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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.

Women playing key role in educational innovations

Arab women have significant impact in shaping educational practices by embracing technology and student-centered learning, says Aziza Ellozy of The...

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Young Iraqis seek desert retreats for a change from the hustle of big cities

SAMAWAH, IRAQ – Far from the hustle and bustle of major cities, young Iraqis are increasingly taking advantage of a renewed...

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War heaps misery upon Yemen’s heritage

Yemen's Sira Fortress withstood attacks by the Portuguese and the Turks, but years of war have left the 11th century...
  • Sira sits atop a rocky mountain island in the historic district of Crater, a strategic position that once made it a base for British colonial forces
  • Yemen's brutal war has not just killed hundreds of thousands, but also laid waste to much of its rich architectural heritage
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2022 edition of Art Dubai largest to date, achieves strong sales

Art Dubai closed its 15th edition on Sunday, with strong sales reported across all four sections of the fair: Modern,...
  • The five-day event saw a record attendance of more than 30,000 visitors and more than 120 presentations by 104 galleries and platforms from 44 countries.
  • The gallery program was complemented by newly commissioned works from leading international artists and an oversubscribed, innovative talks program,
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Ukraine invasion shows democracy is shaking: Artist

What Ai Weiwei calls the current "crisis of human rights and freedom of speech" is portrayed in a life-size replica...
  • He was speaking at the Albertina Modern gallery where the show, "In Search of Humanity", opens Wednesday.
  • The new exhibition, which he described as "critical and radical", displays several works that are responses to the experiences of those fleeing war and persecution.
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Art sales hit all-time high in 2021, continue rapid growth in Asia

Art auctions saw a record year in 2021 with $17.1 billion (15.6 billion euros) in sales as the market continued...
  • There was also the landmark moment when digital artist Beeple sold a NFT for $69 million, the third-highest figure ever paid for a living artist.
  • Contemporary art -- counted as anything created after 1945 -- accounts for a growing share of sales, with 20 percent of the market, up from 3 percent in 2000.
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Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council focuses on palm fiber at Art Dubai

The 15th edition of Art Dubai which displayed findings of its advanced palm fiber research and palm textile prototype, paving...
  • Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, an affiliate of the UAE-based NAMA Women Advancement, explored UAE’s relationship with date palm.
  • It discussed how such local, environment-friendly materials could pave the way for the creation of a circular economy centered on palm waste.
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Amid NFT boom, artists worry about climate costs

Most NFTs are currently traded on Ethereum, which reportedly uses as much electricity as all of the Netherlands, with a...
  • K-pop fans in South Korea last year staged a brutal campaign against plans for popular groups include BTS and A.C.E. to sell crypto-art.
  • Selling art as non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, uses the same technology as crypto-currencies like Bitcoin. The buyer receives a verified digital token as a mark of genuineness.
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Dubai Fitness Challenge keeps residents hooked to daily workout

Dubai Fitness Challenge, a program launched in 2017 to improve the well-being of the residents, has seen 88 percent of...
  • The program has seen the number of participants more than double from 786,000 in its inaugural year to 1,650,000 people in 2021.
  • The participants’ overall satisfaction was extremely high for the 5th edition with 93 percent extremely happy with their experience.
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Druze pop star seeks to bridge Palestinian, Israeli divide

Nicknamed “the Druze prodigy” after winning a TV competition aged 12, Sharif — now in his 40s — rose to...
  • Nicknamed “the Druze prodigy” after winning a TV competition aged 12, Sharif — now in his 40s — rose to fame with his Mizrahi (Eastern) pop songs in the 1990s in Israel
  • The Druze, an Arabic-speaking minority offshoot of Shiite Islam, number around 140,000 in Israel and the occupied Golan Heights
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Struggling Libyan potters showcase wares online

The Libyan city of Gharyan sculpted a reputation for ceramics generations ago, but fragile demand is forcing potters to seek...
  • Potters in Gharyan looks to compete with products made in China, Turkey and Libya's neighbors
  • Gharyan's once-prosperous potteries struggles to keep pace with modernization
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World clamors will air hit TV series starring Zelensky

The famous TV series shows Zelensky as a high school teacher propelled to the presidency after a student's video of...
  • Broadcasters around the world have been seeking to show Zelensky's TV show 'Servant of the People' in act of solidarity with Ukrainians
  • The TV series was first aired in 2015, and its success propelled Volodymyr Zelensky to the presidency in real life

Women playing key role in educational innovations

Arab women have significant impact in shaping educational practices by embracing technology and student-centered learning, says Aziza Ellozy of The...
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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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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...
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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.
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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