Israel releases Palestinian Oscar winner after West Bank detention
Jerusalem, Undefined - Israeli police on Tuesday released Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, detained a day earlier for "hurling rocks"...
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Saudi Arabia, Gulf neighbours say Ramadan to start on Saturday
Observing fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, requiring believers to abstain from eating, drinking, smoking...
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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.
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Saudi women break another barrier to be auto mechanics
An auto repair garage in Saudi Arabia is turning to an untapped source for new car mechanics: Saudi women, who...
- Expanding women's rights is central to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 agenda, intended to diversify the oil-dependent economy
- Ola Flimban, a 44-year-old mother of four, first heard about the jobs from a social media post, and immediately asked her husband, Rafat Flimban, if she could apply
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A probe shines light on global antiquities trafficking
Ex-director of the Louvre in Paris, Jean-Luc Martinez, was charged over the purchase of a pink granite stele depicting the...
- Egyptian authorities say the number of illegal digs jumped massively in recent years to hit 8,960 in 2020.
- France has seen an uptick in looting from archaeological sites, said Xavier Delestre, who works for the regional cultural authorities based in Marseilles
Israel releases Palestinian Oscar winner after West Bank detention
Jerusalem, Undefined - Israeli police on Tuesday released Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, detained a day earlier for "hurling rocks"...
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Spanish footballer Veiga to play for Saudi club Al Ahli
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Saudi set to host FIFA World Cup 2034 in either summer or winter
Despite summer temperatures touching 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in the major cities, Saudi Arabian Football Federation president Yasser al-Misehal...
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In UK, tourists discover darker side of Oxford and Cambridge
Courses are not the subject of walking tour, which instead focuses on "difficult legacies" -- a burning issue brought to...
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Saudia records 50 percent growth in operations during Umrah season
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - From the start of the month of Muharram until the end of Rabi' Al-Awwal, Saudia Airlines...
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Educational institutions are shaping UAE’s tomorrow
"Dubai's schools attract students of various nationalities seeking holistic education. These schools emphasize well-rounded education, with a sports culture enhancing...
- DSC Chairman Sheikh Mansoor emphasizes the role of sports in education for shaping the UAE's future.
- The vitality and joy imbued in young minds through sports hone innate talents and intellects, he adds.
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Esports scores big for Saudi economy, culture & jobs
The Kingdom, with its passion for sports and tech, is set to reshape the competitive gaming landscape by hosting the...
- The Kingdom, with its passion for sports and tech, is set to reshape the competitive gaming landscape by hosting the world's premier Electronic Sports World Cup from 2024.
- By 2030, Esports is set to add US$13.3bn to Saudi GDP, with 67% of Saudis into electronic gaming, potentially creating 39,000 jobs, and producing 30 world-class games.
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Hamas says 50 hostages dead in Israeli strikes on Gaza
Jerusalem - Hamas's armed wing said on Thursday that "almost 50" Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip since the...
- Earlier, the Israeli army said 224 people were abducted by militants during the attack that left 1,400 people, mostly civilians, dead.
- "We have informed the families of 224 hostages. This number is changing based on the intelligence we obtain," military spokesman Daniel Hagari said