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Eni profit falls due to dip in oil prices

Q2 net profit fell by 18% to $637 million.

Emirates NBD H1 profit $3.40bn

Total income rose by 12 percent in the same period.

ADIB H1 pre-tax profit $1.08bn

Q2 pre-tax net profit increases by 14 percent.

AstraZeneca to invest $50bn in US

Bulk of funds to go into a Virginia manufacturing center.

UAB net profit up by 50% for H1

Total assets increase by 11 percent.

SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi wins Guinness World Records

ABU DHABI, UAE – SeaWorld Yas Island - the region’s first Marine Life Theme Park here -, has won a...
  • SeaWorld Yas Island has won the Guinness World Records for being the “Largest Indoor Marine-Life Theme Park” in the world.
  • The certificate was presented to Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO of Miral, and the SeaWorld Abu Dhabi leadership.

Saudi RCU begins rock excavation for Sharaan Resort in AlUla

ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has marked a significant milestone in the development of the...
  • The initial excavation symbolizes the start of a mission that combines Jean Nouvel’s architectural innovation with Bouygues' engineering expertise.
  • This milestone is an important step forward in AlUla's evolution into a premier destination for sustainable luxury tourism.

Hotel Dar Tantora is inspired by Saudi’s AlUla ancient mudbrick buildings

ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – Situated in the heart of Old Town here, Dar Tantora Hotel offers guests a chance to...
  • AlUla’s Old Town, with its origins going back over 700 years, prospered along the renowned incense trade route.
  • With over 900 traditional mudbrick homes, the Old Town stands as a testament to the Kingdom’s enduring cultural heritage.

World’s only Dragon Ball theme park launched in Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya City

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Board of Directors of the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) revealed on Sunday the launch of...
  • Nestled within Qiddiya City, just 40 minutes from Riyadh, this never-seen-before anime theme park is set to become a spectacle.
  • Inspired by the seven legendary Dragon Balls, visitors can navigate seven distinctively themed zones within the park.

‘Cultural initiatives key to nation’s advancement’

"Poetry holds a distinguished position among literary arts, especially within the Arabic language. As the foundational literary form in Arabic,...
  • UAE’s Minister of Culture highlights the significance of cultural endeavors and poetry in social and individual advancement.
  • World Poetry Day celebration emphasizes the foundational role of poetry in Arabic heritage and language, adds Sheikh Salem.

MIA Art Collection boosts gender equality in art

The MIA Art Collection aims to bridge the gap between the art scene and the business sector, empowering women artists,...
  • The MIA Art Collection aims to bridge the gap between the art scene and the business sector, empowering women artists, its founder Alejandra Castro Rioseco tells TRENDS.
  • Despite focusing on traditional art forms like "Lavinia" exhibition, the initiative is open to promote digital and performance art to support female artists' visibility, she adds.

Technology transforms Ramadan traditions across GCC

During Ramadan, GCC residents are using digital tools that are enhancing the observance of this sacred month, offering new ways...
  • During Ramadan, GCC residents are using digital tools that are enhancing the observance of this sacred month, offering new ways to connect, learn, and shop.
  • Rising online activities increase cybersecurity risks, urging vigilance. An evolving digital landscape offers challenges and opportunities for retail and community.

Women key focus of Dubai’s MIA ART Collection gala

The annual MIA Gala and Awards Ceremony, held on International Women's Day, celebrates and recognizes the contributions of women artists.
  • The annual MIA Gala and Awards Ceremony, held on International Women's Day, celebrates and recognizes the contributions of women artists.
  • Alejandra Castro Rioseco emphasizes the importance of perseverance and internationalization for Arab women pursuing careers in the art industry.

Riyadh set to debut historic Saudi opera ‘Zarqa Al-Yamama’ on April 25

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The capital city of Riyadh is abuzz with excitement as preparations are underway for the premiere...
  • The opera is poised to make history as the first grand opera produced in the Kingdom and the largest Arabic grand opera ever staged
  • The opera revolves around the legendary figure of Zarqa al-Yamama, a woman from the Geddes tribe known for her foresight and sharp intuition

UAE becomes global hub for international education

International education is evolving in the Gulf region amid unique challenges and strengths, Rania Hussein, Deputy Head at the Swiss...
  • Global education is evolving in the Gulf region amid unique challenges and strengths, Rania Hussein, Deputy Head at the Swiss International School Dubai, tells TRENDS.
  • Government policies ensure educational excellence through strict quality assurance, while aligning learning with future work landscapes, adds Rania during the interview.

Saudi Arabia to host Italian Super Cup in December

Rome, Italy -- Next season's Italian Super Cup will be played for the fourth time in Saudi Arabia but in...

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Hollywood stars condemn Gaza ‘genocide’ on eve of Cannes Festival

Cannes, France - More than 350 figures from the cinema world including Hollywood stars Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon condemned...

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...

Joseph Nye, influential political scientist, who coined ‘soft power,’ dies at 88

Washington, United States - Joseph Nye, a versatile and influential political scientist and US policymaker who coined the term "soft...

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‘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...
  • Based on a 1950s comic with iconic status in the South American country, the sci-fi series tells the story of a mysterious, toxic snowfall that precedes an alien invasion of Buenos
  • More elementally, it is about ordinary people with few resources and no special powers who collectively stare down a totalitarian threat, Darin, 68, told AFP in an interview

Tunics & turbans: Afghan students don Taliban-imposed uniforms

Kabul, Afghanistan - Since the start of the school year in March, Afghan boys have been required to wear new...
  • The Taliban say the dress code enforces discipline, masks inequality, and reflects true Islamic attire — a move that has sparked controversy
  • Since their return, the streets of Kabul and other areas have become more uniform, with many men opting for the monochrome loose trousers and long tunic

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...
  • "What has been discovered corresponds to a woman who apparently had elevated status, an elite woman," archaeologist David Palomino told AFP
  • The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s