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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.

‘In our blood’: Egyptian women reclaim belly dance from stigma

As belly dancing gains popularity internationally, young Egyptian performers are working to restore its reputation at home, pushing back against...

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Picasso on a plate: unseen ceramics up for auction in Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland -- A clutch of one-off and hitherto unseen ceramic plates and dishes by Pablo Picasso are going under...

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Arabic in demand as non-English content rules market

This trend shift reflects not only changing consumer preferences but also highlights the significant potential for regional stories to gain...
  • This trend shift reflects not only changing consumer preferences but also highlights the significant potential for regional stories to gain global prominence.
  • The MENA region also sees demand for content in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese has soared, alongside a doubled interest in animation, says a latest report.
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Arab women: Pioneers in arts, sports, and culture

Outstanding Arab women leave a lasting impact in their respective fields, inspire countless individuals, and shape the future of the...
  • Outstanding Arab women leave a lasting impact in their respective fields, inspire countless individuals, and shape the future of the interconnected domains.
  • Their stories challenge stereotypes and demonstrate the transformative power of passion, dedication, and a commitment to breaking down barriers.
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Young Iraqis seek desert retreats for a change from the hustle of big cities

SAMAWAH, IRAQ – Far from the hustle and bustle of major cities, young Iraqis are increasingly taking advantage of a renewed...
  • For years, only the most intrepid of hikers and campers would brave the trips into Iraq's desert.
  • With the rise of social media and a period of relative stability, it has become a popular destination.
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Museum in West Bank displays Gaza’s ‘artistic demonstration’ against war

BIRZEIT, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES – At a museum in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Gazan works on display are proclaimed to be an...
  • Alongside contemporary pieces, the works include old, traditional paintings and costumes, as well as archeological artifacts.
  • Gaza's bloodiest war has devastated the small Hamas-ruled coastal territory, with its cultural heritage just one of the many casualties of war.
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Red Sea Global releases ‘Red Sea Waves,’ its first music album

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind The Red Sea and Amaala, the Saudi tourism destinations,...
  • The album is the result of collaboration between Saudi, Egyptian, Sudanese, Somali, and other artists
  • The album features 12 tracks, each of which is characterized by a different genre and origin
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Saudi Arabia cracks down on heritage site defacement with hefty fines

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia has issued a stern warning against damaging the nation's cultural heritage sites, imposing hefty...
  • The Public Prosecution declared that anyone caught defacing urban heritage,could face a penalty of one year in prison and a fine of up to $26,660
  • This stern message coincides with the Kingdom's celebration of its Founding Day, which fell on February 22
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Music beats the blues in Tunisian youth project

Local children and teenagers come together in the afternoon to compose and rehearse music for a creative break from their...
  • The after-school music club project is called Tunisia 88 - a reference to the number of keys on a piano - and aims to get youngsters to develop their creative and leadership skills
  • It has engaged 5,000 to 10,000 youths a year across Tunisia's almost 600 schools since it was founded in 2017 by US pianist Kimball Gallagher and Tunisian Radhi Meddeb
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Saudi film industry gets boost with $100m investment fund

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -The Middle East Financial Investment Company (MEFIC Capital) has unveiled the establishment of the Saudi Film Fund,...
  • The strategic fund is an outcome of an agreement involving the Cultural Development Fund, MEFIC Capital, and Roaa Media Ventures
  • The Saudi film production market has experienced impressive growth, boasting an annual growth rate exceeding 25%
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‘Oppenheimer’ dominates BAFTAs in major Oscars boost

London, United Kingdom - "Oppenheimer", Christopher Nolan's epic movie about the creation of the atomic bomb, swept the board at Sunday's...
  • The movie earned seven awards in total, including best film, best director for Nolan, best actor for Cillian Murphy and best supporting actor for Robert Downey Jr
  • In the film, Murphy plays J. Robert Oppenheimer, the US theoretical physicist often called the "father of the atomic bomb" who was haunted by the consequences of his creation
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WEF24: Virunga battles deforestation, habitat loss

Climate finance plays a critical role in protecting Virunga National Park through innovative solutions like hydroelectric energy, director Emmanuel de...
  • Climate finance plays a critical role in protecting Virunga National Park through innovative solutions like hydroelectric energy, director Emmanuel de Merode tells TRENDS.
  • Addressing investment risks and finding sustainable funding methods for forest protection become significant challenge amid ongoing regional conflicts, de Merode adds.

‘In our blood’: Egyptian women reclaim belly dance from stigma

As belly dancing gains popularity internationally, young Egyptian performers are working to restore its reputation at home, pushing back against...
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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...
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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...
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Cannes film festival says to ‘honour’ slain Gaza photojournalist

Paris, France - The Cannes film festival said Wednesday that the screening of a documentary about Gaza photojournalist Fatima Hassouna...
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‘Diriyah Tan’ unveiled to celebrate Saudi tourism hub’s rich heritage

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Diriyah Company has collaborated with Pantone to produce "Diriyah Tan," a color that embodies the essence...
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$20 million rare blue diamond goes on show in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -- A rare blue diamond valued at $20 million went on pre-auction display on Tuesday...
  • The 10-carat Mediterranean Blue, which will go on sale in Geneva next month, is the showpiece of a collection estimated at $100 million, organizers said.
  • "Included in the group are the largest flawless diamond in the world... the second largest red diamond known to exist and several diamonds over 100 carats," Sotheby's said.
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Qatar’s ‘Hit Show’ wins $12 million Dubai World Cup

Dubai, UAE --  Qatar's 'Hit Show' triumphed in the 2025 Dubai World Cup's main event at Meydan, the pinnacle of...
  • Hit Show, owned by Wathnan Racing, ridden by Florent Geroux, prevailed over eight top competitors in 2:03:50 minutes, earning $6.96m with a 0.64-length victory.
  • The American horse Mixto, owned by Calumet Farm, came in second place, ridden by jockey Frankie Dettori and trained by Doug O'Neill, and received a cash prize of $2.4m.