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Culture & Society

EasyLease H1 profit $12.2m

Revenue rises on stronger operations.

FAB profit edges higher

Income growth supports steady earnings.

UAB H1 profit climbs

Income, lending drive first-half growth

Sanad posts record revenue

Growth driven by global demand for services.

Bank of Sharjah profit up 39%

Bank's total assets grow 10% to $14.4 billion.

War against elite universities: Trump ramps up conflict against defiant Harvard

Cambridge, United States - President Donald Trump escalated his war against elite US universities Tuesday with a threat to strip...

Science

Film stars blast Academy for ‘failing to defend’ Palestinian filmmaker

Los Angeles, United States - Movie stars including Joaquin Phoenix, Penelope Cruz and Richard Gere have blasted the Academy of...

Arts & Culture
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
Arts & Culture

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
Arts & Culture

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
Economy

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
Arts & Culture

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

War against elite universities: Trump ramps up conflict against defiant Harvard

Cambridge, United States - President Donald Trump escalated his war against elite US universities Tuesday with a threat to strip...
Science

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More than a bubble: Turkish sparkling wines win fans

Ankara, Turkey - Drinkers are getting into something of a fizz over Turkish sparkling wine. "We are selling out very quickly....
Arts & Culture

Desert jewel: Saudi Arabia’s oldest nature reserve Hurra Al-Hurra

Turaif, Saudi Arabia - Hurra Al-Hurra Reserve is one of the first protected areas in Saudi Arabia, located in the...
Arts & Culture

Gaza war makes for sombre Christmas in the Holy Land

There was no revelry on Sunday, with few worshippers on the streets of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, as...
Geostrategy
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10m people attend Riyadh Season 2023 events in first 50 days, says report

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - According to the Riyadh Season, 10 million people took part in the activities organized in the...
  • Riyadh Season 2023 started in late October, and since then, it has witnessed a large visitor turnout at all entertainment areas.
  • At the Season, visitors can enjoy concerts, exhibitions, festivals and other events in which celebrities and prominent brands participate.
Geostrategy

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...
  • Despite the violence, the church has put up lights, a life-sized manger and is planning recitals and activities for the community's children.
  • Residents along the border are used to "difficult times", said father Antonios Farah, "but we have decided... we will celebrate Christmas as usual".
Arts & Culture

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...
  • Vision 2030 is fueling Saudi Arabia's esports surge, with NEOM World Cup 2024 set to elevate its status as a global digital entertainment leader.
  • With initiatives to foster inclusivity and address infrastructural challenges, Saudi Arabia is poised to reshape the future of competitive gaming.