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...
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Over 70 percent of musicians fear AI, says French-German study
PARIS, FRANCE - More than two-thirds of musicians fear that artificial intelligence will make it impossible to make a living, according...
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Instagram launches first-of-its-kind filter for UAE Golden Jubilee
The UAE is reportedly the first country to have such filter on the social networking site.
- Instagram developed the filter to be used for UAE passport and Expo passport holders
- It is said to have been developed in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC)
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Tunisia women mix beats and break taboos
Fouchika Junior, one of Tunisia's rare female DJs is helping other women break into a male-dominated world.
- Fouchika Junior, one of Tunisia's rare female DJs is helping other women break into a male-dominated world
- Since taking a three-day DJing course five years ago, she has mastered the decks and now plays various styles of house music in clubs across Tunis
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Jeddah edition of BIENALSUR begins at historic Qasr Khuzam museum
Following the success of the Riyadh edition, the Jeddah edition of BIENALSUR 2021, the International Biennial of Contemporary Art of...
- Qasr Khuzam served as the first residence in Jeddah for King Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder of Saudi Arabia.
- A total of 20 artists from 11 countries will participate in the Jeddah edition.
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Riyadh to host Middle East’s biggest musical event from Dec 16-19
Riyadh is scheduled to host Soundstorm Festival, the biggest musical event in the Middle East, between December 16 and 19....
- Noted international singers and musicians are expected to perform during the event at the Soundstorm Theater.
- Soundstorm Festival is among the top events on the calendar of events and seasons launched by the Visit Saudi Platform.
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Vintage cars show racy past of Iran’s toppled royalty
After half a century hidden away, the royal racers are back on show, with the Iran Historical Car Museum drawing...
- After half a century hidden away, the royal racers are back on show, with the Iran Historical Car Museum drawing in thousands since it opened to the public in recent weeks
- Some 20,000 people have visited since its opening, more than the number of people who visit the national museum each month
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The union is advantageous: Sheikh Zayed
The union amongst Emirates is just fine despite being a new experience for us. We did not adopt our neighbors’...
- The union has produced welfare that no soul can ever deny, the Founding Father of the UAE had said.
- We must work hard to upgrade our achievements, fill gaps, complete deficiencies to overcome errors and achieve a stronger union, he had highlighted
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FIFA Club World Cup to be held in UAE in Feb
The cup will run from Feb 3-12, featuring eight matches between the champions of the six continental confederations along with...
- Emirati club Al Jazira and Auckland will play in the opening game, with Chelsea set to face the winner of that tie or Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia in the semi-finals.
- Egyptian giants Al Ahly take on Mexico's Monterrey for the right to play Copa Libertadores champions Palmeiras of Brazil for a place in the final.
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Which are the happiest Arab countries?
A number of Arab countries have scored quite well in the just-published 2021 edition of the World Happiness Report.
- At least six factors seem to contribute to the perception of happiness within a country
- They are levels of GDP, life expectancy, generosity, social support, freedom, and corruption
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Qatar affirms security readiness for FIFA Arab Cup 2021 beginning today
Qatar's Ministry of Interior has affirmed its high readiness to secure the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, which will be held...
- Security measures are being coordinated with the Safety and Security Operations Committee (SSOC) of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
- Security for Arab Cub will help evaluate the measures for the FIFA World Cup 2022.
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A filmmaker who won hearts at Lebanese festival
Kuwaiti director Maysaa Al-Mumin received, Thursday, special mention for film, "J'ai Le Cafard" or Daughter of Wardan, in fifth edition...
- Director Al-Mumin told KUNA, that this movie was one of three short movies she made centering on the experience of womanhood
- The jury awarded the movie a special mention, commenting that it is a promising and well-balanced experience
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...
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Art Dubai 2023 generates US$39m in economic impact, says new study
DUBAI, UAE - Art Dubai, the leading international art fair for the Middle East and Global South, on Sunday announced...
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9000-year-old stone structures used as animal traps unearthed in Saudi
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- A team of Saudi and international archeologists has discovered ancient hand-made stone structures at Al-Dhulayat Mountain...
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Moroccan nomads keep alive ancient sport of sand hockey
M'hamid El Ghizlane, Morocco -- In a Moroccan oasis town on the edge of the Sahara, nomads in turbans and tunics...
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Iraqi museum damaged by IS works toward reopening
IS militants used sledgehammers and power tools to deface ancient statues and pre-Islamic treasures housed in the museum.
- A gaping hole remains in the floor of the museum's famed Assyrian gallery, caused by a bomb explosion.
- The artefacts are being revived with financing from the International Alliance for the Protection of Cultural Heritage in Conflict Areas (ALIPH).
Rare Hebrew Bible, Rousseau up for sale in New York
At Christie's, the star lot is Henri Rousseau's "Les Flamants," which is set to smash the record price at auction...
- Codex Sassoon, the most expensive historical document to ever go under the hammer and is tipped to fetch up to $50 million at Sotheby's on May 17
- Other Sotheby's highlights include Jean-Michel Basquiat's 1985 ode to jazz "Now's the Time," which is predicted to achieve more than $30 million
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Word power: Gender-neutral language need of the hour
"Despite all of the lovely words spoken by every company and organization during events such as International Women’s Day to...
- Many airlines and airports continue to use gender-specific language despite efforts towards gender equality in the Gulf region
- Gender-specific language is a reminder of historical bias that hinders efforts towards gender equality and this needs to change