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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Djokovic and Nadal to play 6 Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will headline a new exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia, organizers said.The Serb...
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Woody Allen says ‘thrill is gone,’ next movie may be his last
The 86-year-old director and comedian spoke for about half an hour with actor Alec Baldwin on the latter's Instagram show.
- The 86-year-old director and comedian spoke for about half an hour with actor Alec Baldwin on the latter's Instagram show
- Allen said the excitement had been in showing his films on the big screen in cinemas, while these days so many people stream their movies at home
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Iran craftsmen make ‘world’s largest’ kilim
Produced by the weavers in southern Fars province, the rug measures an enormous 1,100 square feet. It was commissioned by...
- Kilims, which are flat and not knotted, have traditionally been woven by hand by nomads in Turkey, the Caucasus, Iran, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, for use in tents.
- The export of Iran's world-renowned carpets raise between $400 million and $500 million a year.
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Turkey’s banned musicians sing the blues in run-up to 2023 vote
Artists fear that the fun is being drained out of Turkey to flatter the conservative Islamic core of Erdogan's eroding...
- Artists fear that the fun is being drained out of Turkey to flatter the conservative Islamic core of Erdogan's eroding support
- The conservatives' resurgent cultural influence under Erdogan is most vividly visible on the Turkish music scene
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Iran arrests 120 party-goers for breaking ‘morality rules’
Police have arrested 120 people for breaking Iran's segregation and morality rules at a party in the forest in the...
- Iranians, seeking reprieve from the hustle and bustle of city life, often choose the north of the country as a destination for sightseeing and enjoying their free time
- Under Islamic law in force in Iran since its 1979 revolution, women must wear a hijab that covers the head and neck while concealing the hair
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Scientific session organized by Islamic Forum begins in Sharjah
The twenty-second scientific session organized by the Islamic Forum kicked off at Al Maghfirah Mosque, Sharjah. Dubbed "The Migration Route",...
- Dubbed "The Migration Route", the session is running between 18th and 30th June.
- More than 600 participants from inside and outside the country joined the program.
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Syria takes first steps to rebuild its past
A Syrian desert monastery that was once a hub for interfaith dialogue, attracting tens of thousands, has reopened to visitors...
- In 2010, 30,000 people visited Deir Mar Moussa Al-Habashi (St Moses the Ethiopian), a 7th century monastery perched atop a barren, rocky hill about 100 kilometers north of Damascus
- It has an 11th century church adorned with icons, ancient murals and writing in Arabic, Syriac and Greek that says "God is love" and "in the name of God
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Auction gathers horse-lovers from across divided Libya
Libyan horse-lovers have managed to keep their traditions alive, including the crafts of making saddles and tack -- and breeding...
- Despite years of conflict and division since the fall of dictator Moamer Kadhafi in 2011, breeders and buyers from across Libya were able to attend.
- Equestrianism has a prominent place in Libya as in other parts of the Arab world, with weekly horse races as well as shows and parades.
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What Gulf netizens searched for in 2021?
Google's yearly report of top trending searches reveals the most popular keywords and topics across different categories, such as 'How...
- In 2021, the three top 'How to' searches were "How to help Afghan refugees", "How to help Texas" and "How to help India COVID".
- “TikTok pasta”, “Bacon jam” and “Birria tacos” were the three most searched recipes in 2021.
Two dead bodies discovered in hold of Air Algerie plane
The bodies of two men were found in the hold of an Air Algerie plane at Algiers International Airport on...
- According to Algeria media, the two victims were Algerians seeking to reach Europe clandestinely
- In March, a 16-year-old managed to get into the baggage hold of an Air Algerie plane at Constantine airport and safely reached France
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Third Gulf Forum for Voluntary Work to be held in December
A meeting between the Committee of Heads of Red Crescent Societies and bodies in GCC concluded its 18th meeting. The...
- The Gulf forum is expected to be held for two days in Saudi Arabia under the theme "Volunteering is life".
- This was decided at a meeting between the Committee of Heads of Red Crescent Societies and bodies in GCC concluded its 18th meeting.
UAE residents plead for lifestyle changes to save planet
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Iraq’s marshes along with a way of life are dying
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Protection pact for Yemeni cultural assets extended with US support
Dubai, UAE-- Yemen and the US have signed an agreement to renews and extend protections for Yemeni cultural property that...
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Liverpool turns down Al-Ittihad $190m offer for Mohamed Salah
LONDON, UK - Liverpool have rejected a blockbuster £150 million ($190 million) offer for Mohamed Salah from Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad,...
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Gulf Federation for Electronic Sports formed, will develop regional talent
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Gulf Federation for Electronic Sports was established Thursday on the sidelines of the Next World...
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Celebrating their success, UAE observes women’s day
Women entrepreneurs in the UAE succeed in breaking the barriers, distinguishing themselves in diverse fields, enabled along the way by...
- The theme for the day was chosen to align with the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's proclamation that 2023 will be the "Year of Sustainability"
- Women in the UAE have been able to break through barriers and take on prominent roles in the corporate world largelydue to the country's women-empowerment legislation
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Sheikha Fatima launches national plan for empowerment of Emirati women
ABU DHABI, UAE – Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU) Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak launched the National Strategy for...
- This strategy comes in line with Sheikha Fatima’s vision to achieve fair and comprehensive women's participation in all fields.
- The plan provides a general framework and guidance for decision makers in federal, local government institutions, private sector and civil society.
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Space Economy: Saudi Arabia targets stars and beyond
From the establishment of the Saudi Space Authority to Serco Middle East's new space division in Riyadh, the Kingdom is...
- From the establishment of the Saudi Space Authority to Serco Middle East's new space division in Riyadh, the Kingdom is making significant strides in the space sector
- With challenges ahead, the nation's goal is to localize knowledge, foster capabilities, and create a sustainable space ecosystem to secure key position in space economy