Muslim pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ as Hajj concludes under extreme heat in Saudi Arabia
Starting at dawn, the more than 1.6 million Muslims took part in the pilgrimage will throw seven stones at each...
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Stitching change: Moroccan women weave livelihoods through Art
Sidi Rbat, Morocco - In a small village on the coast of southern Morocco, women gather in a house to...
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Could movie theaters help stave Netflix decline?
With box offices bouncing back from the Covid-19 pandemic, and Netflix stock plummeting after its first loss of subscribers in...
- Releasing films on big screens before offering them to subscribers would have seemed anathema to Netflix's successful business model
- It is this model that has already sent the likes of Disney and Warner scrambling to catch up in the so-called streaming wars
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Arab Brazilian Chamber, FUNAG sign cooperation MoU
The agreement is expected to reinforce the ABCC’s operations in the cultural area and allow for it to get closer...
- The cooperation agreement apparently provides for a collaboration in research, studies, and academic activities in areas of common interest
- These include bilateral relations and diplomatic history, trade, investment, science, technology and innovation, sustainable development, and energy
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4,500-year-old stone statuette found in Gaza
Carved out of limestone and 22 centimeters long, the 2500 BC statuette was found by a farmer working his land...
- The find was the latest in Gaza, where tourism at archaeological sites is limited due to an Israeli blockade imposed since the militant group Hamas took over the enclave in 2007.
- In February, workers at a construction site in northern Gaza discovered 31 Roman-era tombs dating to the first century AD.
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Asian Games in China faces possibility of postponement: Official
The 2022 Asian Games in China is facing the possibility of being postponed, an official told AFP on Thursday, after...
- The Olympic-sized event is scheduled to be held in September in Hangzhou near Shanghai, which is grappling with a major coronavirus emergency.
- Most international sports events have been on hold in China since the Covid-19 pandemic, although Beijing hosted the Winter Olympics in a strict bio-bubble in February.
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David Cronenberg puts kidney stone pic on sale
The director has put up a picture of his newly removed kidney stones for sale for $30,000 as an NFT.
- The Canadian has put up a picture of his newly removed kidney stones -- which he calls "Inner Beauty" -- up for sale for $30,000 as an NFT.
- The auction comes as Cronenberg prepares to premiere his new movie, "Crimes of the Future", at the Cannes film festival next month.
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Bahraini artisans toil to preserve sugar-coated tradition
As Bahrainis celebrate Ramadan along with the rest of the Muslim world, the holy month is a period of appreciation...
- As Bahrainis celebrate Ramadan along with the rest of the Muslim world, the holy month is a period of appreciation for traditional sweets
- A thick mixture of sugar, saffron and freshly blanched almonds is transformed into a uniquely Bahraini version of the ubiquitous Middle Eastern dessert: halva
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UAE approves weeklong Eid al-Fitr holiday
The UAE Cabinet announced that the period from Ramadan 29 through 3rd Shawwal 1443 will be a paid Eid holiday...
- The UAE Cabinet announced that the period from Ramadan 29 through 3rd Shawwal 1443 will be a paid Eid holiday for all private sector workers
- The holy month of Ramadan began on April 2 for most Muslim countries, following observations from the International Astronomical Center
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UAE government holiday for Eid al-Fitr begins on 29th day of Ramadan
The holiday will last till the third day of the month of Shawwal, which is yet to be declared.
- The holidays will begin on Tuesday, the 29th day of Ramadan
- That date corresponds to April 30 on the Gregorian calendar
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Saudi Fashion Commission, Chalhoub Group to explore opportunities
The agreement is said to align with the objectives of the Fashion Commission to enhance collaboration and empower the sector...
- The MoU sets out a framework for the creation of leadership roles furthering nationalization in the fashion retail sector
- It is also to secure commercial spaces for the display of work by Saudi designers, and provide training courses in the field
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Netflix reports subscriber drop
It ended Q1 2022 with fewer subscribers than Q4 2021.
- Factors hampering Netflix’s growth include subscribers sharing accounts with people not living in their homes
- Another factor crimping Netflix’s growth is the intense competition from titans such as Apple and Disney
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Ronaldo effect? Saudi spending spree fuels Asian Cup hopes
Saudi Pro League sides have shelled out to lure big-name players while Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034...
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Cairo arts center razed for Old City makeover
Cairo, Egypt - Nestled in the heart of the historic capital here, a cultural center synonymous with the city's art scene...
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Innovation makes GCC’s gifting tradition sustainable
With growing interest in eco-friendly and socially responsible products, gift businesses in the region are adapting by integrating sustainable options...
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Aramex partners with Bollywood film Dunki starring Shah Rukh Khan
DUBAI, UAE - Aramex, a global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, announced a collaboration with the movie, Dunki...
- The partnership marks Aramex as the official brand partner for the movie and is a showcase of the brand’s commitment to expanding its presence in India.
- In a scene from the film, Shah Rukh Khan’s character receives a package from Aramex at a hotel, putting a spotlight on the brand’s global delivery services.
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‘Promoting reading key to a knowledge-based society’
“By strengthening the habit of reading among people, we aim to contribute to comprehensive development and sustainable education, and to...
- 'Reading in Public' initiative has been launched to encourage Arabic language reading in key Abu Dhabi locations.
- The initiative includes free publications in hotels, cafes, hospitals, and more, under ALC's Kalima Reading Club.
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Over 12m people visit Riyadh Season in 60 days
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Two months after their launch, on October 11, 2023, Riyadh Season events had already attracted 12...
- Riyadh Season attracts large number of visitors with different kinds of activities and experiences.
- It is one of the major Saudi events that establishes new concepts in the world of entertainment.