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Empower okays $119.1m H2 2025 dividend

The dividend is equivalent to 43.75% of paid-up capital.

Alujain widens 2025 loss

The increase in loss is due to impairment charges, weaker prices.

Masar 2025 net profit $262m

Higher land plot sales boost revenue and operating income.

Tasnee’s 2025 losses deepen

The petrochemicals' company's revenue also fell 17.7 percent.

DP World 2025 revenue $24.4bn

The profit for the year up 32.2% to reach $1.96bn.

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...

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,”...

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

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.

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

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.

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

Sharjah and France to boost cooperation in cultural tourism, creative industries

Sharjah and France have discussed ways to strengthen collaboration between Sharjah and French cities, particularly in cultural tourism and the...
  • Sharjah keen on exploring potential opportunities with French cities, says Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman Sharjah’s DGR.
  • France’s support for the development of art, literature and culture is exemplary, Al Qasimi said.

Saudi Fashion Commission to host Global Fashion Exchange in Riyadh

The GFX Swap Shop represents the latest development for the Fashion Commission as they continue to spearhead the growth of...
  • The GFX Fashion Swap will take place at Personage concept store in Riyadh on December 11 and 12
  • The swap is built upon a simple yet effective concept; no money changes hands and everyone is invited

Egypt unveils Rams Road at Karnak Temple in Luxor

The road is nearly 3 km (2 miles) long and named The Path of God in ancient Egyptian mythology.
  • Dubbed the Rams Road, the sandstone-paved path connects the temples of Karnak and Luxor
  • It was officially opened by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and a host of senior officials in a night-time ceremony

From crypto to Covid: Why auction prices are rocketing

Crypto "whale" Justin Sun has bought works by Picasso and Andy Warhol this year, and paid $78.4 million for Alberto...
  • Crypto "whale" Justin Sun has bought works by Picasso and Andy Warhol this year, and paid $78.4 million for Alberto Giacometti's "The Nose" sculpture this month
  • The auction houses were very behind the times. But Covid forced them to modernise and the result is that online sales have been spectacular

New restoration works shore-up Iraq’s historic Arch of Ctesiphon

Construction of the arch began in AD 540 during the Persian Sassanid dynasty's long wars with the Byzantine Empire.
  • Construction of the arch began in AD 540 during the Persian Sassanid dynasty's long wars with the Byzantine Empire
  • Restoration work on the arch, also known as Taq-i Kisra from its Persian name, was carried out in 2013 after a massive slab fell off due to damp caused by heavy rain

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...

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Omani novelist’s book on water wins top Arabic fiction prize

Alqasmi, who has published four novels and 10 poetry collections, is the first Omani winner of the prize, now in...

NEOM’s first international exhibition held in Venice

Venice, Italy - More than 20 of the world’s leading architects, designers, and future thinkers led a major opening event...

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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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...
  • Similar in many ways to field and ice hockey, but played barefoot and with palm wood sticks, the ancient game is called "mokhacha" in the local Hassani Arabic dialect.
  • Forms of sand hockey are also enjoyed in Ethiopia, where it is called Genna, and in Tunisia under the name of Oggaf, according to the UK-based Hockey Museum.

Sheikh Khalifa: A legacy of progress and empowerment

He continued his predecessor's remarkable legacy until his own passing on May 13, 2022. Under his leadership, the UAE flourished,...
  • Under Sheikh Khalifa's leadership, the UAE fortified its prominent stature and assumed a leading regional and global role by fostering deep-rooted relations with numerous countries
  • To secure prosperous future, Sheikh Khalifa initiated an era of empowerment by implementing long-term national strategies, initiatives, and plans including the Principles of the 50

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).