Nolan’s masterpiece ‘Oppenheimer’ wins best picture Oscar
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‘Culture and arts bridge global understanding’
"They help to build and fortify important bridges between countries and peoples. Culture and the arts allow us to celebrate...
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Istanbul skyline row erupts over new build near iconic mosque
The soaring minarets of the 16th-century Suleymaniye mosque paint the postcard image of Istanbul, but that is now blighted by...
- A UNESCO World Heritage site, the mosque which has survived fires and an earthquake, represents the golden age of the Ottoman Empire under Suleyman the Magnificent.
- Three huge skyscrapers in the Zeytinburnu neighborhood triggered public uproar but they remain standing despite a court verdict.
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Bullfighting in UAE village: No rules, less fatal
Unlike the bullfights popular in Spain and Mexico, where the animals are typically slain by matadors, in Fujairah two beasts...
- The competition typically ends after about an hour, with each fight lasting just one or two minutes.
- The bulls were once imported from South Asia for agricultural work, but the emergence of new technologies has rendered them obsolete to farming.
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Gaza bookshop destroyed in Israeli air strike reopens
The new Samir Mansour bookshop, funded by an international donor campaign, stands some 200 meters from the original site, which...
- The bookshop was a go-to for everything from school texts to the Koran to Arabic translations of European literary classics.
- The new bookshop is spread across two floors and covers 1,000 square meters, stocked with 400,000 books -- approximately four times the volume held by the old facility.
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Works of Syrian artists on display in Qatar
The Qatar Through Syrian Lens Exhibition was inaugurated in Building 19 of the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), in cooperation with...
- The exhibition reflects the strength of ties between the Qatari and Syrian people, and highlights the place the State of Qatar occupies in the hearts of Syrians, organizers said.
- Syrian artists displayed photographs from the desert, archeological sites, markets, as well as modern places and high-rise buildings.
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One-horse open sleigh ride across frozen Turkish lake
The region mainly produces cheese but because of harsh and long winter such activity is rare so tourists on board...
- Visitor points at the shore of Clidir lake where many restaurants and cafes along with hot wine kiosks have sprung up recently
- 20 kilometers long lake is a paradise in summer for migrating birds, especially gulls, swans, and wild geese
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Novel crisis: Iran’s booking shrink as US sanctions bite
The price of a book in Iran depends on the fluctuation of its currency as the country relies on paper...
- Many publishing houses in Iran have been out of business as the economic crisis deepens
- Iranian publishers slash number of titles published and cut the number of pages which they print by shrinking the font size
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The annual Sharjah Heritage festival to kick off in March
Armenia will be the official guest of honor this year due to its rich and diverse cultural stock, while Indonesia...
- The Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) announced that the festival’s slogan will be "The Heritage and the Future"
- A total of 33 countries would participate in the event including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Qatar from GCC
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Mosul’s fallen monuments to rise again
The reconstruction of Al-Hadba minaret and Al-Saa’a and Al-Tahera Churches in the city is being carried out by UNESCO in...
- After the city was liberated, UNESCO launched in 2018 an ambitious international initiative to “revive the spirit of Mosul”.
- The UAE was the first partner to join this UNESCO’s initiative for the restoration and reconstruction of the historic landmarks of Mosul – Al-Nouri Mosque and Al-Hadba minaret.
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Saudi coffee legacy percolates through the generations
Saudi Aramco, the oil company, will establish a coffee center in Jizan while using "advanced irrigation techniques to improve agricultural...
- An integral part of Saudi culture, red Khawlani coffee beans are so popular that 2022 has been designated the Year of Saudi Coffee
- The government has started a campaign to promote its coffee asking restaurants and cafes to say Saudi coffee instead of Arabic coffee
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Disney+ shines amid streaming TV competition
Disney saw streaming subscriptions pick up pace as pandemic restrictions ease, while Netflix saw them slow.
- Disney+ saw its big studio muscle help it reach 129.8 million subscribers worldwide, some 5 million more than predicted
- Netflix ended the year with 221.8 million subscribers, a massive number, but it announced slowing growth
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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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Cinematic revolution helps KSA realize cultural dreams
Saudi Arabia, shedding its conservative past, has ushered in a vibrant art and cinema era, with its box office revenue...
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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...
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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
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Saudi Arabia’s football rise ‘long-term project’, says top official
The Saudi Pro League has a years-long commitment from the kingdom's rulers in its goal to become one of the...
- The Saudi league's rapid expansion has drawn comparisons with the Chinese Super League, which sucked in players for exorbitant sums until clubs hit financial problems.
- The no-expense-spared revamp is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's ambitious Vision 2030 project, which aims to reshape the economy of the world's top oil exporter.
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25 teams attending Afro-Arab Esports League 2023 in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Afro-Arab Esports League, which opened Saturday in Saudi Arabia, will see participation from over 25...
- These teams will compete for three days in a variety of tournaments tailored for both men and women, covering popular games such as eFootball and Valorant.
- Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan said the arrangement of the Afro-Arab Esports League demonstrated of the sector's importance in both the Arab and African realms.