New metro cuts through Saudi social divisions
With its eye-watering oil riches, intricate tribal networks and large numbers of foreign workers, Saudi society has long been divided...
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After Instagram restrictions, Meta to introduce teen accounts for Facebook
Paris, France -- Meta on Tuesday announced that it was extending its teen accounts to its social network Facebook, after...
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Strengthening cultural diversity key focus of Sharjah
“Our annual event agenda is packed with international activities that attract content creators and writers from around the world. This...
- The Sharjah Book Authority champions cultural diversity and Arab culture enrichment, says its chair Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi.
- 'Big Bad Wolf – Sharjah', the world's largest book sale event, features over 1 million books across various genres with up to 85% discounts.
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Sharjah’s ‘Mleiha’ and ‘Al Dhaid’ added to Islamic World Heritage
Sharjah, UAE - The Islamic World Heritage Committee of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) added the...
- The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) has completed the nomination dossier of the Mleiha archaeological site titled "Mleiha: The Pre-Islamic Period in Southeast Arabia"
- The nomination highlights the historical and archaeological value of Mleiha and its archaeological and architectural elements that were unearthed during continuous excavations
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Saudi Arabia’s Noor Riyadh festival sets 6 Guinness World Records
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Noor Riyadh Festival 2023 has secured six new Guinness World Records, making it its third consecutive...
- The records were set during the closing presentation of an art installation, after the 17 days of celebration, held from November 30 to December 16, 2023.
- Artist Christopher Bauder's artwork titled "Dialogue" set a record for "the most lights used in a temporary light and sound show".
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UNESCO places Ramadan’s ‘iftar’ in intangible cultural heritage
Tehran, Iran - The UN cultural agency on Wednesday recognized iftar, the meal that breaks the daytime fast during the Muslim...
- The application for the sociocultural tradition was jointly submitted by Iran, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan to the UNESCO
- The age-old community tradition was recognized by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage
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Vaping: lighting up, stubbing out
Developed in 2003 by the Chinese pharmacist Hon Lik, concerns are growing over the risk of teens becoming hooked on...
- The birth of vaping comes in the year that Ireland bans smoking in workplaces, including pubs and restaurants, sparking a global clampdown on smoking indoors.
- Many doctors welcome the devices, which are tar-free, as a potential lifesaver in the fight against cancer, heart disease, strokes and other diseases.
Business
Abu Dhabi-backed fund takeover of Telegraph triggers UK probe into sale
Dubai, UAE--The UK government has ordered a formal probe into the proposed sale of the Telegraph Media Group to an...
- Earlier this month RedBird IMI announced that it will take control of The Daily and Sunday Telegraph sister newspapers and The Spectator magazine
- The Abu Dhabi-backed investment fund said a $762-million "package of loans" will fully repay the debts owed, allowing the media group to be taken out of receivership
Geostrategy
UAE marks 52nd National Day with parades, shows
Across the country, the festivities will be characterized by performances of Emirati folk arts, cultural shows, police parades, display of...
- Flags will adorn Dubai’s shopping malls, skyscrapers and beaches will be draped in hues of black, red, white and green for Union Day
- The founder’s memorial, a permanent tribute to the late founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan, will mark the country's 52nd Union Day
Arts & Culture
Saudi-backed Newcastle face Champions League reality check
Manchester, United Kingdom - Newcastle must overcome the might of Paris Saint-Germain and a mounting injury list if the Magpies' first...
- Damaging back-to-back defeats to Borussia Dortmund have left Eddie Howe's men sitting bottom of a devilishly difficult Group F
- Newcastle are aiming to follow in the footsteps of Manchester City as a state-backed project that can go onto dominate English football and conquer Europe
Arts & Culture
Meals to woof down at Italy’s first dog restaurant
Thirsty pups can opt for a green apple and watermelon juice, or go wild and have a pear, strawberry or...
- Pepe, a four-year-old Bichon with a naughty face, licks every last crumb off his elegant black bowl, almost taking the geometric patterns off too
- Portions are tailored to the dogs' size -- S (for those weighing two to 10 kilograms), M (11-20 kg), L (21-30 kg) and even XL (over 30 kg)
Business
Messi’s World Cup jerseys up for $10m auction
If the jerseys sell for above $10m, that could make the sale the most valuable collection of sports memorabilia ever...
- He donned these shirts during the first halves of the group-stage rounds against Saudi Arabia and Mexico, as well as later games against Australia, the Netherlands and Croatia.
- The most expensive individual jersey ever sold at auction was one that basketball legend Michael Jordan wore during his NBA finals run in 1998. It sold for $10.1m.
New metro cuts through Saudi social divisions
With its eye-watering oil riches, intricate tribal networks and large numbers of foreign workers, Saudi society has long been divided...
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Saudi Arabia constitutes center for promoting moderate Islam: North Macedonia Mufti
Skopje – Islamic Union President and Republic of North Macedonia Mufti Sheikh Hafiz Şakir Fetahu stressed that Saudi Arabia has...
Israel top court rules ultra-Orthodox men must serve in army
Jerusalem, Undefined - Israel's top court ruled unanimously on Tuesday that the state must draft ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into military service,...
Egypt to prosecute travel agents over hajj ‘fraud’: government
Cairo, Egypt - Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly ordered 16 tourism companies stripped of their licences and referred their managers to...
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From polar bears to groundwater, nature is riddled with ‘forever chemicals’
Paris, France - They didn't exist a century ago but today PFAS "forever chemicals" contaminate the environment from groundwater to Antarctic...
- On Thursday, a French legislator will introduce a bill to address what he calls the health "emergency" posed by exposure to PFAS in the environment
- Widely used in everyday items, highly durable, and very slow to break down, PFAS have been detected in water, air, fish and soil in the remotest corners of the globe
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Taiwan suffers from biggest earthquake in 25 years
NEW TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN - Liu watched intently as rescuers carefully picked their way through the remains of a warehouse that...
- The quake was felt across Taiwan, with more than 100 aftershocks unnerving the island of around 23 million.
- Its epicentre was in eastern Hualien county, a mountainous region known for its picturesque trails and seascape views.
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US census to include Middle Eastern or North African category
The next US census and federal government forms will include new options for race and ethnicity including a category for...
- "These updated standards will help create more useful, accurate and up-to-date federal data on race and ethnicity," US Chief Statistician Karin Orvis said.
- These revisions will enhance the ability to compare data across federal agencies, and to understand how federal programs serve a diverse America.