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Agthia 9M profit nearly triples

Third-quarter revenue increased 14.4 percent.

UAB nine-month profit rises 6%

Loan growth, lower impairment charges boost earnings

du 9M profit up 10.8%

Revenue grows as connectivity demand supports earnings

Al Rajhi Bank 9M profit up

Revenue growth lifts earnings despite higher provisions

Mashreq prices Dim Sum bond

UAE bank raises offshore renminbi funding

‘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...

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‘Diriyah Tan’ unveiled to celebrate Saudi tourism hub’s rich heritage

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Diriyah Company has collaborated with Pantone to produce "Diriyah Tan," a color that embodies the essence...

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China gives celebrities 10 days to shell out unpaid taxes

China has launched a sweeping state crackdown on tax evasion and perceived immoral behavior in the entertainment industry. The move...
  • YouTuber Huang Wei was ordered to pay a record $200 million fine for tax evasion on Monday
  • Actress Zheng Shuang was in August hit with a $46-million fine for tax evasion
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Iraqi labourer preserves calligraphic art

Hussein's creations are made with a reed pen that he buys from Turkey or Iran. He sometimes sells the work...
  • Hussein's creations are made with a reed pen that he buys from Turkey or Iran
  • He sometimes sells the work for posters, shop displays and even tombstones
Arts & Culture

SBA signs pact with Rimini Meeting for cross-cultural exchange

Prominent world personalities hosted at Rimini Meeting over the years include Pope Francis; Dr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former UN Secretary-General
  • The Italy based Rimini Meeting is Europe’s leading cross-cultural entity that hosts the world’s most notable thought and enlightenment leaders
  • The MoU stipulates the terms for launching mutual initiatives to promote human values, as well as investing in arts, literature and knowledge
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Over 700,000 flock to Saudi Arabia’s top music festival

Record crowds of over 700,000 revelers flocked to Saudi Arabia's MDLBeast Soundstorm music festival, authorities said Monday, at the end...
  • The festival, which ended on a Sunday, comes as Saudi Arabia sees a spike in coronavirus cases amid increased fears over the spread of Omicron
  • The festival has since its launch in 2019 witnessed large crowds, most of them young men and women, who can freely mingle and dance to western music.
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UAE Declaration of Arabic Language launched by Sheikh Mohammed

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, on Tuesday launched the UAE Declaration of Arabic Language...
  • The declaration aims to draw out a unified roadmap for various institutions in Arab countries.
  • The declaration was introduced in the presence of the Arab Ministers of Culture to mark the World Arabic Language Day
Arts & Culture

Mosul museum restores pre-Islamic treasures ruined in Iraq war

The Iraqi government is trying to restore ancient artifacts from the Mosul museum.
  • Iraq's 2,500-year-old treasure in Mosul museum is being restored with the help of France's famous Louvre museum
  • An online exhibition will be held to show the Ancient artefacts as soon as the restoration work is complete
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Abu Dhabi to host Pokemon GO Tour live event in 2022

Gamers on Yas Bay will be joined by those taking part in Monterrey, Mexico at Parque Fundidora and Kaohsiung, Taiwan...
  • The event will be hosted by Niantic, the AR company behind Pokémon GO, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi
  • The ticketed event will include real-world habitats, special in-game features, photo ops, a special game plan, exclusive merchandise and targets existing gamers
Arts & Culture

UAE ends cinema censorship, introduces 21+ age rating

The UAE announced Sunday it will no longer censor cinematic releases, introducing a 21 and above age rating for films...
  • The UAE has decided that it will no longer censor cinematic releases
  • The country has introduced a 21 and above age rating for films it classifies for mature audiences
Arts & Culture

World Cup: Qatar’s bigger test after Arab Cup

More than 600,000 tickets were sold for the 16-team Arab Cup, including a Qatari-record 63,439 crowd when the hosts played...
  • Qatar's challenge is to host a World Cup in and around a single city, Doha, with limited hotel accommodation and a transport network.
  • More than 1.2 million fans and 32 international teams will arrive for the World Cup one year from now.
Arts & Culture

Algeria beat Tunisia to win Arab Cup in Qatar

Amir Sayoud scored a goal in the ninth minute of extra-time while Yacine Brahimi scored with the final kick of...
  • Algeria made the breakthrough in extra time and were crowned Arab champions
  • Both countries played without their European-based players in the finals of the Arab Cup

‘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...
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Broadway musical ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ to Debut in Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The iconic Broadway musical 'The Phantom of the Opera' will be performed in Riyadh from Oct...
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ESports debuts as Asian Games medal event but women left behind

Excited video-game fans thronged a shiny new arena in the Chinese city on Sunday as eSports made its debut at the...
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Two-thousand years old tombs discovered in Gaza

Gaza City, Palestinian Territories - Four Roman tombs dating back 2,000 years have been discovered in the Gaza Strip, a Palestinian...
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Saudi Arabia’s natural reserve makes it to UNESCO heritage list

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve in Saudi Arabia has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage...
  • Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve occupies an area of over 12,750 km2 and is the only major sand desert in tropical Asia.
  • It provides vital natural habitats for the survival of more than 120 indigenous plant species.
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Sports shift economic goalposts for Middle East

In a bid to diversify their economies, Middle Eastern nations are turning to the sports industry, marked by significant investments...
  • In a bid to diversify their economies, Middle Eastern nations are turning to the sports industry, marked by significant investments in global tournaments and infrastructure
  • Danube Group Managing Director Adel Sajan highlights Dubai's innovative spirit and the role of entities like Danube Sports World in shaping the region's sports future
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UNESCO adds Djerba in Tunisia to world heritage sites list

Tunis, Tunisia -- UNESCO announced Monday it was adding the Tunisian resort island of Djerba to its list of World Heritage...
  • The United Nations cultural organization took the decision in Saudi Arabia, during its 45th world heritage committee meeting.
  • Djerba is considered to be the mythological island in Homer's "Odyssey" where Ulysses and his companions encounter the lotus eaters.