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Borouge to increase dividend from 2025

The company okayed $650 million final dividend for 2024.

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.

‘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,...

Head of Lebanon’s victorious Mayyas dance troupe chides politicians

Dozens of relatives offered the Mayyas troupe flowers at Beirut airport while thousands of Lebanese were glued to their televisions...
  • Nadim Cherfan's comment came as a snub to top Lebanese politicians who had praised the group -- including the country's president and prime minister.
  • Mayyas this week snatched a $1 million prize and the chance to headline a Las Vegas show for their extravagant television performance featuring belly dancing

The ‘majestic’ Singapore orchid named in honor of Queen Elizabeth

After Queen Elizabeth II's death last week, the city-state's Botanic Gardens loaned a towering sprig of Dendrobium Elizabeth to the...
  • After Queen Elizabeth II's death last week, the city-state's Botanic Gardens loaned a towering sprig of Dendrobium Elizabeth to the British high commissioner's residence
  • The orchid hybrid, with twisted Dresden-yellow petals and a uranium-green lip, was named in honor of the queen when she visited Singapore in 1972

Kuwaiti Camel Racing Club sports season 2022-23 begins

Kuwait--Activities of the local sports season of the Kuwait Camel Racing Club for 2022-2023 season begun on Saturday at Sheikh...
  • Nine runs were held on the first day of the season that will last for seven months.
  • More than 300 participants of all ages participated in Saturday's race, which contributed towards increasing the number of camels in the event. the organizers said.

Queen Elizabeth II: trouble, strife and family life

Eight times a grandmother, and with 12 great-grandchildren, the queen loved family dinners.
  • Eight times a grandmother, and with 12 great-grandchildren, the queen loved family dinners
  • Family life provided the biggest shocks during her record-breaking reign

Century on, political fights rage over Turkey’s dogs

The sheer number of stray animals darting between people and lounging on public squares jumps out at most visitors to...
  • The sheer number of stray animals darting between people and lounging on public squares jumps out at most visitors to Turkey's ancient cultural capital
  • Late it has been a love-hate affair with dogs that like most things in the painfully polarised country, has taken on a political life of its own

Saudi rebate program discussed at Venice festival

A seminar organized at the film festival discussed the kingdom's cash rebate program, which is aimed at attracting international producers...
  • The officials said there is a high level of coordination between government agencies and the private sector to build the film industry.
  • Last May, the Commission launched a cash rebate program to support films with up to 40 percent of the financial refund.

Qatar’s Museum of Islamic Art to reopen on October 5

One of the world's premier institutions of Islamic art, the MIA will re-open in time for the influx of visitors...
  • One of the world's premier institutions of Islamic art, the MIA will re-open in time for the influx of visitors to Doha for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
  • More than 1,000 objects many newly conserved or acquired will be displayed in the museum's permanent galleries

Museum of the Future’s online store creates global connections

Dubai, UAE - The Museum of the Future has been connecting with people globally through its online store, offering memorabilia...
  • The store offers memorabilia inspired by the museum’s design and exhibits, and gives a glimpse into its rich experiences.
  • The museum contains products designed in innovative, artistic ways that reflect the spirit of the museum and its values.

Churchgoers celebrate Tunisia’s Sicilian past

The Madonna of Trapani procession started after Tunisia's Muslim ruler Ahmed Bey -- whose mother was a Sardinian Christian --...
  • It was Sicilian fishermen from La Goulette, a port district on the edge of Tunis, who started the annual procession from the church to the sea to mark the Feast of the Assumption.
  • The Catholic Archbishop of Tunis, Ilario Antoniazzi, said such a procession would be "impossible" in other parts of the Maghreb region.

Christie’s to auction Paul Allen’s $1bn art collection

The November sale of more than 150 pieces spanning 500 years of art will be "the largest and most exceptional...
  • Christie's said all proceeds will go to charitable causes, as per the wishes of Allen, who was an avid art collector, innovator and philanthropist.
  • The auction record for a private collection was set this spring by the US couple Harry and Linda Macklowe, with $922 million fetched in auctions conducted by Sotheby's.

‘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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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...

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...

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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Phallus and the boar: Turkey digs yield clues to human history

For researchers, the carved statue of a man holding his phallus with two hands while seated atop a bench adorned...
  • Necmi Karul, who heads the prehistory department at Istanbul University, found the toppled statue of Karahantepe man that was broken into three sections
  • At Gobekli Tepe, archaeologists found a 1.2 mete long by 70-centimeter-tall depiction of a boar, with red eyes and teeth as well as a black-and-white body

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

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.