US designer, ‘geriatric starlet’ Iris Apfel dies age 102
New York, United States - Iris Apfel, centenarian style icon from the New York borough of Queens immediately recognizable by her...
Expelled from France, imam vows to challenge decision in court
Soliman, Tunisia - A Tunisian imam expelled from France for alleged hate speech said on Friday he would take legal action...
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Saudi football academies eye boost from World Cup
The kingdom has long been obsessed with football, but interest in playing -- not just watching -- has surged in...
- Even before World Cup fever peaked with its first edition in the Arab world, local academies were struggling to accommodate the needs of youngsters taking to the pitch.
- The French academy opened its first facility in Riyadh in January and has since added five more including in Jeddah and Dammam.
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World Cup kicks off, host Qatar faces Ecuador in opening match
Qatar's Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thami was present in the impressive Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, 50 kilometers (31...
- The list of foreign dignitaries included Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. FIFA president Gianni Infantino sat next to the Saudi leader.
- World Cup organisers hope the start of the football will quell the controversies that have overshadowed preparations for the tournament ever since Qatar was named as host nation.
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FIFA World Cup Qatar will be the best, says Infantino
Regarding the rights of workers, it is unfair that the world does not see the great progress and clear development...
- The International Federation and Qatar want to present an exceptional tournament, which will make the world feel proud of football, says FIFA President Gianni Infantino
- Regarding the rights of workers, it is unfair that the world does not see the great progress and clear development that the State of Qatar has achieved in this field, he adds
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Fans can survive without beer in World Cup, says FIFA official
DOHA, QATAR - FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Saturday that World Cup fans can survive for three hours a day...
- "I think personally if for three hours a day you cannot drink a beer, you will survive," FIFA president Gianni Infantino said
- World Cup chiefs on Friday banned beer sales around stadiums in Qatar just 48 hours before the event kicks off on Sunday
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Warhol piece sells for $85m at New York auction
The last time a piece of art from Warhol's "Death and Disaster" series was sold in 2013, it set a...
- In May, Warhol's 1964 portrait of Marilyn Monroe, "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn," was auctioned for $195 million, becoming the most expensive 20th-century work ever sold at auction.
- The piece of art sold Wednesday came from a private collection and Sotheby's gave no information on the buyer.
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‘Little Falconers’ showcase Qatar heritage
Falconry was added to the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage in 2010, in countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and...
- Sever "Little Falconers" have gathered in a tent ahead of the football World Cup in Qatar, in a bid to introduce visitors to a practice inherited from their forefathers.
- The "Promising Falconers" contest for 11-15 year olds sees each falconer choose the perfect moment to release their bird in order to snatch their prey.
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Handshakes, coffee cups: Qatar etiquette essentials
Here are some of the cultural conventions football fans should know when visiting the emirate, which, like other Arab nations,...
- In public places, it is customary to stand up when greeting others, particularly the elderly, as a sign of respect.
- Guests must always drink with their right hand. The coffee keeps coming until you wave your cup to signal you have had your fill.
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Desert rally a rare tranquil escape in Libya
At the launch in 2013, organizers of the Al-Hamada rally had envisioned an annual event, yet this year's episode is...
- The contest sends a message that the country can pull off "a great sporting event, far from the politics and divisions" that perennially buffet it, organizer Khaled Drera said.
- The rally's name stems from the vast territory at the heart of Libya's portion of the Sahara, a stretch of tranquillity in a nation repeatedly engulfed by chaos.
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Saudi Arabia to host Under-21 World Snooker Championship in 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia- --Saudi Arabia will host the World Under-21 Snooker Championship for men and women in July 2023, SPA...
- International Billiards and Snooker Federation has also agreed in principle to host the World Cup for Billiard and Snooker for men and women in Oct. 2024 for six balls and masters.
- Hosting the championship is the kingdom's one more step towards the development and promotion of the sports sector in its pursuit to achieve the Saudi Vision 2030 goals.
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UAE views creativity through the lens of openness
"While living in Dubai, and through my performances in the UAE, I found that the culture of tolerance here is...
- The UAE’s far-sighted and rhythmic alignment with others has a great impact on the intercultural convergence it has made possible across creative sectors
- The country threw up a new model to catalyze creative growth in the music scene, through its ‘jazzy’ venture to provide a conducive environment
US designer, ‘geriatric starlet’ Iris Apfel dies age 102
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RIP Stoneman Willie: US mummy to be buried after 128 years
The corpse has eerily laid in an open casket for almost his entire stay at the funeral home.
Global tributes pour in for Nobel Prize winner jailed Iranian activist
Human rights office spokeswoman Elizabeth Throssell said at a press briefing that the Nobel award for Mohammadi "highlights the courage...
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Dubai must possess its distinct emblem, says new decree
Dubai, UAE - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Law No....
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Archaeology talks unravel past’s influence on future
Insights from the recently held archaeology summit highlight AlUla's prominence as an archaeological epicenter, helping to bridge historical gaps and...
- Insights from the recent archaeology summit highlight AlUla's prominence as an archaeological epicenter, helping to bridge historical gaps and deepen understanding
- Organized by the Royal Commission for AlUla, the event attended by over 300 delegates from 39 countries, tries to look beyond traditional archaeological boundaries
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Broadway musical ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ to Debut in Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The iconic Broadway musical 'The Phantom of the Opera' will be performed in Riyadh from Oct...
- The musical will be performed 59 time at The Arena Riyadh. It consists of 100 cast, crew and orchestra members, and more than 230 intricately designed costumes.
- The show is part of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City's Riyadh Life sector to provide entertainment options, in line with the objectives of Vision 2030 Quality of Life program.
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Saudi Arabia’s natural reserve makes it to UNESCO heritage list
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve in Saudi Arabia has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage...
- Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve occupies an area of over 12,750 km2 and is the only major sand desert in tropical Asia.
- It provides vital natural habitats for the survival of more than 120 indigenous plant species.