Over 70 percent of musicians fear AI, says French-German study
PARIS, FRANCE - More than two-thirds of musicians fear that artificial intelligence will make it impossible to make a living, according...
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Coach Mancini lays out Saudi’s plan at Asian Cup
Doha, Qatar - Roberto Mancini said on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia fear no team at the Asian Cup and will not...
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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
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Sharjah turns to Italy to digitize rare manuscripts
The move will see the digitization of more than 2,500 rare Arabic manuscripts dating back to more than 450 years.
- The Sharjah Book Authority has turned to the Milan-based Italian library Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana to digitize manuscripts
- VBA’s Arabic manuscripts collection is considered one of the most important in Italy
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Morocco: Oldest bone tools for clothesmaking found
The international team discovered more than 60 tools in Contrebandiers (Smugglers) Cave, less than 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the...
- The international team discovered more than 60 tools in Contrebandiers (Smugglers) Cave, less than 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the North African country's capital.
- The discovery could help answer questions on the origins of modern human behaviour, said El Hajraoui, a researcher at the National Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage (I
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Expo 2020: AR Rahman introduces Firdaus Orchestra
A total of 50 musicians — aged between 16 and 51 — from 23 countries in the region have come...
- The Firdaus Orchestra will perform at concerts at Expo 2020 Dubai
- The concerts will feature works composed by Rahman for the orchestra’s inaugural performance
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Woman turns home into school in war-torn Yemen
Amina Mahdi had already been teaching children to read and write before the outbreak of the impoverished country's devastating war...
- More than 2,500 schools in the country are unfit for use, with some destroyed and others turned into refugee camps.
- UNICEF has estimated that two million children were without school even before the coronavirus pandemic.
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Expo 2020 launches official song ‘This Is Our Time’
The song, called This Is Our Time, is four minutes and 18 seconds long, is available on several platforms for...
- The song features UAE-based artiste Hussain Al Jassmi, who is also an Expo 2020 Ambassador
- He is accompanied by Lebanese-American singer-songwriter Mayssa Karaa, and Emirati singer-songwriter Almas
Over 70 percent of musicians fear AI, says French-German study
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Equestrianism is an integral part of UAE’s heritage
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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...
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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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‘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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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
‘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