Palestinian pottery sees revival in war-ravaged Gaza
Deir el-Balah, Palestinian Territories - Traditional clay pottery is seeing a resurgence in the Gaza Strip, where Palestinians are forced to...
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Saudi Arabia submits official bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034 after successful Qatar event in 2022
The next steps include official visits by FIFA and a comprehensive evaluation of the bid.
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Law, politics hamper UK museum return of artifacts
LONDON, UK - British museums, like others across Europe, are under pressure to return artworks taken during the colonial era, including...
- Politicians have little appetite to change the legal framework that is currently blocking full restitutions by national museums, campaigners say.
- British laws dating from the 1960s and 1980s prevent national museums, such as the British Museum and the V&A, from making returning artifacts.
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AI game gains popularity during Chinese New Year festivities
SHANGHAI, CHINA - Young Chinese flocking home for Lunar New Year this weekend have turned to an AI chatbot game to...
- The new game uses an AI chatbot to simulate the barrage of squirm-inducing questions young people can expect to face.
- The annual inquisition as extended families gather for China's biggest festival is a cultural touchstone across the country.
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Healthcare experts must keep up with tech innovations
She emphasizes the significant impact of technology on the healthcare sector and highlighted the 'Let's Talk Innovation' Symposium's focus on...
- Dr. Kalthoom AlBlooshi of EHS emphasizes the need for professionals to stay abreast of technological advancements in healthcare.
- The 'Let's Talk Innovation' Symposium aims to engage the youth in shaping the future of the UAE healthcare sector, adds AlBlooshi.
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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...
- With much of the crowd behind them and as reigning champions, Qatar will be expected to beat a Jordan side ranked 29 places below them by FIFA
- In striker Akram Afif, Qatar have one of the players of the tournament and he scored a glorious goal against Iran to take his tally to five in six games
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Butter chicken battle hits Indian court
Moti Mahal, one of the city's oldest restaurant chains, accuses rival of falsely taking credit for inventing the marinated chicken...
- The lawsuit, running to over 2,000 pages, claims that Moti Mahal's founder first crafted the dish by adding a rich tomato-based gravy to leftover chicken to keep the pieces moist
- The restaurant is seeking 20 million rupees ($240,000) in damages, and wants the court to bar Daryaganj from claiming its family pioneered the recipes
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Stolen Van Gogh returned in IKEA bag displayed again
Rotterdam, Netherlands -- A precious Vincent van Gogh painting stolen and then handed to a Dutch art sleuth in an IKEA...
- The 1884 "Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring", worth up to six million euros ($6.8 million), was unveiled to media at a Rotterdam museum, with damage from the theft still visible
- Wednesday's showing was just for media, but the public will be able to view the painting from March 29 in Groningen Museum, in the north of the Netherlands.
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Djokovic and Nadal to play 6 Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will headline a new exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia, organizers said.The Serb...
- The Serb and the Spaniard will be joined by Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz and Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner at the event
- World number three Daniil Medvedev and seventh-ranked Holger Rune will also play the event in Riyadh in October, Saudi Arabia's latest foray into the sport
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25,000 fragments of early Islamic era artifacts discovered in Saudi
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia -- As many as 25,000 fragments of artifacts dating from the early Islamic era, the first two...
- The discovery was announced by the Jeddah Historic District Program, in collaboration with the Heritage Commission.
- The project aims to preserve national antiquities and archaeological sites, uncover the rich history of the Kingdom, and promote historic Jeddah as a cultural destination.
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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...
- The team is made up of "experts in engineering and archaeology" from the Czech Republic, Germany and the United States, as well as Egypt.
- The committee's final report will include "the necessary procedures and steps to coordinate with (the UN heritage agency) UNESCO".
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RAK cultivates communities with arts and culture
“Culture and arts are an integral part of building communities and a key pillar of Ras Al Khaimah’s sustainable development,”...
- Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi champions culture and arts as foundational for community and sustainable development in Ras Al Khaimah.
- The 12th RAK Art Festival at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village showcases 106 artists, emphasizing the Emirate's dedication to global culture.
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Hotel Dar Tantora is inspired by Saudi’s AlUla ancient mudbrick buildings
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MIA Art Collection boosts gender equality in art
The MIA Art Collection aims to bridge the gap between the art scene and the business sector, empowering women artists,...
- The MIA Art Collection aims to bridge the gap between the art scene and the business sector, empowering women artists, its founder Alejandra Castro Rioseco tells TRENDS.
- Despite focusing on traditional art forms like "Lavinia" exhibition, the initiative is open to promote digital and performance art to support female artists' visibility, she adds.
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Technology transforms Ramadan traditions across GCC
During Ramadan, GCC residents are using digital tools that are enhancing the observance of this sacred month, offering new ways...
- During Ramadan, GCC residents are using digital tools that are enhancing the observance of this sacred month, offering new ways to connect, learn, and shop.
- Rising online activities increase cybersecurity risks, urging vigilance. An evolving digital landscape offers challenges and opportunities for retail and community.
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Women key focus of Dubai’s MIA ART Collection gala
The annual MIA Gala and Awards Ceremony, held on International Women's Day, celebrates and recognizes the contributions of women artists.
- The annual MIA Gala and Awards Ceremony, held on International Women's Day, celebrates and recognizes the contributions of women artists.
- Alejandra Castro Rioseco emphasizes the importance of perseverance and internationalization for Arab women pursuing careers in the art industry.