Portugal’s Felix joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr in Saudi
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Portuguese forward Joao Felix has signed a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, where he...
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Tourist coins pose giant problem at N. Ireland’s famous causeway site
Bushmills, United Kingdom -- Northern Ireland's Giant Causeway draws close to one million visitors a year but their habit of...
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UAE creates a sustainable ecosystem to further enhance understanding of space, says astronaut
He was speaking at an event hosted by Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, where the details of the second crewed...
- The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has revealed details of the second crewed mission of the UAE Astronaut Programme to the International Space Station
- Sultan AlNeyadi is the prime astronaut while Hazzaa AlMansoori is a backup crew of the mission scheduled for launch on February 26
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KSA, UAE play well as e-gaming trends across GCC
The gaming markets in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt is expected to be worth $3.14bn by 2025, according to...
- The gaming markets in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt is expected to be worth $3.14bn by 2025, according to California-based market research and consulting firm Niko Partners
- By 2025, the GCC will contribute roughly 1.5 percent of the income generated by the global gaming sector as the industry is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 22.5 percent
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Saudi Arabia wins seat on FIFA Council; Qatar gets a position too
Saudi Arabia has won a seat on FIFA’s ruling Council before being set to be confirmed as host of the...
- Qatar federation head Sheikh Hamad Al Thani, whose country hosts the Asian Cup next January, was elected to a FIFA position for the first time
- Saudi soccer federation president Yasser Almisehal was among six Asian officials elected by AFC members to represent them on FIFA council through 2027
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Joseph the Blind heals Turkey’s troubled city
The shop has kept the nickname of its founder, whose descendants moved to Istanbul in 1950, ceding the shop to...
- The shop "Joseph the Blind" established in 1891 has kept the nickname of its founder, a Chaldean Catholic of the Syriac rite.
- The first store was destroyed in 1977, said the herbalist Suleyman Onur.
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Revenue from Saudi cinema may exceed $1bn by 2030
The revenue of Saudi cinemas increased by 9.47% to approximately US$240 million until December 25, 2022, compared to 2021's revenue...
- The revenue of Saudi cinemas increased by 9.47% to approximately US$240 million until December 25, 2022, compared to 2021's revenue of US$232 million, a latest report points out
- Although the Saudi film industry is still in its infancy, the goal is to increase the number of local films shown in theaters to 70 per year by 2030
Justin Bieber sells music rights for $200 mn
Contemporary stars including Justin Timberlake and Shakira have sold large stakes in their work - both also struck deals with...
- Hipgnosis did not publicly disclose terms of the deal, but a source close to the matter told AFP it was worth around $200 million
- The company said they acquired Bieber's interest in his publishing copyrights to his 290-song back catalog - all of his music released prior to December 31, 2021
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Egypt archaeologists uncover 1800-year-old ‘complete’ Roman city
Cairo, Egypt---Egyptian archaeologists said Tuesday they had discovered an 1,800-year-old "complete residential city from the Roman-era" in the heart of...
- The city, dating to the second and third centuries, is the "oldest and most important city found on the eastern bank of Luxor," said an official.
- Inside the workshops, researchers found a collection of pots, tools and "bronze and copper Roman coins."
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Camel beauty contest season gets underway in Abu Dhabi
Al Dhafra, UAE--The 16th Al Dhafra Festival has kicked off as part of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s camel beauty...
- The festival aims to preserve and develop heritage activities, and enable camel owners to continue the tradition of breeding and caring for camels
- The event will continue until February 2 at Madinat Zayed in Al Dhafra
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Buzz Aldrin, second man on the Moon, marries on 93rd birthday
LOS ANGELES, US - Legendary Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the second person to set foot on the Moon, said he...
- Aldrin and Anca Faur, executive vice president of Buzz Aldrin Ventures, were wed in a private ceremony.
- The US astronaut is the last surviving member of the Apollo 11 mission, during which he and Neil Armstrong become the first people to set foot on the Moon, on July 20, 1969.
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16th Al Dhafra Festival to launch Sunday
AL DHAFRA, UAE - The competitions and concluding activities of the 16th Al Dhafra Festival will begin Sunday as part...
- The festival also enables camel owners to continue the tradition of breeding and caring for camels.
- The festival will also highlight the role of the camel in the Emirati and GCC’s culture.
Portugal’s Felix joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr in Saudi
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Portuguese forward Joao Felix has signed a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, where he...
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‘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,...
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MIA Art Collection boosts gender equality in art
The MIA Art Collection aims to bridge the gap between the art scene and the business sector, empowering women artists,...
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Technology transforms Ramadan traditions across GCC
During Ramadan, GCC residents are using digital tools that are enhancing the observance of this sacred month, offering new ways...
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Riyadh set to debut historic Saudi opera ‘Zarqa Al-Yamama’ on April 25
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The capital city of Riyadh is abuzz with excitement as preparations are underway for the premiere...
- The opera is poised to make history as the first grand opera produced in the Kingdom and the largest Arabic grand opera ever staged
- The opera revolves around the legendary figure of Zarqa al-Yamama, a woman from the Geddes tribe known for her foresight and sharp intuition
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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...
- Global education is evolving in the Gulf region amid unique challenges and strengths, Rania Hussein, Deputy Head at the Swiss International School Dubai, tells TRENDS.
- Government policies ensure educational excellence through strict quality assurance, while aligning learning with future work landscapes, adds Rania during the interview.
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UAE backs women in climate action, gender equality
“Today’s frameworks to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment ring hollow in the face of the war on Gaza, which...
- UAE Minister of State Noura Al Kaabi emphasizes the importance of enhancing national systems to promote gender equality.
- The UAE ranks among the top 10 countries for gender equality, showcasing significant progress on the Gender Inequality Index.