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Afif helps Qatar exorcise World Cup demons at Asian Cup
Doha, Qatar - Asian Cup hosts and holders Qatar have been on a mission to banish the painful memory of their...
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Tunisia film seeks to ‘smash the cliche’
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It’s all in the eye: Tunisia’s 90-year-old photographer
An exhibition of his work named "Souvenirs d'Avant l'Oubli" (Memories before Oblivion) is being held until the end of October...
- The reputed photographer said he only ever wanted to photograph his own country, in all its diversity.
- Perez said he began photography at the age of 11 or 12 and all his works are "inhabited" by people.
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Nobel-winning Gurnah vows to keep talking migration
The novelist won the literature's top award for his unflinching portrayal of their effects on the refugee experience.
- Gurnah called Brexit "a mistake" and European governments' immigration policies "inhumane".
- He is the fifth African-born writer to win the literature Nobel, having fled to Britain from Zanzibar in late 1967.
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Dubai Culture, DP World partner to boost Dubai’s creative economy
DP World will also work closely with Dubai Culture to extend various kinds of support to the creative and cultural...
- DP World will also work closely with Dubai Culture to extend various kinds of support to the creative and cultural sector
- The agreement will further strengthen Dubai's and the UAE's role as a global centre for the arts, heritage, and culture
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Arab News editor-in-chief lauded for newspaper’s digital, global makeover
Japan's ambassador to Saudi Arabia Iwai Fumio has lauded Arab News editor-in-chief Faisal Abbas's efforts in transforming the newspaper into...
- Faisal Abbas was hosted by Japan's ambassador to Saudi Arabia Iwai Fumio for a commendation reception.
- In 2019, Arab News became the first pan-Arab media outlet to launch a Japanese edition.
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NFTs take Mideast art world by storm
An NFT is a digital asset that represents real-world objects like art, music, in-game items and videos. They are bought...
- An NFT is a digital asset that represents real-world objects like art, music, in-game items and videos. They are bought and sold online
- They include data about the artwork or item, such as the artist's name, the date it was sold, and the buyer's identity
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Press freedom efforts get Nobel Peace Prize
Journalists Maria Ressa from the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov from Russia have been awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace for...
- The Nobel committee noted that it would be difficult to promote global fraternity and disarmament without freedom of the press
- This year’s award of the Nobel Peace Prize is therefore firmly anchored in the provisions of Alfred Nobel’s will, it said
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Kuwaiti artist paints images of Gulf achievements, patriotism at Expo
Through the use of sand and light to the sound of music, Kuwaiti Sulaiman Al-Enezi portrayed images of great accomplishments...
- Sulaiman Al-Enezi depicted developments leading up to the launch of UAE-backed Mars mission Hope Probe.
- The artist has been an avid sand artist since childhood but got into lighting recently.
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Nobel Peace Prize buzz for press freedom, Belarus, Greta
Predicting the winner is a giant guessing game, as no shortlist is made public and the nominees' identities are kept...
- Predicting the winner is a giant guessing game, as no shortlist is made public and the nominees' identities are kept secret for 50 years
- This does not, however, stop international relations experts and punters from giving it their best shot
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Abdulrazak Gurnah wins literature Nobel Prize
The Nobel Committee said the theme of the refugee’s disruption runs throughout the work of Gurnah, and he was awarded...
- Born in 1948, Gurnah moved to England in the 1960s, and started to write at the age of 21
- He has produced 10 novels and several short stories in English, French, Swedish and German
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Whistleblower urges regulation to tackle FB ‘crisis’
Ex-employee Frances Haugen has fueled one of Facebook's most serious crises yet and prompted a denial from CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
- Haugen testified on Capitol Hill after she leaked reams of internal research to authorities and The Wall Street Journal.
- A senator said she sees the whistleblower disclosures as the long-needed push to get Congress moving.
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Oldest known Hebrew Bible displayed in Israel ahead of sale
Tel Aviv, Israel -- The oldest known near-complete Hebrew Bible was presented to the press on Wednesday in Tel Aviv, where...
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Unique platforms raise Arab women’s voices
Empowering women through platforms that allow them to tell their stories and express their opinions is crucial in achieving gender...
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Libyans brace for low-caffeine Ramadan days
The love for espresso is the relic of the Italian colonial rule in Libya. Tripoli is dotted with cafes, all...
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Equestrianism is an integral part of UAE’s heritage
She was speaking at the Dubai International Equestrian Conference, organized under the theme "A touch of loyalty and gratitude .....
- Horse racing is not just sports that is encouraged and celebrated, but an authentic component of the heritage of the UAE and the Arab region, says minister
- This year's conference was being held under the theme "A touch of loyalty and gratitude .. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid: 50 years of giving to equestrianism"
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Abu Dhabi to host world’s largest autonomous racing league from 2024
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The United Arab Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi, will host the world's largest autonomous racing league, with...
- The first autonomous car race will take place at Yas Marina Circuit in the last quarter of 2024 as the first in a series of autonomous vehicle races.
- The league will feature the Dallara-built Super Formula cars, the usage of which has been enabled by Japan Racing Promotion (JRP).
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Libya’s boxers recover from Kadhafi-era knockout
Boxing and other combat sports were banned by Moamer Kadhafi. Officially, authorities considered boxing too violent.
- After Kadhafi was ousted and killed in 2011, 63-year-old Omar Zlitni, a boxer reunited with former fighters and worked to revive boxing, re-establishing the national federation.
- Since then, Libyan boxers have shone in various competitions, modelling themselves after Malik Zinad, a light heavyweight fighter who found success after leaving the country.