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AD Ports to invest in Kazakh port

Under the deal, AD Ports Group owns 51% stake.

PIF acquires stake in Saudi Re

The acquisition was made by way of a capital increase.

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.

Egypt forms review team on restoring pyramid after outcry

Cairo, Egypt - Egypt's antiquities ministry said on Saturday it was setting up a committee to review the restoration of Giza's...

Emma Watson shows solidarity with the Palestinians

The 31-year-old Harry Potter star took to Instagram, and posted a photo from a solidarity protest with Palestine on May...
  • The 31-year-old Harry Potter star took to Instagram, and posted a photo from a solidarity protest with Palestine on May 12, 2021, that said "solidarity is a verb.”
  • “Solidarity does not assume that our struggles are the same struggles, or that our pain is the same pain, or that our hope is for the same future,” the actress said

UAE, Vietnam sign agreement for cooperation in arts, culture

The two countries will seek to protect intellectual property rights, and also agreed to host cultural events, facilitate public participation...
  • The MoU would also foster cooperation between libraries and participation in cultural and artistic activities and events in the two countries
  • The UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth signed the MoU with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Morocco looks to win Africa Cup of Nations title

Morocco head to Cameroon hoping to end a 46-year wait for a second Africa Cup of Nations title.
  • Morocco along with Ghana has not lifted the Cup of Nations trophy for a long time
  • Ghana is likely to finish runners-up to Morocco at worst and could prove awkward knockout opponents

Qatar’s Nasser al-Attiyah wins first Dakar special

The 51-year-old, looking to win the race for the fourth time, finished the stage 12 minutes and seven seconds quicker...
  • The 333-kilometer loop around northern Saudi Arabia saw several competitors suffer navigational difficulties, resulting in large time gaps.
  • Record 14-time Dakar winner Stephane Peterhansel, nicknamed "Monsieur Dakar", lost a lot of time after losing a wheel of his Audi.

Iraqi women raise voice against domestic violence

The marriage of minors is rising in Iraq, with a government survey reports that for females under 18 it jumped...
  • Women's rights groups seeks government endorsement of a draft law on domestic abuse
  • In cases of domestic abuse, judges often push for 'reconciliation' in Iraq

Ras Al Khaimah New Year’s celebrations create 2 Guinness World Records

The records were for the Highest Altitude Multirotor/Drone Fireworks Display and the Most Remote Operated Multirotors/Drones Launching Fireworks Simultaneously.
  • RAKNYE 2020 fireworks display was conducted in a six-act sequence starting just before midnight as it welcomed the New Year with a spectacular tower of lights
  • The fireworks arose from the Arabian Gulf and displayed unique drone performances with over 15,000 effects, spanning an area of around 3 miles, continuing for 12 mins

Dubai Racing Club to celebrate #DubaiDestinations initiative on 1 Jan

The Dubai Racing Club announced that its seventh race meeting at the Meydan Racecourse on 1 January 2022 will be...
  • Each of the day’s seven races will be named after one of Dubai's iconic destinations, beginning with the ‘Etihad Museum’ maiden race.
  • The Meydan Racecourse attracts thousands of visitors every year from all over the world to follow its events and races, the statement said.

Winners of King Faisal International Prize felicitated in Riyadh

The winners of King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) for the years 2020 and 2021 were honored at Prince Sultan Grand...
  • The Service to Islam prize for the year 2021 was awarded to Founder and Chairman of SAKHR Software Company, Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al-Sharekh.
  • Mohammed Hashim Ghosheh was awarded the Islamic Studies prize for his topic called the Islamic Heritage of AlQuds in year 2020.

Turkish crisis turns books into vanishing luxuries

The Turkish book industry pinpoints one of the flaws in the economic experiment Erdogan has unleashed on his nation of...
  • The Turkish book industry pinpoints one of the flaws in the economic experiment Erdogan has unleashed on his nation of 84 million people in the past few months
  • Turkish Publishers Association president Kenan Kocaturk said the coronavirus pandemic has contributed to book industry's problems by raising the price of unbleached pulp

‘Robot chef’ makes steaks at Israel restaurant

The "robot chef", which is the size of a large oven, can make three different steaks simultaneously -- though a...
  • It mixes ingredients including beans, potatoes and chickpeas to create a texture that resembles that of real meat, says CEO of an Israeli startup.
  • Around five percent of Israelis say they are vegan and the market for meat alternatives is on the rise.

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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New generation of Moroccan filmmakers basks in Cannes glory

Seeking to support and promote its national cinema, Morocco has spent 60 about $60m annually on productions since 2012. Moroccan...

Iraq displays Italy returned ancient stone tablet

The tablet- whose text is written in cuneiform, the Babylonian alphabet- bears the insignia of Shalmaneser III, the Assyrian king...

‘UAE is all for gender equality, women empowerment’

"We firmly believe that the full, equal and meaningful participation and inclusion of women across society is essential for achieving...

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New life breathed into Tunisia’s bagpipes

Known as Mizwad, the Tunisian bagpipe was once banned from airwaves but has now been embraced by artists infusing its...
  • Most musical historians agree the mizwad first appeared in Tunisia at the beginning of the 20th century and was confined to working-class suburbs for decades.
  • The mizwad spawned its own musical style that was frowned upon by authorities for associations with alcohol, drugs and prison -- where many songs were composed.

AI meets VR to keep Holocaust memory alive

Through AI, users of a VR headset can have a "conversation" with Holocaust survivor Inge Auerbacher, asking about her encounters...
  • The project is a collaboration between Los Angeles-based company StoryFile, the World Jewish Congress and Facebook-owner Meta,
  • StoryFile co-founder Stephen Smith, who has worked in Holocaust education, said the technology allows users to "talk to history through the people who went through it".

Ronaldo puts swagger in Saudi football

Al Nassr forward's first season in the kingdom ended with a whimper, but Saudi football has never enjoyed such attention.
  • Al Nassr's Twitter followers have jumped from 800,000 to more than four million and swelled from two million to 14 million-plus on Instagram.
  • Ronaldo has pledged to stay in Saudi next year and backed the Saudi league to eventually become one of the world's top five.