Huge crowds flock to Vatican for Pope Francis’s funeral
Tens of thousands of mourners flooded into St Peter's Square on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis, the champion...
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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...
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Saudi Arabia to register 50,000 urban heritage assets
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Saudi Heritage Commission announced on Monday the nomination of 50,000 urban heritage assets across the...
- The Architectural Heritage Register serves as the record of heritage sites that have been registered based on specific criteria related to national, or cultural significance
- The registration process involves the use of a geospatial information system to accurately manage, store, and preserve information about these sites and structures
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Protection pact for Yemeni cultural assets extended with US support
Dubai, UAE-- Yemen and the US have signed an agreement to renews and extend protections for Yemeni cultural property that...
- According to the US State Department, the agreement provides a framework for cooperation between the two countries to combat cultural property trafficking
- It further noted that the agreement adds to the US support for a durable resolution to the Yemen conflict and reaffirms US support for Yemeni sovereignty
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Liverpool turns down Al-Ittihad $190m offer for Mohamed Salah
LONDON, UK - Liverpool have rejected a blockbuster £150 million ($190 million) offer for Mohamed Salah from Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad,...
- Egypt star Salah has been linked with a move to the Gulf State for several weeks and it is believed a verbal offer was made to Liverpool by Al-Ittihad.
- His agent had publicly ruled out a switch to Saudi during the close-season amid a host of Premier League stars opting to accept lucrative offers from the Gulf State.
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Gulf Federation for Electronic Sports formed, will develop regional talent
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Gulf Federation for Electronic Sports was established Thursday on the sidelines of the Next World...
- A total of 14 MoUs and agreements were signed at the Next World Forum, an event in Riyadh that brings together leaders and experts of the gaming and e-sports.
- The agreements included aspects related to federations, sponsorships, proposed values, and education.
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UAE’s Olympic tapestry woven by pillars of progress
"It' time to promote the Olympic Movement's core values in close collaboration with national sports organizations and key authorities. The...
- Sheikh Ahmed commends the efforts of past Presidents of the National Olympic Committee
- New NOC Board members have been elected and tasked with raising UAE's sporting standards
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Celebrating their success, UAE observes women’s day
Women entrepreneurs in the UAE succeed in breaking the barriers, distinguishing themselves in diverse fields, enabled along the way by...
- The theme for the day was chosen to align with the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's proclamation that 2023 will be the "Year of Sustainability"
- Women in the UAE have been able to break through barriers and take on prominent roles in the corporate world largelydue to the country's women-empowerment legislation
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Sheikha Fatima launches national plan for empowerment of Emirati women
ABU DHABI, UAE – Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU) Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak launched the National Strategy for...
- This strategy comes in line with Sheikha Fatima’s vision to achieve fair and comprehensive women's participation in all fields.
- The plan provides a general framework and guidance for decision makers in federal, local government institutions, private sector and civil society.
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Space Economy: Saudi Arabia targets stars and beyond
From the establishment of the Saudi Space Authority to Serco Middle East's new space division in Riyadh, the Kingdom is...
- From the establishment of the Saudi Space Authority to Serco Middle East's new space division in Riyadh, the Kingdom is making significant strides in the space sector
- With challenges ahead, the nation's goal is to localize knowledge, foster capabilities, and create a sustainable space ecosystem to secure key position in space economy
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Spanish footballer Veiga to play for Saudi club Al Ahli
Gabri Veiga, one of Spain's most promising young players, signed for Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli from Celta Vigo in a...
- Neither Celta nor Al-Ahli disclosed Veiga's transfer fee but reports said it was around 35 million euros ($38 million).
- Veiga was linked to several top European clubs this summer after impressing last season with Celta Vigo.
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Saudi Arabia’s archeologists make ‘significant’ discoveries at Al Abla site
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission has announced significant discoveries made at the Al-Abla site in Asir region during the...
- The archeologists discovered features of residential and industrial units with gypsum-coated walls and floors
- They found hammerstones, grinders, and pairs of quern stones in various sizes and forms, and shards of pottery
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The unexplained: Giant Swedish archive logs paranormal phenomena
The Archives for the Unexplained (AFU) claims to be the world's biggest library of paranormal phenomena, with 4.2 kilometers of...
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Al-Azhar Ash-Sharif celebrates 1084th anniversary
Cairo, Egypt - Historic al-Azhar Mosque marked its 1084th anniversary of its founding on March 17, celebrated by al-Azhar ash-Sharif...
Europe’s largest art fair reports ‘record’ prices for Van Gogh, Picasso
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS – Europe's largest art fair closed its doors on Friday with organizers saying that sales, including a rare...
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High inflation leaves Nigeria struggling ahead of Ramadan
Lagos, Nigeria - The holy fasting month of Ramadan begins early next week in Nigeria, with the worst economic crisis in...
- With food inflation at around 35 percent, worshipers taking part in Friday prayers at the central mosque in Lagos said they were barely able to provide for their families
- The government brought in reforms last year that have had a devastating effect on citizens of Africa's biggest economy, where around half the population is Muslim
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UAE elected Vice Chair of UNESCO’s committee for promotion of cultural diversity
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE has been elected the Vice Chair of the UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee (IGC) for the...
- The appointment was made during the 17th meeting of the committee, which was recently held at UNESCO’s HQ in Paris, France
- It acknowledges the UAE’s contributions to cultural diversity and its role in fostering a multicultural society both regionally and globally
Reincarnation and realpolitik: Dalai Lama’s succession dilemma
Tibetan activists are keenly aware that his death will mark a major setback in his push for more autonomy for...
- The 88-year-old spiritual leader, Tenzin Gyatso, has shown no indication of serious health issues, and has said that his dreams suggest he could live until he is 113
- But as Tibetans mark on Sunday the 65th anniversary of the failed uprising against China, the question of who will succeed their ageing leader is in sharp focus