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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UAE residents plead for lifestyle changes to save planet
Dubai, UAE-- As many as 81% of people in the UAE say that they owe it to future generations to...
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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
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Five things to know about Egypt’s pharaoh Tutankhamun
The tomb of Tutankhamun, who died aged 19 around 1324 BC after nine years on the throne, was discovered by British...
- The walls of the chamber in which Tutankhamun was laid to rest were covered in gold
- Several months after the 1922 discovery, Britain's Lord Carnarvon, who financed the research, was diagnosed with infections and died
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Saudi culture ministry provides training in UNESCO program
Under its recently announced Experts Program, the Saudi Ministry of Culture has provided an intensive leadership training course for Man...
- MAB is an intergovernmental scientific program that seeks to enhance the relationship between people and their environments through natural and social sciences.
- Delivered in partnership with the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science in the Arab States, the course brought together 17 local and international participants.
Oil spills disrupt farming activities in drought-hit Iraq
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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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Turkish film festival canceled over censorship controversy
The festival's jury members threatened to pull out if the film was not readmitted and said they "reject the approach...
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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...
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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.
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EU nominates Mahsa Amini and Elon Musk for top rights award
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM- Mahsa Amini, the Iranian Kurdish woman who died in custody a year ago, and billionaire Elon Musk were among...
- The European Parliament's three biggest political groups each backed Mahsa Amini as the recipient for this year's Sakharov Prize.
- The legislature's small far-right bloc was the only one to nominate Elon Musk, the tech titan behind X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
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92% of respondents in Saudi Arabia willing to pay more for sustainable broadband
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - About 92% of respondents in Saudi Arabia consider ‘critical national infrastructure’ and are willing to pay...
- A survey, encompassing 2,000 respondents in the Kingdom, reveals that 91% of participants consider broadband as crucial as basic necessities like water and electricity
- Over half of Internet users in Saudi Arabia primarily use the Internet for social media (58%), streaming videos and gaming (57%), and browsing, reading, or shopping (53%)