INSEAD Day 4 - 728x90

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Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.

Cardinals elect a new pope to lead Catholic Church

Cardinals chose a new pope to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics on Thursday, sending up white smoke from the...

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Remains of 5,000-year-old noblewoman found in Peru dig

The woman's funerary trousseau, which was presented to reporters at the culture ministry, included a toucan's beak, a stone bowl...

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Saudi Heritage Commission and KARRDA to work for heritage preservation

Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission has signed a memorandum of understanding with King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority (KARRDA) to enhance...
  • The MoU between the two includes cooperation in preparing comprehensive strategic heritage plans and studies.
  • They will also launch initiatives and projects that serve craftsmen and contribute to the development of crafts and handicrafts.
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Turkey train showcases snow-covered countryside

Named the Turistik Dogu Ekspresi locally, the train offers one of the expansive country's most coveted new experiences.
  • The train has nine carriages that wind their way around mountain bends on a 32-hour, 1,300-kilometer journey
  • It travels from capital Ankara to Kars, an ancient city near Turkey's rugged border with Armenia and Georgia
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Iraq mosque concealed 12th-century prayer room

About six meters underground, four interconnected ablution rooms built of stone and plaster which measures three meters in height and...
  • Foundations of a ancient prayer hall have discovered underneath the Al-Nuri mosque where Baghdadi proclaimed a "caliphate" in 2014
  • The mosque was constructed in 1172, but much of it was destroyed and reconstructed in 1942, except its minaret
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Arabic instrumentalist hopes to ‘change soul’ of Iraq with music

Naseer Shamma, an icon of the Arabic oud, has returned home to help rekindle the flame of Iraqi music, snuffed...
  • Exiled in 1993 under dictator Saddam Hussein, Naseer Shamma only returned to his native Iraq for the first time in 2012
  • With art galleries opening and book fairs and festivals being held, Iraq has been recently witnessing a fledgling renaissance
Business

Ferrari World and Warner Bros. break Guinness Records titles

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi broke two Guinness World Records titles in celebration of the...
  • Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi broke the record title with 20,482 contributions during the festive season
  • The Park broke the record title with 4,826 contributions breaking the previous world record of 2,462
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Gaza: TV studios make series as Hamas response to Israeli hit shows

The shows do not feature any Israeli actors, and Palestinians recruited to play Jewish characters are often targeted by people...
  • "Qabdat al-Ahrar" (Fist of the Free) series shows a 2018 Israeli operation in the Gaza Strip that killed seven Hamas fighters and an Israeli officer
  • Not everyone is a fan of the Hamas productions as it's firmly focused on the conflict which primarily served as a "tool of resistance"
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Kuwait Arabian Horse Beauty Championships end, breeders honored

The first Kuwait Arabian Horse Beauty Championships, which concluded on Saturday, saw the participation of 450 horses from various domestic...
  • Th event saw the participation of 450 horses from various domestic stud farms.
  • The event was held under the patronage of the European Conference of Arab Horse Organizations.
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Magazine names Green Corner Building among top ten architectural projects of 2021

Located in Muharraq, Bahrain, Green Corner operates under the auspices of Sheikh Ibrahim Centre for Culture and Research.
  • Located in Muharraq, Bahrain, Green Corner operates under the auspices of Sheikh Ibrahim Centre for Culture and Research
  • The project opened in January last year with the support of United Arab Emirates to commemorate the Year of Zayed
Business

Indonesian student’s selfies fetch $1m in NFT sales

Sultan Al Ghozali, a computer science student at a university, has taken a picture of himself sitting in front of...
  • He intended to use the collection of nearly 1,000 selfies to create a timelapse video for his graduation day.
  • After learning about blockchain technology, the 22-year-old decided to upload the photos to NFT trading platform OpenSea under the title "Ghozali Everyday"
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Qatar’s Al-Attiyah claims fourth Dakar crown

The 51-year-old - champion in 2011, 2015, 2019 - took the overall honors by almost half an hour from France's...
  • Earlier on Friday British motorbike rider Sam Sunderland had claimed his second Dakar Rally crown.
  • Sunderland, 32, dominated the first week but he duelled for the overall lead over the final days and surrendered it several times before finally coming out on top.

Cardinals elect a new pope to lead Catholic Church

Cardinals chose a new pope to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics on Thursday, sending up white smoke from the...
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Saudi Arabia to host inaugural Traditional Architecture Gathering

Diriyah, Saudi Arabia -- Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) Tuesday announced the inaugural edition of the 'Traditional Architecture Gathering' to...
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People marvel at ancient Iraq in new ‘Assassin’s Creed’ game

The central character, pickpocket turned master assassin Basim, speaks classical Arabic in "Assassin's Creed Mirage",.
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Norwegian playwright Jon Fosse wins Nobel literature prize

Sometimes compared to Samuel Beckett, another Nobel-winning playwright, Fosse's work is minimalistic, relying on simple language which delivers its message...
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Saudi Arabia announces bid to host World Cup in 2034

The bid "intends to deliver a world-class tournament and will draw inspiration from Saudi Arabia's ongoing social and economic transformation...
  • Sport is a major component of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 reform agenda, which aims to transforms Saudi Arabia into a tourism and business hub.
  • In the coming weeks, the kingdom is set to host the final LIV Golf League tournament of the regular season and a boxing match featuring Anthony Joshua.
Business

Jericho pins tourism hopes on UNESCO listing

Despite many cultural treasures, there were only 32,535 hotel guests in the Jericho area in the first half of this...
  • Jericho drew international attention in September when it was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List.
  • The city also draws visits by Israeli Arabs, descendants of Palestinians who stayed on their land after Israel's creation in 1948.
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Archaeology talks unravel past’s influence on future

Insights from the recently held archaeology summit highlight AlUla's prominence as an archaeological epicenter, helping to bridge historical gaps and...
  • Insights from the recent archaeology summit highlight AlUla's prominence as an archaeological epicenter, helping to bridge historical gaps and deepen understanding
  • Organized by the Royal Commission for AlUla, the event attended by over 300 delegates from 39 countries, tries to look beyond traditional archaeological boundaries