Palestinian behind Oscar-winning documentary arrested by Israeli army
Jerusalem, Undefined - The Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land" was attacked by settlers and arrested by...
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81 percent of Saudi population attends cultural events, activities in 2024: GASTAT
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Nearly 81.6 percent of Saudi individuals visited at least one cultural event or activity in 2024, according...
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Huge investments help Saudi cinema soft power grow
Saudi largesse for the arts has boomed under the kingdom's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, with billions pouring into previously...
- Mohammed Al Turki, 36, heads Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Film Foundation, his name splashed all over posters and movie credits at Cannes Film Festival last week
- The foundation, formed two years ago, holds its own annual festival and has already financed 168 movies, including eight in the official selection at Cannes this year
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Saudi population expands one third in last 13 years
"The 2022 Saudi census marks the "most comprehensive and precise population survey conducted in the Kingdom's history," the General Authority...
- The total resident population is up 34.2 per cent since 2010 -- an increase of 8.2 million people, of whom 4.8 million are Saudi nationals.
- Non-Saudi nationals account for 13.4 million, the majority of whom are Bangladeshis, followed by Indians, Pakistanis, Yemenis and Egyptians.
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UAE Gen Z prioritizes hybrid work and career progression: study
Dubai, UAE - The Gen Z in the UAE has a strong inclination towards hybrid work arrangements, where they can...
- A significant portion of Gen Z respondents in the UAE (42%) are engaged in formal or informal side jobs, surpassing the rate of non-Gen Z respondents (27%)
- The majority of Gen Z in the UAE (70 percent) express a preference for hybrid work environments, allowing them to have the flexibility of working both in the office and remotely
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Sharjah witnesses 22% population growth to 1.8mn, reveals census
Sharjah, UAE-- The emirate of Sharjah has seen a 22 percent growth in population to 1.8 million inhabitants, as against...
- The census revealed that the emirate's working population has shot up to 1.1 million from 856,000, a growth of 22 percent
- Out of the total population of 1.8 million, the number of expatriates living in the emirate is 1.6 million, and the rest are the local citizens
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Upcoming Jewels of Emirates Show set to be largest in its history
Sharjah, UAE - The upcoming fourth edition of the Jewels of Emirates Show, the UAE’s first of its kind showcasing...
- The expansive show space will host hundreds of distinguished brands, offering a broad display of the latest fashion lines.
- More than just a showcase for luxury items, the show will provide a platform for cultural exchange, highlighting the Emirati heritage.
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Sharjah event discusses anti-money laundering practices
SHARJAH, UAE - Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) organized multiple workshops for legal purposes and a number of investors and...
- In the workshops , the legislative frameworks for real beneficiary and combating money laundering were reviewed.
- The purpose of the event is to form an ideal investment climate which supports business continuity, said an official.
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Dubai Police ink deal with UAE Hockey Federation
DUBAI, UAE - The Athletes Council at Dubai Police and the UAE Hockey Federation signed an agreement (MoU) to enhance...
- The MoU demonstrates the mutual keenness of Dubai Police and the UAE Hockey Federation to strengthen cooperation in sports.
- The Athletes Council of Dubai Police will collaborate with the UAE Hockey Federation to share ideas and initiatives.
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9000-year-old stone structures used as animal traps unearthed in Saudi
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- A team of Saudi and international archeologists has discovered ancient hand-made stone structures at Al-Dhulayat Mountain...
- The discovery was part of an archeological survey conducted by the Heritage Commission in cooperation with the International Scientific Center.
- Plus One Magazine on Wednesday published a scientific paper indicating that these stone structures were used as huge stone traps for animals that date back to the prehistoric era.
World’s oldest near-complete Hebrew Bible sells for $38m
The manuscript was auctioned for the first time in more than 30 years and had a pre-sale estimate of between...
- The Codex Sassoon was bought by former US diplomat Alfred Moses on behalf of an American nonprofit that will gift it to the ANU Museum of the Jewish People, Sotheby's said
- The sale surpassed the $30.8 million that Bill Gates paid for Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Leicester manuscript in 1994 as the most expensive handwritten document ever sold at auction
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Sheikh Khalifa: A legacy of progress and empowerment
He continued his predecessor's remarkable legacy until his own passing on May 13, 2022. Under his leadership, the UAE flourished,...
- Under Sheikh Khalifa's leadership, the UAE fortified its prominent stature and assumed a leading regional and global role by fostering deep-rooted relations with numerous countries
- To secure prosperous future, Sheikh Khalifa initiated an era of empowerment by implementing long-term national strategies, initiatives, and plans including the Principles of the 50
Palestinian behind Oscar-winning documentary arrested by Israeli army
Jerusalem, Undefined - The Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land" was attacked by settlers and arrested by...
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WHO urges limiting trans fat across the world
Geneva, Switzerland - The World Health Organization said on Monday that nearly half the world's population was now covered by solid...
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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...
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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...
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Airbus and Tata to build helicopter assembly line in India
Paris, France - Airbus will build a helicopter assembly line in India with Indian conglomerate Tata, the European aircraft manufacturer said Friday.The...
- Airbus said the facility -- which will take two years to set up -- would be the first such operation to be run by a private group in India.
- Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said making the helicopter in India would "unlock the true potential of the helicopter market in the country".
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Education campaigners alarmed as homeschooling rises in England
LONDON, UK - Education campaigners demanded government action on Friday after new figures revealed that the number of children in England...
- Nearly a quarter of parents involved said they were keeping children at home primarily as a "lifestyle choice" or for "philosophical or preferential reasons".
- These were the most commonly given main reasons, ahead of mental health factors (eight percent) and general dissatisfaction with the school (six percent).
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‘New era for India’: Modi inaugurates temple built over razed mosque
"Breaking the shackles of slavery, the country should rise, taking lessons from the past," Modi said, speaking outside the temple...
- "January 22, 2024 is not merely a date in the calendar but heralds the advent of a new era", PM Modi said.
- The Temple has been built on grounds where a mosque stood for centuries before it was torn down in 1992 by Hindu zealots incited by members of his party.