SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi wins Guinness World Records
ABU DHABI, UAE – SeaWorld Yas Island - the region’s first Marine Life Theme Park here -, has won a...
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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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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
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Lebanon’s past echoes its grim present in exhibition
Newspaper clippings, film negatives and diary entries from the years before Lebanon's 1975-1990 civil war tell a story of government...
- The exhibit was born in part from the discovery of the archives of late billionaire Jean Prosper Gay-Para, who owned the once-famous Les Caves du Roy nightclub
- Over three decades after the devastating civil war, Lebanon is reeling from a financial crisis that has seen poverty spike as the currency has lost more than 90% of its value
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Grand celebrations announced to mark 92nd Saudi National Day
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—From Sept 18-26, Saudi Arabia will be hosting grand celebrations to mark the 92nd Saudi National Day. Chairman...
- Aerial and marine shows by jets, helicopters, civil airplanes, ships and boats will be organized under the theme "A Salute for the Homeland".
- The Ministry of Interior will hold "Events for the Pride of the Homeland", which includes musical shows by a military band, entertainment pavilions and virtual (AD1) theaters.
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Qatar-based sound artist says it’s time to slow down and listen
Birdsong, insects chirping, the sound of wind brushing through tall grass or over sand dunes all these form part of...
- Birdsong, insects chirping, the sound of wind brushing through tall grass or over sand dunes all these form part of what the 44-year-old Frenchman calls his "sound art."
- Rousere, who in the past managed musicians in Britain and studied sound art in Belgium, has lived in Qatar for nine years
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi wins Guinness World Records
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
- 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.
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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...
- 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.
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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...
- 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.