance by Ana de Armas, critics cannot agree whether the...
- While there is almost universal praise for the visceral lead performance by Ana de Armas, critics cannot agree whether the nearly three-hour film is an artistic tour de force
- For ID magazine, "Blonde" is "guttural, instinctive, anguished filmmaking that bends space, time, and every cinematic tool at its disposal in service of attaining emotional truth."
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Balkans library keeps alive its Ottoman link; helps villagers become highly literate
Thanks to a gift of books from passing Ottoman soldiers in the late 19th century, a hamlet in the Balkans...
- There are tomes in Farsi, Arabic and Turkish along with a whole host of books in Serbo-Croat, the main language of the old Yugoslavia of which the village was once a part
- The library helped make the villagers highly literate, with an inordinately large number of them becoming teachers
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Israeli researchers find opium residue in 3,500-year-old pottery
Researchers examined whether they had served as containers for the drug, which earlier writing had suggested was used in burial...
- The joint investigation began in 2012 when excavations in the central Israeli town of Yehud revealed a series of Late Bronze Age graves
- Researchers found pottery vessels at the site that resembled poppy flowers from which opium is derived dating back to the 14th century BC
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...
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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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2,700-year-old sculpture unearthed in Iraq
Erected at the entrance to the ancient city of Khorsabad, the sculpture shows the Lamassu, an Assyrian deity with a...
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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.
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Middle East emerges as a global esports powerhouse
The Middle Eastern region, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is swiftly becoming a global esports hub, driven by...
- The Middle Eastern region, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is swiftly becoming a global esports hub, driven by its vast gamer community and strategic investments
- The region's esports growth transcends gaming, with stakeholders from elite teams to media firms collaboratively shaping the region's live entertainment future