Once a crumbling relic of old Iran, brewery reborn as arts hub
Tehran, Iran - Hidden behind imposing brick walls in the heart of Tehran, a brewery that used to make Iranian...
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Two falcons sell for $81,300 at Saudi Falcons Club Auction
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Two falcons were sold for a combined total of $81,300 (SAR305,000 ) on the tenth night...
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Millions rely on humanitarian assistance for survival
“Human life in any circumstance is precious. It is God’s gift and therefore deserves to be nurtured and lived to...
- The Big Heart Foundation introduces the "Enlighten their Future" campaign to support underprivileged communities during Ramadan, says its director
- The campaign seeks to unite the global community, private sector businesses, and government entities in providing crucial support for those in need
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Oldest known Hebrew Bible displayed in Israel ahead of sale
Tel Aviv, Israel -- The oldest known near-complete Hebrew Bible was presented to the press on Wednesday in Tel Aviv, where...
- The Codex Sassoon is one of only two manuscripts containing all 24 books of the Hebrew Bible to have survived into the modern era and is estimated to be 1,100 years old.
- Sotheby's pre-sale estimates put the manuscript's value at between $30 million and $50 million. It is more complete than the Aleppo Codex, dated to the same era.
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Search on for Jewish heritage in Morocco’s oases
Efforts to uncover Jewish historical treasures are one of the outcomes of warming ties since Morocco and Israel normalized relations...
- Dating back to antiquity, the Jewish community in Morocco reached its peak in the 15th century, following the brutal expulsion of Sephardic Jews from Spain.
- By the early 20th century, there were about 250,000 Jews in Morocco, but after the creation of Israel and 1967 war, only 2000 remain now.
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Unity crucial for Arabs on global media platforms
He calls for the creation of clear and common executive mechanisms to crystallize the Arab countries' position and examine the...
- Saudi Arabia calls for a unified Arab position on international media platforms to address the dissemination of content that lacks respect for Arab societies' values
- Saudi Media Minister Al-Dosary emphasizes the significance of media in promoting cooperation, dialogue, tolerance, and respect for diverse values and cultures
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Syrian students learn German in order to prepare for life abroad
Damascus, Syria--His medical studies in Syria keep Mohammed Shasho busy enough but whenever he can he also pores over German vocabulary...
- In Syria, classes to learn German have proliferated in recent years as students seem to have turned their backs on English or French, the foreign languages prefered earlier
- The medical brain drain has begun to worry Syrian officials and physicians with many expressing concern about the exodus of medical students, but few terming it a reality
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‘AI, blockchain complementary, must be used responsibly’
The responsible AI must enhance education, everyday life, and work, while blockchain protocols must be democratized in a decentralized society,...
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Shunned for long, KSA welcomes home top designer
Western fashion was once largely taboo in Saudi Arabia, but with the kingdom undergoing great social changes, a designer is...
- Mohammed Ashi made his career abroad, training in the United States and working for Givenchy and Lebanese couturier Elie Saab
- International stars like Beyonce, Deepika Padukone, Zendaya and Cardi B wear his outfits, showing up on red carpets from the Oscars to Cannes
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Is Saudi Arabia considering three-day weekend?
The Kingdom is analyzing the new work structure to enhance job creation and make the labor market more appealing to...
- The Kingdom is analyzing the new work structure to enhance job creation and make the labor market more appealing to domestic and foreign investors, reports suggest
- If Saudi Arabia follows suit, it would be the second Arab country after the UAE to institute a shortened workweek. At present, the Kingdom applies a system of five working days
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King Abdullah’s daughter marries a Greek-origin financier
Princess Iman, the eldest daughter of King Abdullah and Queen Rania, has wed a financier of Greek origin at a...
- The groom born in 1994 in Venezuela to a family of Greek origin works as a financier in New York
- The princess born in 1996 graduated from Georgetown University in Washington
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BBC top boss not to resign in face of Lineker controversy
London, United Kingdom--The BBC's director general Tim Davie said he will not resign after the publicly-funded broadcaster's sport service was decimated...
- The controversy was triggered by Lineker's response to a video in which Home Secretary Suella Braverman unveiled plans to stop migrants crossing the Channel on small boats
- The publicly-funded broadcaster said on Friday that Gary Lineker, England's fourth highest goalscorer of all-time, had breached guidelines on impartiality
Once a crumbling relic of old Iran, brewery reborn as arts hub
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Sudan war threatens UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Regional Network for Cultural Rights said it "strongly condemns the incursion by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)", the paramilitary...
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Epstein case: Social media frenzy over released papers
The release of Epstein-related court documents has ignited a social media frenzy, sparking intense scrutiny and various reactions about high-profile...
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Elie Saab to showcase Riyadh Season Fall Collection 2025
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Renowned fashion designer Elie Saab will unveil the Riyadh Season Fall Collection 2025 after signing an...
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Boots, Banksy, piano: Elton John puts items up for auction
New York, United States - Music icon Elton John has put a variety of personal items up for auction at Christie's...
- Most of the items come from John's former home in Atlanta, a condo on Peachtree Road that was recently sold, the auction house said Thursday
- Beginning on February 21, Christie's is organizing a series of eight sales, both in person and online, for the collection of the 76-year-old's belongings
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Morocco law reform offers hope for women’s rights
Rabat, Morocco - Two decades after a landmark but limited revision of Morocco's family law marked a breakthrough for women, activists...
- The reform of the legal code was ordered by King Mohammed VI, who is expected to have the final say in any disputes over the new law.
- A committee tasked with drafting the changes was formed in September and includes the justice minister as well as judicial and religious figures.
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...
- PM Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said because of the situation in the Gaza Strip, the government had "completely banned all kinds of events regarding the New Year celebrations"
- Israel's relentless aerial bombardment and ground invasion of Gaza has left much of the territory's north in ruins, and killed at least 21,320 people, mostly women and children