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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.

Saudi film industry gets boost with $100m investment fund

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -The Middle East Financial Investment Company (MEFIC Capital) has unveiled the establishment of the Saudi Film Fund,...

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Air Arabia 2023 net profit $408m

The firm recorded a 27 percent rise in profit compared to 2022.

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Lebanon, France ink pact to preserve media archives

The Lebanese Minister of Information hailed the launch of the public media archives’ digitization project.
  • The Lebanese Minister of Information hailed the launch of the public media archives’ digitization project
  • The French Ambassador said this project is a glimpse of hope in light of the stifling crisis that is afflicting Lebanon
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The metaverse threat: ‘TV will die with its audience’

On the horizon is the so-called "metaverse" -- a loose term covering the growing eco-system of interactive online worlds, games...
  • On the horizon is the so-called "metaverse" -- a loose term covering the growing eco-system of interactive online worlds, games and 3D meeting places
  • While older consumers are still wedded to traditional TV, viewership among under-35s has halved in a decade, according to Statista
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Noted Iran director accused of plagiarism

Asghar Farhadi's former student Azadeh Masihzadeh claims that his film A Hero is based on her documentary All Winners All...
  • The film in question, called A Hero, was the winner of the Grand Prix in last year's prestigious Cannes Film Festival
  • It tells the story of an Iranian inmate who gains fame after finding a purse of gold coins and tracking down its owner
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Unhappy spouses celebrate as England adopts ‘no-fault divorce’

The change brings England and Wales into line with Scotland, which has its own legal system, and with other countries...
  • The change brings England and Wales into line with Scotland, which has its own legal system, and with other countries including the United States, Australia and Germany
  • While experts expect a rush of divorces by couples who were waiting for the legal reform, they predict it could also ironically increase rates of marriage
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Meta celebrates the spirit of Ramadan through #MonthofGood campaign

Throughout #MonthofGood, Meta will be sharing the stories of Muslim communities making positive impact.
  • Throughout #MonthofGood, Meta will be sharing the stories of Muslim communities making positive impact
  • The company is also introducing new Ramadan AR effects and weaving Muslim culture into the foundation for the metaverse
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Sweet smell of Ramadan in South Asia

The region is home to around a third of Islam's adherents. Festive Iftar meals traditionally bring families together and there...
  • More subdued evening gatherings are underway in Afghanistan, where people are still reckoning with an acute humanitarian crisis.
  • The centuries-old Chawkbazar market in Bangladesh is a traditional center for evening meet-ups during Ramadan.
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Players with disabilities score in the video game world

Hardware accessories are rare for players who have limited use of their hands.
  • Mortal Kombat-maker NetherRealm Studios added audio to help blind gamers identify objects in the game
  • Visual or audio features added in the recent release of Last of Us Part II and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy help players with disabilities
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Libyan artisans restore old Korans for Ramadan

Compared to the cost of a new Koran -- at more than $20 depending on the binding -- restoring costs...
  • Compared to the cost of a new Koran -- at more than $20 depending on the binding -- restoring costs just a few dollars
  • For Muslims, Ramadan is a month of spirituality, where a daily dawn-to-dusk fast is accompanied with prayer and acts of charity
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Riyadh Season 2021 ends, welcomes more than 15 million visitors

Middle East’s largest entertainment event, Riyadh Season 2021, which concluded on March 31, welcomed more than 15 million visitors, according...
  • Organized by the Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, the first edition of the event was launched in 2019 and saw more than 10 million visitors.
  • Riyadh Season 2021 hosted eight international exhibitions on fashion, technology and communications, electronic games, perfumes, plastic arts, and crafts.
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First World Cup in Middle East will be healthiest ever: FIFA President

Several measures will be implemented at this year’s FIFA World Cup Qatar in a bid to promote healthy lifestyles. Senior...
  • World Health Organization, Qatar's health ministry and FIFA agree to implement several measures to promote healthy lifestyles at the mega event.
  • The three entities will leverage the global power of football to help people lead healthy lives, said WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Saudi film industry gets boost with $100m investment fund

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -The Middle East Financial Investment Company (MEFIC Capital) has unveiled the establishment of the Saudi Film Fund,...
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Space Economy: Saudi Arabia targets stars and beyond

From the establishment of the Saudi Space Authority to Serco Middle East's new space division in Riyadh, the Kingdom is...
Economy

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...
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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...
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‘Humanitarian workers play key role in restoring hope’

"Humanitarian work knows no geographical or political boundaries; it does not recognize distinctions between cultures, nationalities, religions, and sects; and...
  • Humanitarian workers, driven by their passion and dedication, work tirelessly to alleviate suffering, provide basic services, and restore hope to communities and individuals
  • Humanitarian work transcends cultural, national, and religious borders and unites individuals in their noble quest to serve humanity, says Sheikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al-Thani
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Saudi Arabia’s football rise ‘long-term project’, says top official

The Saudi Pro League has a years-long commitment from the kingdom's rulers in its goal to become one of the...
  • The Saudi league's rapid expansion has drawn comparisons with the Chinese Super League, which sucked in players for exorbitant sums until clubs hit financial problems.
  • The no-expense-spared revamp is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's ambitious Vision 2030 project, which aims to reshape the economy of the world's top oil exporter.
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25 teams attending Afro-Arab Esports League 2023 in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Afro-Arab Esports League, which opened Saturday in Saudi Arabia, will see participation from over 25...
  • These teams will compete for three days in a variety of tournaments tailored for both men and women, covering popular games such as eFootball and Valorant.
  • Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan said the arrangement of the Afro-Arab Esports League demonstrated of the sector's importance in both the Arab and African realms.