Second edition of Saudi art biennale seeks to modernize Islamic tradition
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Under a vast canopy of tents in the Saudi city of Jeddah, religious artefacts are on display...
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‘Amazing’ AI de-ages Tom Hanks in new film ‘Here’
Los Angeles, United States - Tom Hanks has praised the "amazing" use of artificial intelligence to de-age him "in real time"...
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Qatar to host its own version of Geneva Motor Show
The organizers of the Qatar Geneva International Motor Show intend the event to take place every two years.
- The first edition of Qatar Geneva International Motor Show is planned for the autumn of 2022 or 2023
- The final dates are expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks, and the full concept will be revealed during GIMS 2022
SRMG taps Japanese firms
It has struck a content deal with Japanese publishing houses.
- The partnership will enable SRMG to establish official channels with Shogakukan, Shueisha, and Kadokawa
- This will let it adapt and localize global content for Arab audiences
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Saudi women drive public taxis for the first time
Local media showed women picking up customers in the Al-Ahsa governorate.
- Some of the customers booked rides to GCC countries in the neighborhood.
- Saudi Arabia had lifted the ban on women driving in June 2018.
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Anghami rules regional music streaming sector
Homegrown music-streamer Anghami is giving industry bigwigs like Spotify and Deezer a run for their money.
- The $220-million merger with Vistas Media made Anghami the first Arab technology company listed on Nasdaq
- Due to large companies signing agreements with international and local musicians and artists, voice platforms have gained global attention
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Doctors warn over dangerous viral milk crate challenge
Walking over a pyramid of precariously balanced milk crates can cause head bleed and injury to back that could lead...
- The challenge reminds doctors of the 2018 Tide Pod Challenge, which saw young people biting into a liquid laundry detergent packets.
- Doctors say health system already under strain due to Covid-19 pandemic.
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New Bond, Matrix footage thrill CinemaCon
The annual CinemaCon trade show sees Hollywood studios bring glitzy stars and never-before-seen footage to a Las Vegas casino to...
- The annual CinemaCon trade show sees Hollywood studios bring glitzy stars and never-before-seen footage to a Las Vegas casino to woo theater bosses
- The plot of "No Time To Die" starring Daniel Craifg as 007 picks up after 2015's "Spectre," with the loyalty of a love interest now seemingly called into question
Sony to screen ‘Spider-Man’, ‘Ghostbusters’ at CinemaCon
CinemaCon is taking place despite fears about the Delta variant that have caused some pandemic restrictions to be reimposed on...
- CinemaCon is taking place despite fears about the Delta variant that have caused some pandemic restrictions to be reimposed on Hollywood in California
- CinemaCon did not take place at all last year as the pandemic shuttered cinemas around the world
Graft, security issues feed the trade in Iraq’s past
The boom in looted objects from antiquity is a real problem in Iraq, where corruption is prevalent and archaeological sites...
- The boom in looted objects from antiquity is a real problem in Iraq, where corruption is prevalent and archaeological sites are poorly protected
- Sumerians, Assyrians and Babylonians all trod on the ancient land that is now Iraq, and that makes it a land of choice for smugglers.
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Graft, security issues feed trade in Iraq’s past
Do you want to buy a more than 3,000-year-old Sumerian tablet, listed as the property of a gentleman from Sussex...
- The purchased antiquity may not be handed down but handed on, via smugglers and middlemen
- Also, the ownership history of some such objects can be harder to prove
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Nawal El Zoghbi snubs award over Lebanon economic crisis
El Zoghbi, one of the most famous artistes in the Arab world, announced her decision on Twitter.
- The Murex d’Or award ceremony was about to take place on Wednesday at Beirut’s Casino du Liban
- Its organizers have now announced that it has been postponed because of the recent fuel tanker blast that killed several people
Second edition of Saudi art biennale seeks to modernize Islamic tradition
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Youth hold the keys to a brighter future
Pinning high hopes on the capabilities and determination of young people to achieve a better future for humanity, Pisar emphasizes...
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First Saudi at Paris Fashion Week underlines dramatic changes
Paris, France - Saudi Arabia is continuing its multi-billion-dollar entry into all aspects of global culture, hitting a new milestone on...
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UAE to host two new international falconry events in Dec
Dubai, UAE - The International Federation for Falconry Sports and Racing (IFFSR) announced it will host the inaugural editions of...
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Sports key pillar as UAE emerges as soft power center
Everyone in the sports delegations taking part in the future forums now has a greater obligation to spare no effort...
- UAE has evolved into a strategic and powerful center for soft power, says Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai
- Sports play a pivotal role as one of the most significant pillars of this soft power, adds Sheikh Ahmed, who is also President of the UAE National Olympic Committee
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‘God’s guests’: Saudis safeguard hajj hospitality tradition
Luxury accommodations and air-conditioned shopping malls have not replaced the deeply ingrained culture of hospitality in Islam's holiest city.
- Hospitality gains even more currency during hajj -- one of the five pillars of Islam that all Muslims with the means must undertake at least once in their lives.
- A state-led initiative by the education ministry that has dispatched hundreds of Mecca's school children to help with hajj.
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GCC women diplomats play vital role in fostering peace
"The GCC member states have over the years extended unwavering support to the diplomatic women of the GCC through tailoring...
- GCC Secretary General recognizes GCC women's essential role in nurturing generations and serving as family pillars
- GCC women play a decisive role in promoting inter-country relations and peace, adds Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi