Israel releases Palestinian Oscar winner after West Bank detention
Jerusalem, Undefined - Israeli police on Tuesday released Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, detained a day earlier for "hurling rocks"...
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Saudi Arabia, Gulf neighbours say Ramadan to start on Saturday
Observing fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, requiring believers to abstain from eating, drinking, smoking...
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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
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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
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
Arts & Culture
Ronaldo puts swagger in Saudi football
Al Nassr forward's first season in the kingdom ended with a whimper, but Saudi football has never enjoyed such attention.
- Al Nassr's Twitter followers have jumped from 800,000 to more than four million and swelled from two million to 14 million-plus on Instagram.
- Ronaldo has pledged to stay in Saudi next year and backed the Saudi league to eventually become one of the world's top five.
Arts & Culture
Jordanian-Saudi royal wedding marks historic union
The couple exchanged their vows in a traditional Muslim wedding ceremony called "katb al-ketab" in an open-air gazebo adorned with...
- The couple exchanged their vows in a traditional Muslim wedding ceremony called "katb al-ketab" in an open-air gazebo adorned with flowers
- The bride, adorned in an exquisite white dress designed by Lebanese designer Elie Saab, arrived at Zahran Palace in a 1968 Rolls-Royce Phantom V
Israel releases Palestinian Oscar winner after West Bank detention
Jerusalem, Undefined - Israeli police on Tuesday released Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, detained a day earlier for "hurling rocks"...
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Epstein case: Social media frenzy over released papers
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More than a bubble: Turkish sparkling wines win fans
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25,000 fragments of early Islamic era artifacts discovered in Saudi
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia -- As many as 25,000 fragments of artifacts dating from the early Islamic era, the first two...
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Arab Israelis let out of Gaza recount ‘terrifying’ journey
JERUSALEM - When Fatima, an Arab Israeli married to a Palestinian from the Gaza Strip, fled Israel's bombardment of the...
Geostrategy
Iran ‘following dreams’ in trying to win first Asian Cup since 1976
Doha, Qatar - Iran are "following our dreams" in trying to win the Asian Cup for the first time in 48...
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Saudi Arabia launches global tourism campaign featuring Messi
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's national tourism brand, "Saudi Welcome To Arabia," has launched a new global marketing campaign...
- The campaign, called "Go Beyond What You Think," aims to address misconceptions about Saudi Arabia and encourage people to experience the country's cultural transformation.
- The campaign launch coincides with Messi's upcoming return to Saudi Arabia, where he will play two matches with his club, Inter Miami, against Al Nassr and Al Hilal.
Geostrategy
Skipper Battat leads Palestine on and off pitch at Asian Cup
Doha, Qatar - Musab Al-Battat has led Palestine on the pitch with his all-action performances and off it as the voice...
- The 30-year-old captain will be the man his team look to once again for inspiration when Palestine face hosts and reigning champions Qatar in a daunting last-16 tie.
- The side ranked 99 in the world have progressed into the next round despite a deeply troubled build-up overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war
Arts & Culture
Expo City Dubai launches 10-day festival of Emirati light art and culture
DUBAI, UAE - Dhai Dubai, the first-ever Emirati-led light art festival, has launched its illuminating 10-day program at Expo City...
- The event celebrates the rich artistic tapestry of Emirati through a series of awe-inspiring artistic projections, interactive installations.
- The free-to-attend festival is created and organized by Expo City Dubai, in partnership with AGB Creative and will run from January 26 to February 4.