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ADNOC Gas awards contracts

The $2.1bn contracts are aimed at enhancing LNG supply infrastructure.

ADNOC L&S buys stake in Navig8

The company will acquire the remaining stake in mid-2027.

DAE to acquire Nordic Aviation Capital

The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

Emirates’ first A350 takes flight

The airline operated the inaugural flight from Dubai to Edinburgh.

NDMC arranges $2.5bn credit facility

The Shariah-compliant facility spans a tenure of three years.

Music beats the blues in Tunisian youth project

Local children and teenagers come together in the afternoon to compose and rehearse music for a creative break from their...

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Riyadh to host Saudi’s first snooker event in 2024

London, UK - Saudi Arabia will stage its first ranking snooker event in 2024, with a prize pool of more than...

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Shaikh Zayed Mosque receives visitors to major events in UAE

More than 1.26 million people have visited Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which has been a leading destination for visitors of...
  • The events include Expo 2020 Dubai, the FIFA Club World Cup, the fifth UMEX and SIMTEX, the International Defence Industry Technology and Security Conference.
  • The mosque also hosted 51 visits from local and international academic institutions, in addition to 293 visitors representing various international media outlets.
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Get this straight: Curls bounce back in Cairo

Natural curls were once looked down upon in Egypt, where Western beauty standards favored sleek, straight locks. Now, things are...
  • In the early 2000s, Lebanese singer Myriam Fares was one of the first curly-haired icons in the Middle East.
  • While the average monthly income in Egypt is 6,000 pounds ($325), a haircut at the Curly Studio can cost up to one-tenth of that.
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Damascus art installation turns ceramic doves into war symbol

The 15,000 ceramic birds made by Buthaina al-Ali, a professor at Damascus University's faculty of arts are finally airbound, appearing...
  • The 15,000 ceramic birds made by Buthaina al-Ali, a professor at Damascus University's faculty of arts are finally airbound, appearing in an exhibition curated by Ali's students
  • The exhibition in the Old City of Damascus is curated by 16 students, and "sadness is the common factor" among the works, Ali said
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Inspiring people is ‘a good legacy’: Sheikha Lubna

Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, the first woman to be an Emirati cabinet minister, opens up to TRENDS about...
  • In the UAE, every generation witnesses significant changes, but one constant is the government’s support towards and confidence in youth, said the Sheikha
  • Empowering women and giving them the right opportunities is not new; it had already started since the foundation of the UAE, she added
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Tunisia TV series sets off feverish polygamy debate

A Ramadan TV series dealing with polygamy has sparked a heated debate in Tunisia, an Arab pioneer in women's rights...
  • "Baraa" has also been criticized by rights activists and secular politicians for its portrayal of customary "orfi" marriage
  • The series, aired at prime time after observant Muslims break their daytime fast, has sparked a backlash on social media
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More than half of Abu Dhabi population reads regularly: Poll

The number of people in Abu Dhabi who have developed a habit of reading regularly has increased from 38 percent...
  • The poll said 79 percent of population prefers reading online, while 92 percent think that Abu Dhabi government entities have done their part in fostering the reading culture.
  • According to the poll results, 61 percent of the respondents who do not read regularly said they do not have enough time to develop a reading habit.
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Where Paris hides some of its best art

The Paris contemporary art scene has partly got its mojo back thanks to a slew of new museums, including the...
  • France sells more art than any country apart from the United States -- 91,692 works last year, according to Artprice, an analysis firm.
  • It still turns over less cash than China and Britain, though it is closing the gap with its northern neighbor and surpassed $1 billion in auction sales for the first time in 2021.
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Syria’s Ramadan drummers defiant as tradition wanes

Around one hour before the call to prayer rings out at dawn, Ramadan drummers, known as Musaharati, walk through narrow...
  • Around one hour before the call to prayer rings out at dawn, Ramadan drummers, known as Musaharati, walk through narrow streets to wake the faithful
  • Although they do receive gifts, the Musaharati don't usually expect financial rewards. They sometimes carry bags or straw baskets to store food and other gifts
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Eid Al Fitr likely to begin on May 2: Emirates Astronomical Society

The UAE moon-sighting committee is expected to convene to confirm the official starting date for Eid.
  • The International Astronomical Center, which had announced the beginning of Ramadan, is yet to weigh in on the situation
  • The IAC had announced, on March 21, that the first day of the holy month would fall on April 2 in most Muslim countries
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What determines duration of a Ramadan fast?

The fasting hours are actually determined by geography and vary from one country to another.  People in the relatively cooler...
  • Hundreds of millions of Muslims across the world abstain from eating and drinking from early dawn to dusk. They also shun sex with their spouses during the fasting hours.
  • Some places, like areas near the Arctic where sun appears never to set during certain months, pose a dilemma for the faithful.

Music beats the blues in Tunisian youth project

Local children and teenagers come together in the afternoon to compose and rehearse music for a creative break from their...
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Gulf Federation for Electronic Sports formed, will develop regional talent

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Gulf Federation for Electronic Sports was established Thursday on the sidelines of the Next World...
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Saudi hosts AlUla Desert Blaze, the toughest run in GCC region

AlUla, Saudi Arabia -- AlUla Desert Blaze, a unique running challenge, which kicked off on Saturday and saw participation of nearly 200 male and female...
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UAE’s Olympic tapestry woven by pillars of progress

"It' time to promote the Olympic Movement's core values in close collaboration with national sports organizations and key authorities. The...
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Cinematic revolution helps KSA realize cultural dreams

Saudi Arabia, shedding its conservative past, has ushered in a vibrant art and cinema era, with its box office revenue...
  • Saudi Arabia, shedding its conservative past, has ushered in a vibrant art and cinema era, with its box office revenue soaring to $250 million in 2022
  • "Movie Cinema" plans a $160m cinematic content investment over five years, symbolizing Saudi Arabia's evolving identity and cinematic aspirations
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Most expensive American falcon sold for $146,000 at Saudi auction

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- An American pure ultra-white falcon cherrug sold for SAR550,00 ($146,000) at the third edition of the...
  • The most expensive falcon, known locally as a Hur, belongs to the American MGE farm. It measures 18 inches in length and 18.5 inches in width and weighs 1.4kg.
  • The bidding for the falcon started at SAR200,000 before being sold for SAR550,000 ($146,000).
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Saudi MMA players out to ‘prove themselves’

Mixed Martial Arts became popular in the kingdom since 2014, when it hosted the regional Desert Force competition.
  • The sport's popularity has since soared with the rise of fighters from across the Middle East and the establishment of a national MMA foundation to develop Saudi talent.
  • Abdullah al-Qahtani and his Jeddah-based compatriot Mostafa Rashed Neda are set to compete in separate bouts in New York.