Saudi RCU begins rock excavation for Sharaan Resort in AlUla
ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has marked a significant milestone in the development of the...
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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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Saudi Arabia hosts the biggest hajj pilgrimage in years
Islam's holiest site is expected to host more than two million worshipers from 160 countries during the annual rites that...
- The hajj began early on Sunday with the "tawaf" -– the circumambulation of the Kaaba, the large cubic structure draped in black cloth with gold trimmings
- This year’s pilgrimage will be the biggest since Saudi Arabia scrapped rules in 2021 that banned women who weren't accompanied by a male relative
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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
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‘Domestic violence is overlooked in custody rulings’
"When custody decisions are made in favour of the parent who claims to be alienated without sufficiently considering the views...
- Reem Alsalem, a UN human rights expert, uncovers substantial gender bias in family courts, frequently ignoring past domestic violence incidents in custody rulings
- Violence persistently threatens women and children, causing significant hardship. For minority women, stereotypes and justice hurdles further exacerbate challenges, she adds
Economy
Dubai Police and DIB sign agreement to support Bayti initiative with US$5.44mn
Dubai, UAE--The Dubai Police and Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) have signed an agreement to back the social initiative, "Bayti", with...
- The charitable initiative was launched by Dubai Police and many others to support familes with low income in the construction of homes and furnishing
- DIB's Chief Operating Officer, Obaid Khalifa Al Shamsi, applauded the partnership between the two in executing social projects supporting citizens
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‘Global climate action brings immense optimism’
Finland and the UAE will be able to tackle climate change through international efforts, collaboration, and partnerships, she adds while...
- Kerstin Stendahl, Finland’s Special Envoy for Climate Change, expresses optimism for the forthcoming COP28 and global climate action
- Finland and the UAE will tackle climate change through international efforts, collaboration, and partnerships, the Finnish diplomat highlights
The hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, will start on Sunday
Mecca, Saudi Arabia - The annual hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam, will start on Sunday with...
- It will be the largest pilgrimage since the coronavirus pandemic forced Saudi authorities to dramatically downsize the event
- More than 926,000 people took part in 2022, up from nearly 59,000 the previous year, according to official figures
Business
Michael Jackson’s moonwalk fedora up for auction
The King of Pop whipped off the hat, with an estimated value of $65,000-$110,000, while breaking into his hit "Billie...
- Other items include a guitar owned by the legendary bluesman T-Bone Walker that could fetch up to 150,000 euros and a suit worn by Depeche Mode's Martin Gore.
- The hat will be the star attraction at an auction of rock-and-roll items by Drouot on September 26.
Arts & Culture
Saudi Arabia to celebrate International Yoga Day in Riyadh City: Indian daily
Dubai, UAE - Saudi Arabia is gearing up to celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21 in Riyadh City, an...
- On June 16 the Indian community in Saudi Arabia celebrated Yoga at Real Madrid Stadium in Riyadh and the programme was called 'Disha Yoga Meet'
- More than 2000 Yoga enthusiasts joined the event which was by diplomats from other missions and also by Saudi Arabian Yoga instructor Nouf AL Marwai
Arts & Culture
Tom Cruise coming to Abu Dhabi’s for Middle East premiere of Mission Impossible
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Abu Dhabi will host the Middle East premiere of the eagerly-awaited Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning...
- It is the second time the Mission Impossible franchise has filmed in Abu Dhabi, following the jaw-dropping HALO jump sequence that was shot for 2018’s Mission Impossible - Fallout
- Along with Tom Cruise and Director Christopher McQuarrie, the other stars of the film due to attend the Middle East Premiere are Hayley Atwell, Pom Klementieff and Simon Pegg.
Investigation
Are ‘unethical’ PR tactics harming GCC journalism?
TRENDS investigation uncovers Media-Public Relations Nexus as PR companies in the region are found crossing ethical boundaries to secure favorable...
- TRENDS investigation reveals questionable practices by public relations companies in the Middle East that contribute to the decline in critical reportage in the region
- Journalists disclose inducements from PR firms to secure favorable coverage for their clients; accuse them of blurring lines between editorial and sales, leading to ethical issues
Saudi RCU begins rock excavation for Sharaan Resort in AlUla
ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has marked a significant milestone in the development of the...
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Pakistan bans New Year’s Eve celebrations in solidarity with Gaza
New Year's Eve is usually marked in boisterous fashion in Pakistan, with fireworks and aerial gunfire -- as well as...
More than a bubble: Turkish sparkling wines win fans
Ankara, Turkey - Drinkers are getting into something of a fizz over Turkish sparkling wine."We are selling out very quickly. We...
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Desert jewel: Saudi Arabia’s oldest nature reserve Hurra Al-Hurra
Turaif, Saudi Arabia - Hurra Al-Hurra Reserve is one of the first protected areas in Saudi Arabia, located in the...
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Artists utilize technology against AI copycats
NEW YORK, US - Artists under siege by artificial intelligence (AI) that studies their work, then replicates their styles, have teamed...
- Created in just four months, Glaze spun off technology used to disrupt facial recognition systems.
- Glaze essentially outthinks AI models when it comes to how they train, tweaking pixels in ways indiscernible by human viewers
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10m people attend Riyadh Season 2023 events in first 50 days, says report
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - According to the Riyadh Season, 10 million people took part in the activities organized in the...
- Riyadh Season 2023 started in late October, and since then, it has witnessed a large visitor turnout at all entertainment areas.
- At the Season, visitors can enjoy concerts, exhibitions, festivals and other events in which celebrities and prominent brands participate.
Geostrategy
War affects Christmas festivities in southern Lebanon
Qlayaa, Lebanon - In the Lebanese Christian border village of Qlayaa, the priest urged his parish to keep the Christmas spirit...
- Despite the violence, the church has put up lights, a life-sized manger and is planning recitals and activities for the community's children.
- Residents along the border are used to "difficult times", said father Antonios Farah, "but we have decided... we will celebrate Christmas as usual".