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Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.

Godzilla fans fete the monster as it turns 70

San Diego, United States - Godzilla has morphed over the years, but one constant is the devotion of its fans,...

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Syrian designer Rami Al Ali to make history at Paris Couture Week

Paris, France -- As well as being optimistic about the future of his war-ravaged country, Rami Al Ali has other...

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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.
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Saudi herders use ‘special language’ to train camel

The mode of communication, known as Alheda'a, was inscribed last month on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage.
  • A skilled camel herder can use his voice alone to soothe an animal, make it kneel and even signal a change in direction as they trudge together through desert sands, said UNESCO.
  • Alheda'a can be deployed for a range of tasks: bringing together a scattered herd threatened by a coming sandstorm, for example, or soothing camels as they drink water.

Godzilla fans fete the monster as it turns 70

San Diego, United States - Godzilla has morphed over the years, but one constant is the devotion of its fans,...
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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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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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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.
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Europe’s largest art fair reports ‘record’ prices for Van Gogh, Picasso

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS – Europe's largest art fair closed its doors on Friday with organizers saying that sales, including a rare...
  • Top ticket items for sale this year included a rare early Van Gogh, painted when the artist was living in southern Netherlands around 1884.
  • The US-based gallery selling the Van Gogh, titled "Tete de paysanne a la coiffe blanche" confirmed a buyer, with Dutch media.