Two falcons sell for $81,300 at Saudi Falcons Club Auction
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Two falcons were sold for a combined total of $81,300 (SAR305,000 ) on the tenth night...
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Don’t give smartphones to kids under 11, UK mobile phone firm says
London, United Kingdom - One of Britain's biggest mobile network operators said on Sunday it will warn parents they should not...
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Starvation in war-torn Yemen likely to increase five times : UN
The number of people in war-torn Yemen starving in famine conditions is projected to increase five-fold this year to 161,000,...
- Over 30,000 people are already struggling in famine conditions, a joint statement by the UN and other global bodies said
- The joint UN statement on Yemen comes two days ahead of a high-level conference to raise aid for the war hit nation
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Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council focuses on palm fiber at Art Dubai
The 15th edition of Art Dubai which displayed findings of its advanced palm fiber research and palm textile prototype, paving...
- Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, an affiliate of the UAE-based NAMA Women Advancement, explored UAE’s relationship with date palm.
- It discussed how such local, environment-friendly materials could pave the way for the creation of a circular economy centered on palm waste.
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Arab Youth Council and HSBC to educate Arab students about climate action
HSBC sponsors the program that provides open-source sustainability skills, ideas and solutions to all university and college students in the...
- The two parties signed a pact by which they will cooperate in building the capacities of students and developing their skills.
- The two parties would collaborate to implement an interactive curriculum project available to all students of universities, colleges.
160 arrests, scores of police injured in Moroccan football violence
Fights frequently break out between fans of the country's two top Casablanca clubs, Wydad and Raja.
- Fights frequently break out between fans of the country's two top Casablanca clubs, Wydad and Raja
- Moroccan football federation meeting is scheduled for next week to discuss the violence
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Dubai Fitness Challenge keeps residents hooked to daily workout
Dubai Fitness Challenge, a program launched in 2017 to improve the well-being of the residents, has seen 88 percent of...
- The program has seen the number of participants more than double from 786,000 in its inaugural year to 1,650,000 people in 2021.
- The participants’ overall satisfaction was extremely high for the 5th edition with 93 percent extremely happy with their experience.
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A camel beauty contest with $275,000 cash prize
The lips pouted to perfection, the neck was long and poised, and the judges were sure that no Botox was...
- The animal, named Mangiah Ghufran, was declared winner of the one million riyal ($275,000) top prize at the first Qatar Camel Festival
- Previous festivals were more local but now Qatar has allowed in camels from across the region
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More women make positive impact on GCC businesses
In the wake of International Women’s Day, TRENDS highlights how courageous Arab women are making a difference in the business...
- The UAE ranked first in the MENA region when it came to women-friendly policies and programs
- GCC countries strive to increase opportunities for women and encourage them to pursue careers in business and technology
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Nightmare of underage marriage for Moroccan girls
Rights groups say that marriage of girl child is widespread in remote, landlocked and marginalised areas in the country.
- Precarious livelihoods and long-held traditions in Morocco's backward areas hinder mission of spreading awareness on women's issues
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Turkey tourism industry bemoans Russia-Ukraine war
Every Sunday Noori Sani welcomes his old friends around a bountiful Turkish breakfast in Istanbul. But surrounding him now are...
- Within a few days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, Ukrainians and Russians cancelled reservations for trips of Turkey
- Visitors from Ukraine and Russia made up over a quarter of all tourists who arrived in Turkey last year, tourism ministry reported
Egypt appoints its first woman judge to a top court
Radwa Helmi made history on Saturday as the first woman judge to sit on the bench of Egypt's State Council,...
- Radwa Helmi, making her appearance in a Cairo courthouse, was among 98 women appointed last year to join the council
- Women in Egypt, the most populous Arab country, have been fighting an uphill battle for years to secure their rights in all sectors
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Two falcons sell for $81,300 at Saudi Falcons Club Auction
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Turkish clubs financially hit attracting big names in transfer market
Eyes have been on Saudi clubs' transfer outlays which have rivaled those of the top European sides, but Turkish teams...
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Nine works nominated for 9th Katara Prize for Arabic Novel
Doha, Qatar - The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) revealed the lists of nine works that would be included in the...
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Renewed Saudi interest in Salah ‘doesn’t worry’ Liverpool boss Klopp
London, United Kingdom - Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insists he is not worried about the potential for renewed Saudi Arabian interest...
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Saudi clubs spent $875.4m on new players from June 1- Sept 1, says FIFA
Spending by Saudi Arabian football clubs in the transfer window just closed was second only to that by teams in...
- Much of the Saudi Pro League's business was done with English Premier League clubs, which received $698 million in overseas transfer fees.
- The Pro League's net spend, deducting money received from selling players, was $907 million, placing it behind Premier League's net spend of $1.39 billion.
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UN urges age restrictions on Artificial Intelligence in schools
Paris, France - The United Nations called on Thursday for strict rules on the use of AI tools such as viral...
- "Generative AI can be a tremendous opportunity for human development, but it can also cause harm and prejudice," said Audrey Azoulay of UNESCO.
- "It cannot be integrated into education without public engagement, and the necessary safeguards and regulations from governments," he added
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Demarai Gray quits Everton to join Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ettifaq
London, United Kingdom - Demarai Gray has left Everton for Al-Ettifaq ahead of Thursday's transfer deadline in the Saudi Pro League....
- The 27-year-old forward is the latest Premier League player to head to the Gulf nation, joining former Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson at Al-Ettifaq.
- The Jamaica international said that he would be "forever proud" to have played for Everton, who are in the relegation zone after a poor start to the season.