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TSMC first-quarter net profit soars

Its net revenue for the quarter soared nearly 42%.

Tesla’s first Saudi showroom opens

The opening in Riyadh comes with Tesla sales dropping.

Mubadala Energy enters US energy market

Acquires a 24.1% interest in US firm Kimmeridge’s SoTex

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.

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In a ‘dangerous’ land: tourists trickle back to Iraq

Retirees and YouTubers, on package tours or lugging backpacks, are braving Iraq's still basic tourist infrastructure to visit ancient sites...
  • Western governments still issue travel warnings for tourists heading to Iraq, highlighting the risks from kidnappings and bombings
  • Around 107,000 tourists visited Iraq in 2021, which is three times more than the number in 2020
Arts & Culture

Wadi Wurayah National Park nominated as UNESCO Heritage Site

The UAE’s first mountain nature reserve, Fujairah’s Wadi Wurayah National Park, WWNP, has been put on the UAE’s tentative list...
  • Wadi Wurayah National Park is UAE's first mountain nature reserve.
  • The nomination has been submitted to UNESCO’S World Heritage Centre for assessment on the basis of the Outstanding Universal Value of Wadi Wurayah’s natural heritage.
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Hollywood grapples with Ukraine ahead of Oscars

Hollywood A-listers are rarely shy about making political statements at the Academy Awards -- despite accusations of hypocrisy.
  • Hollywood A-listers are rarely shy about making political statements at the Academy Awards -- despite accusations of hypocrisy
  • One example of Hollywood stars using their platform effectively is a GoFundMe site launched by Mila Kunis who was born in Ukraine
Arts & Culture

How black-and-white became Hollywood’s favorite new color

"Color allows you brilliantly to describe people, but black-and-white allows you to feel people," Branagh said of his deeply personal...
  • Joel Coen's Shakespeare are among a batch of recent movies shot entirely without color
  • "The Artist" a silent movie, which was shot in black-and-white won the Oscars in 2012
Science

April 2 will be first day of Ramadan: International Astronomical Center

It will be possible to see the crescent with a telescope, but not the naked eye, from parts of the...
  • Seeing the crescent on Friday, April 1, is not possible with the naked eye from anywhere in the Islamic world
  • It can be viewed only through a telescope, but with great difficulty, from parts of Africa and the Americas
Arts & Culture

Marilyn Monroe portrait may fetch $200m at auction

Christie's said it expects Andy Warhol's 1964 "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" to become the most expensive 20th century artwork when...
  • Christie's described the 40 inch (100 centimeter) by 40 inch portrait as "one of the rarest and most transcendent images in existence."
  • Warhol began creating silkscreens of Monroe following the actress's death from a drug overdose aged just 36 in August 1962.
Economy

Iran’s Khamenei hopes for economic upturn in Persian New Year speech

Khamenei said the toughest problems encountered last year were due to "rising prices and inflation".
  • Khamenei said the toughest problems encountered last year were due to "rising prices and inflation."
  • Iran's economy has suffered under stringent sanctions that were reimposed by the US in 2018
Arts & Culture

Five ancient tombs discovered in Egypt’s Saqqara

In January 2021, Egypt unveiled ancient treasures found at Saqqara, including more than 50 wooden sarcophagi dating back to the...
  • Saqqara is a vast necropolis of the ancient Egyptian capital Memphis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to more than a dozen pyramids and animal burial sites.
  • The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said one of the tombs belonged to a top official named Iry. A limestone sarcophagus and colorful decorations were found in the tomb.
Arts & Culture

Gulf region’s biggest wellness festival begins in Saudi Arabia

The AlUla Festival for Recreation and Relaxation, which is considered the largest festival of relaxation and wellness in the Gulf...
  • The 10-day event began with the opening of “Five Senses Sanctuary” designed among the rocks of the ancient mountains of the Kingdom of Dadan.
  • The launch included the presence of the spokeswoman for women's rights, Manal Rostom, who shared her experiences with the audience.
Arts & Culture

Turkey’s Jews see glimpse of past in Netflix series

A groundbreaking Netflix series set among Turkey's Jews has been an unexpected hit there, challenging taboos and enthralling audiences with...
  • The global success of Turkish television series -- often with government-pleasing narratives -- has made the country a small-screen superpower
  • While minorities once flourished in the cosmopolitan capital of the Ottoman Empire, they suffered persecution as it fell and discrimination ever since

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‘Sharjah solidifies its global cultural hub status’

"The Sharjah International Book Fair has established itself as an exemplary Arab accomplishment, and we are elevating its role to...
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Israel showcases Roman era weapons

Four Roman-era swords and a javelin were discovered inside a cave in the Judean desert, where they had been preserved...
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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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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...
  • Sheikh Ahmed commends the efforts of past Presidents of the National Olympic Committee
  • New NOC Board members have been elected and tasked with raising UAE's sporting standards
Economy

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...
  • From the establishment of the Saudi Space Authority to Serco Middle East's new space division in Riyadh, the Kingdom is making significant strides in the space sector
  • With challenges ahead, the nation's goal is to localize knowledge, foster capabilities, and create a sustainable space ecosystem to secure key position in space economy
Arts & Culture

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