‘Beautiful thing’: hijab-wearing singer looks to inspire
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - In a Dubai recording studio, hijab-clad Ghaliaa Chaker tunes her guitar and belts out original songs...
Arts & Culture
Saudi Arabia constitutes center for promoting moderate Islam: North Macedonia Mufti
Skopje – Islamic Union President and Republic of North Macedonia Mufti Sheikh Hafiz Şakir Fetahu stressed that Saudi Arabia has...
Arts & Culture
Palestinian Santa lifts spirits in Jerusalem
While Jerusalem is home to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which Christians believe contains Jesus's tomb, the Nativity story...
- Issa Kassissieh transformed the ground floor of his 700-year-old home into a grotto, complete with candy, mulled wine and a chance to sit on Santa's lap
- He displayed a certificate from the Charles W Howard Santa Claus School, and said his training makes him Jerusalem's only accredited Santa
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Innovation key to fairer world for people of determination, says UN chief António Guterres
Innovation and technology can be powerful tools for inclusion, enhancing access to information, education, and lifelong learning, opening new avenues...
- Greater public-private sector collaboration is needed, in order to develop strategies that benefit people of determination, who should also be involved in their development
- Innovation and technology can be powerful tools for inclusion, enhancing access to information, education, and lifelong learning for people of determination, says UN chief
Arts & Culture
UAE embroidery art Al Talli makes it to UNESCO heritage list
Al Talli features decoration of collars, hems and cuffs of clothes using cotton or silk threads, intertwined with gold and...
- It is distinguished by intricate designs and vibrant colours inspired by the local environment.
- The most well-known ‘Al Talli’ designs include ‘Sayer Yaay’ (coming and going’), ‘Bu Khostain’ – or ‘Bu Futlatayn’ – (double strand).
US Jews battle new ‘mainstreamed’ anti-Semitism
One day after hip-hop and fashion mogul Kanye West voiced a "love" for Nazis and 10 days after ex-president Donald...
- Experts said the most recent controversies underscore a difficult new-generation fight against bigoted memes and conspiracy theories about Jews
- Some of the new anti-Semitism has been propelled through Trump's MAGA movement and the parallel QAnon conspiracy community
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VOX Cinemas unveils debut slate of original Arabic films
Diverse line-up of movies features local stories from new and established storytellers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon and UAE.
- Diverse line-up of movies features local stories from new and established storytellers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon and UAE
- VOX Cinemas will join forces with Sirb Productions, sister company of Myrkott Animation Studio, to produce a Saudi comedy
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UAE 51st National Day: Central Bank launches new 1000 dirham note
Abu Dhabi, UAE---The Central Bank of the UAE launched an AED-1000 denomination note as part of the country's 51st anniversary...
- Made of polymer and using innovative designs and advanced security features, the note is the fourth in the Third Issuance of the National Currency Project.
- The new banknote will be available in Central Bank branches and ATMs in the first half of 2023.
Arts & Culture
UAE’s role in reconstruction of Mosul Heritage: Hope and will win over zealotry and exclusivism
"The revival of Mosul's heritage will reveal that the only way to live together is by believing in diversity as...
- Initially, the UAE’s contribution to the rebuilding of the cultural heritage of Mosul was about restoring and reconstructing landmarks, such as the Al-Nouri Mosque and its minarets
- A year later, the UAE and UNESCO renewed their collaboration to include support for the reconstruction of Al-Tahera Church and the Al-Saa Church, both built in the 19th century
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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.
Arts & Culture
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.
Arts & Culture
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
‘Beautiful thing’: hijab-wearing singer looks to inspire
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - In a Dubai recording studio, hijab-clad Ghaliaa Chaker tunes her guitar and belts out original songs...
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Abu Dhabi-backed fund takeover of Telegraph triggers UK probe into sale
Dubai, UAE--The UK government has ordered a formal probe into the proposed sale of the Telegraph Media Group to an...
Business
UAE marks 52nd National Day with parades, shows
Across the country, the festivities will be characterized by performances of Emirati folk arts, cultural shows, police parades, display of...
Geostrategy
Saudi-backed Newcastle face Champions League reality check
Manchester, United Kingdom - Newcastle must overcome the might of Paris Saint-Germain and a mounting injury list if the Magpies' first...
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Messi’s World Cup jerseys up for $10m auction
If the jerseys sell for above $10m, that could make the sale the most valuable collection of sports memorabilia ever...
- He donned these shirts during the first halves of the group-stage rounds against Saudi Arabia and Mexico, as well as later games against Australia, the Netherlands and Croatia.
- The most expensive individual jersey ever sold at auction was one that basketball legend Michael Jordan wore during his NBA finals run in 1998. It sold for $10.1m.
Geostrategy
Elon Musk’s X supports US student in trouble over posts
Dubai, UAE--Elon Musk’s X has made good on its promise to back users who are being punished for statements they...
- The student, Juan David Campolargo, was found to be violating the university's student code of conduct, according to Campolargo's lawyers
- Musk voiced his support for the college student in a brief post on X, "We will do whatever it takes to support your right to free speech!"
Geostrategy
UAE issue guidelines on unlicensed virtual asset service providers
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The National Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organizations Committee (NAMLCFTC)...
- The guidance aims to educate licensed financial institutions (LFIs) and public sector on the risks associated with unlicensed virtual asset service providers.
- It aligns with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) publication on updated guidance for a risk-based approach to virtual assets and virtual asset service providers.