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...
Oil spills disrupt farming activities in drought-hit Iraq
Oil spills in Iraq -- a country ravaged by decades of conflict, corruption and decaying infrastructure -- have contaminated farmland...
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Middle East children are at grave risk in cyberworld
Across the region, parents struggle to shield children from unsavory elements prowling the cyber world, as risks grow with the...
- According to the study, more than 80 percent of children said they would go to their parents for help in those circumstances
- A robust enforcement of existing cyber laws and prosecution of cyber criminals prowling the internet is sorely needed
Economy
Sharjah Consultative Council reviews districts and villages department’s work
SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC), in its seventh session, held as part of the fourth regular session...
- The SCC meeting, at its headquarters in Sharjah, was chaired by Ali Mehd Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Council.
- Sheikh Majid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Member of Sharjah Executive Council, Head of DVAD represented the department in the session.
Business
Aldar, Diamond Developers launch sustainable city project in Abu Dhabi
The project is underpinned by a central green spine that runs the length of the community, featuring parks, lakes, and...
- The project is underpinned by a central green spine that runs the length of the community, featuring parks, lakes, and biodomes
- Available for buyers of all nationalities, Yas Island will feature condominiums and townhouses located in 10 intimate clusters
Geostrategy
Iran arrests journalist who interviewed inmates’ families, says media
TEHRAN, IRAN - Iranian authorities have arrested a journalist who published interviews with families of death row inmates sentenced in connection...
- 14 Iranians have been sentenced to death in connection with the unrest triggered by Mahsa Amini's death in custody on September 16.
- Foreign-based rights groups and campaigners say dozens more protesters face charges punishable by death.
Arts & Culture
Saudi Arabia gets first female international football referee
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Saudi Arabia's first female international referee was appointed by FIFA on Thursday, less than a year after...
- Opportunities have started to open up in women's sport including a women's football league that started in November 2021.
- Saudi Arabia has applied to hold the Women's Asian Cup in 2026 and is the sole bidder for the men's version in 2027.
Prince Harry accuses brother William of 2019 physical attack: report
New York, United States--Britain's Prince Harry recounts in his new book how he was physically "attacked" by his older brother Prince...
- According to the Guardian, the story of the incident appears in Harry's new memoir "Spare," which is due to be released later this month
- Harry and Meghan, 41, lifted the lid on their experiences in the British royal family in a Netflix docuseries last month
Arts & Culture
Tearful Brazil bids farewell to its favorite son Pele
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva led the tributes as Brazil said its final farewell to football legend Pele, widely...
- Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pele exploded onto the scene at age 15, when he made his professional debut with Santos.
- He went on to win the World Cup three times with Brazil, in 1958, 1962 and 1970 - the only player in history to achieve the feat
Geostrategy
Iran arrests footballers at mixed-gender party, say media reports
TEHRAN, IRAN - Iranian authorities have arrested football players who attended a mixed party east of Tehran, local media reported Sunday,...
- Iran has been rocked by unrest since the September 16 death in custody of Mahsa Amini, 22, following her arrest for allegedly violating the dress code.
- Iranian law only permits non-Muslims to consume alcohol for religious purposes. Dancing with the opposite gender is forbidden.
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World welcomes New Year with fervor and festivities
The Middle East region welcomed 2023 with fireworks at Burj Khalifa as revelers rang in the New Year without being...
- The Middle East region welcomed 2023 with fireworks at Burj Khalifa as revelers rang in the New Year without being subjected to Covid-related curbs for first time since pandemic
- The turbulent 12 months marked by war in Europe, price rises, Lionel Messi's World Cup glory and the deaths of Queen Elizabeth, Pele and former pope Benedict is finally over
Arts & Culture
World leaders rue loss of former Pontiff Benedict XVI
Russia's President Vladimir Putin said he was "an eminent religious and state figure, a convinced defender of traditional Christian values".
- France's President Emmanuel Macron said the ex-pope "strove with soul and intelligence for a more brotherly world"
- Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz hailed the German former pontiff as a "special church leader" who helped shape the Catholic church
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Two falcons sold for $41,067 at Saudi Falcons Club Auction
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Two falcons were sold for 154,000 Saudi Riyals ($41,067) amid a large turnout of falcon enthusiasts...
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Educational institutions are shaping UAE’s tomorrow
"Dubai's schools attract students of various nationalities seeking holistic education. These schools emphasize well-rounded education, with a sports culture enhancing...
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Esports scores big for Saudi economy, culture & jobs
The Kingdom, with its passion for sports and tech, is set to reshape the competitive gaming landscape by hosting the...
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No suspension for Mazraoui over Gaza post, says Bayern Munich
Berlin, Germany - Bayern Munich on Friday said defender Noussair Mazraoui would not be suspended, after a probe into the Moroccan...
- In the wake of the deadly attack on Israel by Hamas, Mazraoui had put up several pro-Palestinian posts.
- The club's chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen said Mazraoui "credibly assured us he rejects terror and war" .
Geostrategy
‘Palestinians never die, they always come back’: Bassem Youssef in viral interviewÂ
Dubai, UAE - Egyptian comedian and TV host Bassem Youssef's recent interview with British TV host Piers Morgan has garnered...
- When asked about his views on the deadly Hamas attacks on Israel, Youssef expressed concern for the plight of Palestinians in Gaza
- He also made a sarcastic remark, saying, "It's very repetitive. We are used to that... It's just like those Palestinians are very dramatic
Geostrategy
Middle East emerges as a global esports powerhouse
The Middle Eastern region, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is swiftly becoming a global esports hub, driven by...
- The Middle Eastern region, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is swiftly becoming a global esports hub, driven by its vast gamer community and strategic investments
- The region's esports growth transcends gaming, with stakeholders from elite teams to media firms collaboratively shaping the region's live entertainment future