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In the heart of Beirut, one family upholds a unique dessert tradition
Beirut, Lebanon - At a shop nestled in a busy, crowded Beirut district, Hasan El-Makary is weighing out containers of warm,...
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16th Al Dhafra Festival to launch Sunday
AL DHAFRA, UAE - The competitions and concluding activities of the 16th Al Dhafra Festival will begin Sunday as part...
- The festival also enables camel owners to continue the tradition of breeding and caring for camels.
- The festival will also highlight the role of the camel in the Emirati and GCC’s culture.
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One dead, dozens hurt in stampede before Iraq Gulf Cup final, say medics
One person was killed and dozens injured when a stampede broke out outside a football stadium in Iraq hours before...
- Thousands of fans without tickets had gathered outside the stadium in Iraq's Basra in the hope of watching the final between Iraq and Oman.
- Images posted on social media showed a sea of people outside the stadium.
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ASBU president calls for upgrading of digital content industry
Tunis, Tunisia--The President of Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) and CEO of Saudi Broadcasting Authority Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Harthi has...
- President Al-Harthi noted that the Arab States Broadcasting Union is working to form a media force that confronts the negative aspects of digital expansion in the Arab countries
- He pointed out that digital dominance is a reality that cannot be ignored and that Arab media institutions must define their responsibilities to confront its negat
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Camel Club, ICO sign partnership to promote Saudi Camel Heritage
The Camel Club will be participating in all events organized by the ICO in the kingdom as a local and...
- The Camel Club will be participating in all events organized by the ICO in the kingdom as a local and international strategic partner
- The ICO will issue international certificates for participants at King Abdulaziz Camel Festival according to its accredited standards
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Egypt detains three people for trying to steal 10-tonne statue
Egypt has detained three people for attempting to steal a millennia-old statue with a crane in the ancient southern city...
- The statement said that the Antiquities Authority in Aswan has proven the "antiquity (of the statue) and attributed it to Ramses II, with a weight of approximately 10 tonnes"
- Ramses II, one of the most famous pharaohs of the 19th dynasty, ruled for 67 years
Saudi Arabia lifts restriction on hajj pilgrim numbers
The pilgrimage - one of five pillars of Islam, and which all able-bodied Muslims with the means are required to...
- The number of pilgrims will return to what it was before the pandemic, without any age limit, Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq al-Rabiah told reporters in Riyadh.
- In 2022, nearly 900,000 pilgrims, including some 780,000 from abroad, were welcomed to Islam's holiest cities of Mecca and Medina
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Prince Harry’s memoir goes on sale, after months of publicity
Some British stores stayed open late for the midnight release of the biggest royal book since Harry's mother Princess Diana...
- The book contains a claim from Harry that his brother William physically attacked him as they argued about Meghan
- A YouGov poll on Monday found that 64 percent people now have a negative view of the once-popular ginger prince -- his lowest-ever rating
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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
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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.
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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
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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...
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Strategic investments accelerate KSA’s esports market
Vision 2030 is fueling Saudi Arabia's esports surge, with NEOM World Cup 2024 set to elevate its status as a...
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Strengthening cultural diversity key focus of Sharjah
“Our annual event agenda is packed with international activities that attract content creators and writers from around the world. This...
- The Sharjah Book Authority champions cultural diversity and Arab culture enrichment, says its chair Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi.
- 'Big Bad Wolf – Sharjah', the world's largest book sale event, features over 1 million books across various genres with up to 85% discounts.
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Sharjah’s ‘Mleiha’ and ‘Al Dhaid’ added to Islamic World Heritage
Sharjah, UAE - The Islamic World Heritage Committee of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) added the...
- The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) has completed the nomination dossier of the Mleiha archaeological site titled "Mleiha: The Pre-Islamic Period in Southeast Arabia"
- The nomination highlights the historical and archaeological value of Mleiha and its archaeological and architectural elements that were unearthed during continuous excavations
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Saudi Arabia’s Noor Riyadh festival sets 6 Guinness World Records
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Noor Riyadh Festival 2023 has secured six new Guinness World Records, making it its third consecutive...
- The records were set during the closing presentation of an art installation, after the 17 days of celebration, held from November 30 to December 16, 2023.
- Artist Christopher Bauder's artwork titled "Dialogue" set a record for "the most lights used in a temporary light and sound show".