Saudi Journalists Association poll: Women, visionaries lead the way
Nearly half of the newly elected board members were women, a first in the 21-year history of this prominent media...
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Japan literary laureate admits using ChatGPT for her novel
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Iran to let women fans into football stadium after gap
Women spectators will be allowed to see a football match in Iran for the first time in two years.
- Women will be allowed into the Azadi stadium in Tehran on October 12 to support the team in a World Cup qualifier match against South Korea
- The last time they were allowed in the stadium was in October 2019, when Iran thrashed Cambodia 14-0
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Art sales rebound to an all-time high of $2.7 billion after Covid-19 slump
Sales soared between June 2020 and June 2021 as auctioneers quickly adopted a more online approach.
- NFTs, or "non-fungible tokens", allow people to buy the rights to online art, including images, animation or even tweets.
- In March, US artist Beeple sold an NFT of his digital artwork "Everydays: The First 5,000 Days" for $69.3 million.
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Sharjah International Book Fair begins on Nov 3
Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the annual fair is one of the top three book fairs in the...
- Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the annual fair is one of the top three book fairs in the world.
- Authors, publishers, creatives, and intellectuals from around the world will take part in the fair's activities over the 11-day period
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The most interesting pavilions at Expo 2020
Expo 2020 Dubai boasts some unique pavilions. Here’s a look at the most engaging among them.
- Future Forest, the Spanish Pavilion, boasts an organic and recycled artificial ecosystem
- The Women’s Pavilion is intended to honor the significant roles that women, known and unknown, have played throughout history
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Facebook grilled over mental health fears
Facebook study warned of the harm Instagram can do to girls' well-being
- Facebook study warned of the harm Instagram can do to girls' well-being
- A Facebook whistleblower is set to testify before senators on Tuesday
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Breathtaking start of Expo 2020 Dubai
Dubai opened its extravagant Expo 2020 on Thursday with a flashy ceremony boasting fireworks and lights displays as it attempts...
- The event kicks off a six-month world fair attended by more than 190 countries
- The Expo venue is alive with music, dance, drama and projections with its star-studded opening ceremony
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$1bn Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to open in 2025
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi being built at a cost of one billion dollars is set for the inauguration in 2025, according...
- A $1-billion contract value was awarded to renowned architect Frank Gehry for the museum’s design
- The UAE capital is also home to Louvre Abu Dhabi, which was opened to the public in November 2017
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Spain fortress contains mysterious Islamic era keys
They are believed to have reached Segovia as spoils of war after the conquest of Muslim cities in Andalusia during...
- One of the keys goes back to the Al-Hambra Palace in Granada, another belongs to a palace from the Andalusian city of Wilma.
- The five keys made of metal and bronze were not meant for daily use.
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Saudi Arabia initiative to support entertainment sector
Saudi Arabia has launched the Makers of Happiness initiative to support the entertainment sector in the country in various ways.
- The initiative was launched by the General Entertainment Authority’s Board of Directors’ Chairman Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Sheikh
- AlThe Happiness Makers initiative aims to qualify and train human cadres specialized in the entertainment sector
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More UAE women take up STEM courses
The Emirati women's share in online enrollments in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics rises to 42 percent in 2021 from...
- The Emirati women's share of online enrollments in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics increased to 42 percent in 2021 from 38 percent in 2019
- Women’s enrollment in entry-level professional certificates also went up in the country from 26 percent in 2019 to 32 percent in 2021
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Equestrianism is an integral part of UAE’s heritage
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Unity crucial for Arabs on global media platforms
He calls for the creation of clear and common executive mechanisms to crystallize the Arab countries' position and examine the...
- Saudi Arabia calls for a unified Arab position on international media platforms to address the dissemination of content that lacks respect for Arab societies' values
- Saudi Media Minister Al-Dosary emphasizes the significance of media in promoting cooperation, dialogue, tolerance, and respect for diverse values and cultures
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‘AI, blockchain complementary, must be used responsibly’
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Greed fueling suffering around the world, says US rapper Will.i.am
Greed is the biggest problem in the world, leading to wealth inequality and suffering for many, American rapper and songwriter...
- Greed is the biggest problem in the world, leading to wealth inequality and suffering for many, American rapper and songwriter Will.i.am tells TRENDS in an exclusive interview
- Will.i.am's philanthropic initiative has impacted over 12,000 students in LA, equipping them with the skills to become job creators and establish future-ready businesses