Expo City Dubai launches 10-day festival of Emirati light art and culture
DUBAI, UAE - Dhai Dubai, the first-ever Emirati-led light art festival, has launched its illuminating 10-day program at Expo City...
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Money weighs on would-be Chinese parents as population falls
Long alarmed by falling fertility, the government has relaxed its decades-long one-child policy in recent years to allow three children...
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VOX Cinemas unveils debut slate of original Arabic films
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Dubai Expo unveils its gleaming pavilions
Dubai's edition, the first in the Middle East, is expected to be the biggest event ever held in the region...
- Dubai's edition, the first in the Middle East, is expected to be the biggest event ever held in the region with estimates of 25 million visitors over its six-month lifespan
- The fair is another feather in the cap for Dubai, which has long strived for recognition with achievements such as the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building at at 828 metres
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Art flourishes on the walls of Morocco
Lhamzi is one of a new generation of artists whose murals are changing the face of Morocco's cities.
- Lhamzi is one of a new generation of artists whose murals are changing the face of Morocco's cities
- The 25-year-old, who goes by the alias Bo3bo3, completed his first murals in the seaside city of Agadir four years ago
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Riyadh Season 2021 has ‘big surprises’ in store
The event featuring concerts, theater performances, wrestling matches aims at making the Saudi capital a tourism entertainment destination.
- This year's slogan is #Imagine_More, as its events will be held in an area of 5.4 million square meters.
- The event is also an opportunity to showcase the outcome of several national goals, such as raising the level of the entertainment industry sector.
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‘Ancestor’ of Mediterranean mosaics discovered in Turkey
The mosaic was discovered in the remains of a 15th century BC Hittie temple, 700 years before the oldest known...
- The temple where the mosaic is located was dedicated to Teshub, the storm god worshipped by the Hittites.
- Nearly 3,000 years after their disappearance, the Hittites continue to inhabit Turkish imagination.
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Emaar Entertainment, Eagle Hills Diyar partner to take Reel Cinemas to Bahrain
Reel Cinemas will be the authorized cinema partner for the upcoming Marassi Galleria, a beachfront, world-class mega mall in Manama,...
- Reel Cinemas will be the authorized cinema partner for the upcoming Marassi Galleria, a beachfront, world-class mega mall in Manama, Bahrain.
- Cinema fans in Bahrain will also enjoy a specially crafted F&B menu along with Reel Cinemas’ much-loved Dine-In cinema concept, which will also debut
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Jewel of Roman Empire lies neglected in Libya
Founded by the Phoenicians then conquered by Rome, the city was the birthplace of Septimius Severus, who rose to become...
- There is no queue at the gate and only a handful of visitors, almost all Libyans, wander among the imposing ruins at the UNESCO World Heritage site
- Founded by the Phoenicians then conquered by Rome, the city was the birthplace of Septimius Severus, who rose to become emperor from 193 until 211
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Joel Coen’s Macbeth: pure and somber
With "The Tragedy of Macbeth," which premiered on the opening night of the 59th New York Film Festival on Friday,...
- With "The Tragedy of Macbeth," which premiered on the opening night of 59th New York Film Festival, Coen follows in the footsteps of Orson Welles, Akira Kurosawa, Roman Polanski
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Saudi man crossbreeds python, some worth $100,000
Malaikah said he had no interest in selling to fashion brands, criticised by animal rights group for their unethical use...
- Malaikah said he had no interest in selling to fashion brands, criticised by animal rights group for their unethical use of animal skins
- In the garden of his palace in the Red Sea city of Jeddah, the 35-year-old businessman has a sign on the wall in green block letters that reads: "THE SNAKE ROOM".
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Saudi site Dawqara shows signs of civilization during the late Roman period
DUBAI: Dawqara, a place in Saudi Arabia's Northern Borders region, has shown signs of civilization during the late Roman period....
- One of the most important artifacts of the site in Dawqara is a square palace built from volcanic stones.
- Some stone tools have also been found at the site located in the Northern Borders region.
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Dystopia, BLM themes emerge at Art Basel fair
The giant annual fair in the Swiss city of Basel is above all a commercial event, where artists and galleries...
- The giant annual fair in the Swiss city of Basel is above all a commercial event, where artists and galleries come to meet wealthy collectors
- Art Basel exhibits major works every year in a section where paintings, sculptures and installations are grouped together for sale to museums and large collections
Expo City Dubai launches 10-day festival of Emirati light art and culture
DUBAI, UAE - Dhai Dubai, the first-ever Emirati-led light art festival, has launched its illuminating 10-day program at Expo City...
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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.
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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...
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‘AI, blockchain complementary, must be used responsibly’
The responsible AI must enhance education, everyday life, and work, while blockchain protocols must be democratized in a decentralized society,...
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‘Everything Everywhere’ conquers all at Oscars
The surreal sci-fi film bags seven Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing, and...
- The surreal sci-fi film bags seven Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing, and Best Supporting Actor and Actress prizes
- Michelle Yeoh becomes the first Asian woman to win Best Actress for her portrayal of a Chinese laundromat owner fighting an inter-dimensional supervillain
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Justice best solution to global challenges
Wars and conflicts have made it more difficult for millions of people to live in dignity and have in turn...
- Investing in the unique capabilities of immigrants is essential, as the Mediterranean Sea has become one of the largest mass graves for victims of covert migration
- Nations are required to engage in opportunities presented by global issues that strengthens resilience in a world where division is growing and threatening global peace
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Empowering women open doors of possibility for communities to reach new heights: Sheikha Bodour
The American University of Sharjah (AUS) President was taking part in an event, "Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Business...
- Sheikha Bodour emphasizes the importance of celebrating women's contributions to their communities and empowering them
- She took part in the AUS School of Business Administration's first Women in Business event, which is part of a series of events