Israel top court rules ultra-Orthodox men must serve in army
Jerusalem, Undefined - Israel's top court ruled unanimously on Tuesday that the state must draft ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into military service,...
US census to include Middle Eastern or North African category
The next US census and federal government forms will include new options for race and ethnicity including a category for...
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Qatar World Cup to start a day early to allow host play opening game
The opening match is scheduled to be held at the 60,000-capacity Al Bayt stadium, one of seven new venues purpose-built...
- Qatar will now play Ecuador on November 20, 24 hours earlier than planned, in a move that FIFA's ruling council was expected to confirm soon.
- Companies with major deals linked to the World Cup expressed confidence that the unusual schedule change could be handled smoothly.
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Saudi exhibit enlivens the Prophet’s Hijrah
Three years in the making, the exhibition features work by academics and artists from 20 countries. It incorporates centuries-old artifacts...
- Opened to the public this week, it will be housed for nine months at the Ithra Museum in the eastern city of Dhahran before touring domestically and then abroad.
- Short films by American director Ovidio Salazar depict how elders from the Quraysh tribe plotted to kill the Prophet Mohammed, prompting him to flee,
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Firm seeks professional to taste test 3,500 candies
The new hire will get an annual salary of $78,000. Since the Chief Candy Officer is required to taste thousands...
- Candy Funhouse, a Canadian online candy shop, said it has received more than 100,000 candidates in two weeks.
- On social media, the posting is a big hit with adults and children alike. One Twitter user said that his eight-year-old daughter had made a LinkedIn profile just to apply.
Dubai sets off drive, warning of ‘human trafficking in digital space’
Seeking to raise awareness on trafficking in people, the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) has set off a...
- The campaign has warned against the potential hazards of digital space and current technologies that lack parental control
- The foundation has urged the public to use the Internet and social media responsibly in order not to be victimized by human traffickers
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Saudi women DJs strum a new tune
Standing behind her control tower with headphones around her neck, Saudi DJ Leen Naif segues smoothly between pop hits and...
- Women DJs, an unthinkable phenomenon just a few years ago in the kingdom, are becoming a relatively common sight in its main cities
- Naif and her peers embody two major reforms championed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman: new opportunities for women and expanding entertainment options notably music
Egypt court calls for live broadcast of execution of killer
An Egyptian court called Sunday for a legal amendment to allow the live broadcast of the execution of the killer...
- The criminal court which sentenced Adel in Mansoura called on the legislature to amend the law governing capital punishment, in order to allow the execution to be broadcast live
- The maximum penalty for murder is death in Egypt, which carried out the world's third highest number of executions in 2021, Amnesty said
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Sharjah Education Council reveals new educational strategy
The Sharjah Education Council launched its 2023-2025 strategy at a meeting held at its headquarters in Sharjah, in cooperation with...
- The strategy was prepared after considering various aspects of stages of the council’s strategic plan.
- Sharjah Education Council said the council's strategy is a result of changing educational standards.
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Iraq receives 125 antiquities borrowed from Germany
Iraq has received 125 antiquities borrowed from Germany, Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Al-Sahaf announced Sunday. "The Embassy of the Republic...
- Iraqi ambassador to Germany Luqman Abdel Rahim Al-Faili praised the efforts of the Institute of Archeology.
- Al-Faili wished continued cooperation with the German side in the cultural field and archaeological excavations.
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Nearly 30 percent of Saudi residents exercise for 150 minutes a week
About 30 percent of Saudi residents practiced a physical activity for at least 150 minutes per week in 2021, compared...
- Only 20 percent of residents exercised in 2019, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).
- 48.2 percent of the resident population practice activity for at least 30 minutes per week, an increase of 3.2 points compared to 2019 (45 percent).
22 die in a bus crash in southern Egypt
At least 22 people were killed and 33 injured in southern Egypt on Tuesday when the bus they were traveling...
- The bus carrying around 45 passengers crashed into the stationary truck near the village of al-Barsha, some 300 kilometers (185 miles) south of the capital Cairo
- Crashes are relatively common in Egypt, where many roads are in disrepair and traffic regulations frequently ignored
Israel top court rules ultra-Orthodox men must serve in army
Jerusalem, Undefined - Israel's top court ruled unanimously on Tuesday that the state must draft ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into military service,...
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Middle East emerges as a global esports powerhouse
The Middle Eastern region, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is swiftly becoming a global esports hub, driven by...
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Art exhibition showcases deep cultural ties between Kuwait and Oman
Kuwait City, Kuwait--The art exhibition titled "Oman in the Heart of Kuwait" was inaugurated at the Kuwaiti Syndicate of Media...
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Nobel winner Mohammadi celebrates prize in jail, says family
Rights campaigner Narges Mohammadi "celebrated" her Nobel Peace Prize with fellow detainees in their Tehran prison cell, her family said....
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Global tributes pour in for Nobel Prize winner jailed Iranian activist
Human rights office spokeswoman Elizabeth Throssell said at a press briefing that the Nobel award for Mohammadi "highlights the courage...
- France's President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute Friday to the bravery of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi
- The son and husband of imprisoned Iranian women's activist also paid tribute to the winner
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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....
- The law says emblem can be utilized across various government facilities, documents, websites, and during government events
- Private entities may also utilize it, provided they obtain prior approval from the Dubai Ruler or his representative
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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...
- The dispute centres on "The Decree", a documentary about the plight of a doctor and a teacher affected by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's sweeping crackdown
- The film was initially selected for Antalya's "Golden Orange" film festival, but excluded from the competition last week, prompting an outcry from filmmakers