Saudi Arabia to host Italian Super Cup in December
Rome, Italy -- Next season's Italian Super Cup will be played for the fourth time in Saudi Arabia but in...
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Egypt again delays opening of massive new museum, citing regional tensions
Cairo, Egypt - Egyptian authorities announced on Saturday that the long-awaited inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) would once...
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Cardinals elect a new pope to lead Catholic Church
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Emiratis battle to preserve dying art of embroidery
The art of hand-weaving braided shiny ribbons to adorn traditional clothing and bags is called Al Talli, and is on...
- Accounting student Ketbi believes that young women these days "are not very interested" in learning craft techniques like Al Talli from long ago
- Official of the Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi said authorities hope to support Al Talli by licensing certified experts to expand production and teaching
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Restoration project for Jeddah district’s old buildings completed
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Ministry of Culture, represented by the Jeddah Historic District Program, has announced the completion of...
- The project comes within the context of the Crown Prince's keenness to preserve and rehabilitate historical sites.
- The project aimed to highlight the heritage landmarks that Jeddah District is abundant in as a site containing over 600 heritage buildings.
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Jill Biden writes children’s book about ‘First Feline’ Willow
Washington, United States - The Bidens' dogs grabbed headlines with their bad behavior, but "First Feline" Willow is getting a book...
- First Lady Jill Biden has written a children's story about the short-haired tabby's journey from a farm in Pennsylvania to the White House in 2022
- "Willow the White House Cat" will come out four months before President Joe Biden faces a bitter political catfight for reelection with Donald Trump
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Beyonce album highlights the Black women changing country music
Nashville, United States - "Twenty-three in Music City / With dreams and high-heeled boots / Singin' for a crowd of blue...
- The 26-year-old, who is biracial, is one of many Black female artists carving out space in country music's capital
- Megastar Beyonce's highly anticipated country album, out Friday, has cast a spotlight on efforts by Black performers to create a more inclusive Nashville
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SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi wins Guinness World Records
ABU DHABI, UAE – SeaWorld Yas Island - the region’s first Marine Life Theme Park here -, has won a...
- SeaWorld Yas Island has won the Guinness World Records for being the “Largest Indoor Marine-Life Theme Park” in the world.
- The certificate was presented to Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO of Miral, and the SeaWorld Abu Dhabi leadership.
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London, United Kingdom -- Talking trees powered by AI, drought-resistant crops and sweet potatoes sprouting among flowers -- the prestigious...
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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...
- The neo-liberal thinker studied topics as varied as arms control and pan-Africanism but became best known for developing the term "soft power" in the late 1980s
- As opposed to hard power, such as weapons and economic sanctions, soft power includes values and culture that can win over others
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Trump says ordering ‘100% tariff’ on all movies produced abroad
Washington, United States - President Donald Trump said Sunday he was ordering new tariffs on all films made outside the...
- The announcement comes as the White House is coming under mounting criticism over its aggressive trade policies that have seen Trump impose sweeping tariffs on other countries
- Trump's post comes after China, which has taken the brunt of the US president's combative trade policies with 145% tariffs on many goods, said it would reduce import of US films
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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