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Luberef net profit falls 7% in Q1

A fall in by-products sales leads to profit dip.

SABIC net loss $322 million

The company's net profit was $66m in Q1 2024

PureHealth posts $137m Q1 net profit

The Group's revenue increased 8 percent YoY.

Borouge Q1 net profit $281 million

The total dividend paid to shareholders in 2024 $1.3bn.

Emirates expects first 777X delivery in H2 2026

Boeing had pushed back the first delivery to 2026 from 2025.

Riyadh set to debut historic Saudi opera ‘Zarqa Al-Yamama’ on April 25

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The capital city of Riyadh is abuzz with excitement as preparations are underway for the premiere...

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1200 year old ebony wood poles discovered at Jeddah’s Othman bin Affan Mosque site

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - The Jeddah Historic District Program has announced the discovery of the two ebony wood poles at ...

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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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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,

Riyadh set to debut historic Saudi opera ‘Zarqa Al-Yamama’ on April 25

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The capital city of Riyadh is abuzz with excitement as preparations are underway for the premiere...
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Nine works nominated for 9th Katara Prize for Arabic Novel

Doha, Qatar - The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) revealed the lists of nine works that would be included in the...
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Renewed Saudi interest in Salah ‘doesn’t worry’ Liverpool boss Klopp

London, United Kingdom - Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insists he is not worried about the potential for renewed Saudi Arabian interest...
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Riyadh to host 45th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia is hosting the extended 45th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee from September 10...
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Demarai Gray quits Everton to join Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ettifaq

London, United Kingdom - Demarai Gray has left Everton for Al-Ettifaq ahead of Thursday's transfer deadline in the Saudi Pro League.The...
  • The 27-year-old forward is the latest Premier League player to head to the Gulf nation, joining former Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson at Al-Ettifaq.
  • The Jamaica international said that he would be "forever proud" to have played for Everton, who are in the relegation zone after a poor start to the season.
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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...
  • Sharjah is solidifying its status as a global cultural hub and serves as a reliable destination for all those seeking to discover Arab culture
  • Sharjah International Book Fair has established itself as an exemplary Arab accomplishment, and the emirate is elevating its role to enrich global culture
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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...
  • The archaeologists said the ancient weapons were believed to have been used during the Bar Kokhba revolt of Jews against the Romans in the second century.
  • "It's a very unique and important discovery, which is unprecedented in Israel," Eitan Klein, director of Israel Antiquities Authority, told journalists at an event.