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Tesla Q2 sales down 13.5%

Shares rally after the disclosure, better than some forecasts.

TomTom cuts 300 jobs

The firm said it was realigning its organization as it embraces AI.

Aldar nets $953m in sales at Fahid

Aldar said 42 percent of the buyers are under the age of 45.

Qualcomm to Alphawave for $2.4 bn

The deal makes Alphawave the latest tech company to depart London.

Equinor signs $27 bn gas deal

The 10-year contract was signed with Centrica.

2,000-year-old Roman wall paintings unearthed

The plaster, which was discovered on a construction site in 2021, once decorated around 20 internal walls of a high-status...

Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured at Locarno Film Festival

Held on the shores of Lake Maggiore, in the Italian-speaking Ticino region of southern Switzerland, films are screened in Locarno's...
  • Bollywood superstar Khan, 58, will on Saturday be given the Pardo alla Carriera award for people whose artistic contributions have redefined cinema
  • Founded in 1946, Locarno is one of the world's longest-running annual film festivals and focuses on auteur cinema.

Saudi Arabia submits official bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034 after successful Qatar event in 2022

The next steps include official visits by FIFA and a comprehensive evaluation of the bid.
  • This bid highlights Saudi Arabia’s commitment to Vision 2030
  • Saudi Arabia is currently the sole nation bidding for the 2034 World Cup

Unveiling Tunis: mural celebrates ‘invisible’ talents

Tunis, Tunisia - In the old medina of Tunis, a wall installation titled "1001 Bricks" showcases the talents of "invisible" creators,...
  • Led by Swiss artist Anne Francey, the project took shape over a year through workshops that culminated in a large bas-relief made of carved and painted clay bricks
  • The initiative follows Francey's 2019 project "1001 Hands", inspired by the "One Thousand and One Nights" fairytale, emphasising stories that intersect endlessly

Canon Middle East, Dubai Business Women Council launch ‘Women Who Empower’ campaign

Canon Middle East and DBWC launch the 'Women Who Empower' campaign, offering training and opportunities for women in imaging and...
  • Aligned with this year's International Women's Day theme, "Inspire Inclusion," the campaign focuses on empowering women through a variety of platforms
  • These include webinars, mentorship opportunities, and networking events, aimed at showcasing their work and fostering their professional growth

Exhibition of art and poetry in Dubai celebrates women

Featuring the work of international women artists, "La Belleza" celebrates the deep connection between art and poetry.
  • “La Belleza,” which translates to "The Beauty," reflects the central theme of the exhibition
  • At the core of "La Belleza" is a commitment to supporting and promoting women artists

Tunisian Muslim community turns to AI to save heritage

Djerba, Tunisia - In an unassuming house on the Tunisian island of Djerba, Said al-Barouni embarked on a mission to safeguard...
  • In Djerba, Tunisia, Said al-Barouni uses AI to preserve ancient Ibadi religious manuscripts against deterioration
  • Ibadis, a marginalized Islamic sect, find refuge and preserve their heritage in Djerba, blending into its cultural landscape

Saudi Arabia inaugurates its second “House of Culture”

As part of the “Quality of Life” program, these houses aim to upgrade cultural infrastructure and boost Saudi engagement in...
  • Each “House of Culture” in the Kingdom has a strategic plan for sustainability and activation
  • These cultural houses feature various sections, including learning areas, a kids’ theater, a main stage, and reading spaces

Palestinian prisoner in Israel wins top fiction prize

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Palestinian writer Basim Khandaqji, jailed 20 years ago in Israel, won a prestigious prize for...
  • The award of the 2024 International Prize for Arabic Fiction was announced at a ceremony in Abu Dhabi
  • The prize was accepted on Khandaqji's behalf by Rana Idriss, owner of Dar al-Adab, the book's Lebanon-based publisher

Saudi Film “Norah”, backed by Red Sea Fund, secures official selection at Cannes

Directed by Tawfik Alzaidi, this Saudi film earned its place in the 'Un Certain Regard' section of the prestigious festival,...
  • Set against the backdrop of 1990s Saudi Arabia, "Norah" narrates a tale of liberation through art
  • Directed by Tawfik Alzaidi, this Saudi film earned its place in the 'Un Certain Regard' section of the prestigious festival, marking a major moment for Saudi cinema

Red Sea Fund opens applications for production cycle

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The prestigious Red Sea Fund has thrown open its doors to filmmakers across Arab and African...
  • From April 6, 2024, directors hailing from Arab and African backgrounds can apply to secure a production grant for their films
  • With a minimum runtime requirement of 60 minutes, filmmakers are encouraged to submit their projects

2,000-year-old Roman wall paintings unearthed

The plaster, which was discovered on a construction site in 2021, once decorated around 20 internal walls of a high-status...

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Hollywood stars condemn Gaza ‘genocide’ on eve of Cannes Festival

Cannes, France - More than 350 figures from the cinema world including Hollywood stars Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon condemned...

Cardinals elect a new pope to lead Catholic Church

Cardinals chose a new pope to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics on Thursday, sending up white smoke from the...

Joseph Nye, influential political scientist, who coined ‘soft power,’ dies at 88

Washington, United States - Joseph Nye, a versatile and influential political scientist and US policymaker who coined the term "soft...

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‘The Eternaut’ echoes fight against tyranny: Ricardo Darin

Survival through teamwork: It's a tale as old as time with particular resonance today, says Argentine actor Ricardo Darin of...
  • Based on a 1950s comic with iconic status in the South American country, the sci-fi series tells the story of a mysterious, toxic snowfall that precedes an alien invasion of Buenos
  • More elementally, it is about ordinary people with few resources and no special powers who collectively stare down a totalitarian threat, Darin, 68, told AFP in an interview

Tunics & turbans: Afghan students don Taliban-imposed uniforms

Kabul, Afghanistan - Since the start of the school year in March, Afghan boys have been required to wear new...
  • The Taliban say the dress code enforces discipline, masks inequality, and reflects true Islamic attire — a move that has sparked controversy
  • Since their return, the streets of Kabul and other areas have become more uniform, with many men opting for the monochrome loose trousers and long tunic

Remains of 5,000-year-old noblewoman found in Peru dig

The woman's funerary trousseau, which was presented to reporters at the culture ministry, included a toucan's beak, a stone bowl...
  • "What has been discovered corresponds to a woman who apparently had elevated status, an elite woman," archaeologist David Palomino told AFP
  • The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s