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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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Artists utilize technology against AI copycats
NEW YORK, US - Artists under siege by artificial intelligence (AI) that studies their work, then replicates their styles, have teamed...
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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...
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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...
- 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.
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7,000 digital marriage contracts delivered in Abu Dhabi since Oct
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has introduced a new service that allows marriage contracts to be...
- This is the first service of its kind and it enables the marriage contract to be sent directly to the spouses during the contract session.
- Customers can review the available times of the authorized officiants and receive the results of the suitors' medical examination automatically.
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Middle East dish Harees inscribed on UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The popular traditional food Harees is now inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural...
- Harees is a porridge-like dish that is most often eaten during important family gatherings, such as weddings, as well as at national and religious holidays
- The addition marks the fifteenth element inscribed on behalf of the UAE on UNESCO's lists, continuing a series that commenced in 2010 with the inclusion of falconry