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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.

Archaeological sites discovered in Southern Saudi Arabia

ABHA, SAUDI ARABIA  - The Heritage Commission announced its most prominent discovery in Jurash, Asir region, as one of the...

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Qatar eyes second successive Asian Cup in final against Jordan

Doha, Qatar - An Asian Cup full of late goals and surprises reaches a climax on Saturday when hosts and holders...

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‘Hey Jude’ NFT fetches $77k at auction

Originally entitled "Hey Jules", the Fab Four's hit was written in 1968 by Paul McCartney to comfort a young Julian...
  • Originally entitled "Hey Jules", the Fab Four's hit was written in 1968 by Paul McCartney to comfort a young Julian Lennon during father John's separation from his mother
  • The NFT version of the notes was presented as an animation in which the words are progressively inscribed on the page and was accompanied by an audio commentary from Lennon junior
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Lebanon returns 337 artifacts from different eras to Iraq

The items returned have been characterized as ‘witnesses to the childhood of human history.’
  • The artifacts had been on display in a Lebanese museum for several years
  • The items are said to have included clay tablets and pieces of pottery
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On social media demand, Kuwait to ban film starring Israeli actress

Kuwait will ban a new film adaptation of Agatha Christie's whodunnit "Death on the Nile" with a cast of Hollywood...
  • Social media users pointed to Gal Gadot's praise of the Israeli army and her criticism of the Palestinian Islamic movement Hamas during the 2014 war in Gaza.
  • Gadot is best known for the lead role in the 2017 Hollywood blockbuster "Wonder Woman" which was banned in some Arab countries.
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Elizabeth II wants Camilla to be Queen Consort

Four days of festivities are planned for early June, coinciding with the anniversary of her 1953 coronation.
  • There will be ceremonial gun salutes in London's Green Park, close to Buckingham Palace, and at Edinburgh Castle in Scotland as Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee starts
  • Elizabeth ll is the first Monarch in history to reach the historic milestone of 70 years on the throne
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Oman fines men for wearing wrong dishdasha

The hallmark of the Gulf sultanate, the long and elegant robes Dishdashas, have fallen prey to rising hemlines and elaborate...
  • Omani ministry set dress code on dishdasha that it should be made mostly out of cotton with embroidery only on the collar, front slit and cuffs. The fabric must be a single color
  • Anybody caught violating the dress code will be fined 1,000 Omani rials ($2,600), or double that in the case of a second violation
Geostrategy

GCC leaders witness KSA’s debut in Winter Olympics

Key regional leaders were present as Saudi Arabia on Friday made its first appearance at the Winter Olympics after alpine...
  • Saudi Arabia makes its first appearance at the Winter Olympics after alpine skier Fayik Abdi qualified to compete in Beijing 2022
  • Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed attended the event
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The NFT artist who sold a trashcan image for $252,000

The image, by American artist Robness, called "64 gallon toter", depicts a large plastic trashcan with glitching effects, giving it...
  • NFTs are unique pieces of computer code stored on a longer chain of code known as a blockchain, with a link to an artwork or other item.
  • There is a lot of money to be made in the NFT art world -- auctions and purchases from celebrities contributed to sales worth more than $40 billion last year.
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NFT museum opens its doors in United States

The Seattle NFT Museum features original artworks along with explanations of the technology behind them.
  • The Seattle NFT Museum features original artworks along with explanations of the technology behind them
  • "The point of a physical space is to make it easier for anyone to access," museum co-founder Peter Hamilton told AFP
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Morocco closes ramshackle cinemas as pandemic hits hard

Only 27 theatres in Morocco remain open, relying heavily on state funding for renovations and digitizing films.
  • Cinemas in Morocco struggle to emerge from the crisis despite $960,000 of funding for the Moroccan Centre for Cinematography
  • Enthusiasts called for better protection for theater buildings, architectural treasures that bear witness to the kingdom's past
Business

‘Necessary evil’: Some artists say can’t quit Spotify

The opportunity for less well-known artists to reach a large audience and potentially get paid for streams of their music...
  • The opportunity for less well-known artists to reach a large audience and potentially get paid for streams of their music means they feel obligated to stick with Spotify
  • "For me, Spotify is kind of a necessary evil," said Leo Sidran, musician and host of the podcast "The Third Story."

Archaeological sites discovered in Southern Saudi Arabia

ABHA, SAUDI ARABIA  - The Heritage Commission announced its most prominent discovery in Jurash, Asir region, as one of the...
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Teachers play key role in shaping future generations

“The real development of the education sector requires attracting the expertise of Emirati educators. Without empowering them to perform effectively,...
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French footballer Maximin to play for Al-Ahli after three-year deal

Paris, France - French winger Allan Saint-Maximin on Sunday signed a three-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli after leaving English club...
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Saudi club Al-Ahli signs Manchester City player Riyad Mahrez

London, United Kingdom - Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez has left the treble winners to join Saudi side Al-Ahli, the two...
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Arabian Nights in Malaysia: Middle Eastern cuisine and adventure await Arab tourists

Malaysia's Bukit Bintang district offers a delightful fusion of Middle Eastern cuisine and bustling tourist attractions to charm Arab travelers.
  • Authentic Arab food, especially the Levantine variety, in Bukit Bintang is as easily available as in Doha or Kuwait
  • Presence of Yemeni-themed restaurants not only enhances the cuisine scene but pays homage to Malaysia's historical connections with Yemen
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Iraq’s marshes along with a way of life are dying

Even at their center in Chibayish, only a few expanses of the ancient waterways - home to a Marsh Arab...
  • Both the Mesopotamian marshes, and the culture of the Marsh Arabs or Ma'adan have UNESCO world heritage status.
  • The Ma'adan have hunted and fished in the marshes for 5,000 years, building houses from woven reeds on floating reed islands.
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Louvre Abu Dhabi displays new collection of artworks from across the world

ABU DHABI, UAE – The Louvre Abu Dhabi has displayed new acquisitions including three artworks by Pablo Picasso alongside loans...
  • The artworks complement the museum’s narrative and enrich its collection and serve as windows into different eras, civilisations and artistic movements.
  • Each item tells a unique story, shedding light on the richness of human creativity and the timelessness of artistic expression.