‘Love is in the air’: Woods confirms romance with Trump’s ex daughter-in-law
Los Angeles, United States - Tiger Woods took the unusual step of confirming his romance with Donald Trump's former daughter-in-law...
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Art and culture retain power to humanize the Intelligent Age, says WEF’s Fowler
Davos, Switzerland -- In an age where artificial intelligence is reshaping our lives, the World Economic Forum's Arts and Culture...
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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
Queen Elizabeth celebrates 70th year on throne
Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations will be only the ninth such celebration by a British monarch since King George...
- Both she and Queen Victoria, who ruled from 1837 to 1901, have had silver, golden, and diamond events to mark their 25th, 50th, and 60th years as monarchs
- Elizabeth is the only one to celebrate her 70th year on the throne
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Jordan, UAE review cooperation in improving quality higher education
Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have discussed exchanging expertise between them, especially in the field of accreditation and...
- A meeting was held between the education ministers of both the countries for exchanging expertise in higher education.
- The mechanism of quality assurance procedures at the institution and program level was also discussed in the meeting.
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‘Love is in the air’: Woods confirms romance with Trump’s ex daughter-in-law
Los Angeles, United States - Tiger Woods took the unusual step of confirming his romance with Donald Trump's former daughter-in-law...
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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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Two falcons sold for $41,067 at Saudi Falcons Club Auction
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Two falcons were sold for 154,000 Saudi Riyals ($41,067) amid a large turnout of falcon enthusiasts...
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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...
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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
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No suspension for Mazraoui over Gaza post, says Bayern Munich
Berlin, Germany - Bayern Munich on Friday said defender Noussair Mazraoui would not be suspended, after a probe into the Moroccan...
- In the wake of the deadly attack on Israel by Hamas, Mazraoui had put up several pro-Palestinian posts.
- The club's chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen said Mazraoui "credibly assured us he rejects terror and war" .
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‘Palestinians never die, they always come back’: Bassem Youssef in viral interview
Dubai, UAE - Egyptian comedian and TV host Bassem Youssef's recent interview with British TV host Piers Morgan has garnered...
- When asked about his views on the deadly Hamas attacks on Israel, Youssef expressed concern for the plight of Palestinians in Gaza
- He also made a sarcastic remark, saying, "It's very repetitive. We are used to that... It's just like those Palestinians are very dramatic