Money weighs on would-be Chinese parents as population falls
Long alarmed by falling fertility, the government has relaxed its decades-long one-child policy in recent years to allow three children...
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Boots, Banksy, piano: Elton John puts items up for auction
New York, United States - Music icon Elton John has put a variety of personal items up for auction at Christie's...
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UAE issues first civil marriage license for non-Muslim couple
The UAE issued its first civil marriage license for a non-Muslim couple, state media reported Monday, as the Gulf country...
- A Canadian couple was the first to marry under a new law on the personal status of non-Muslims in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi.
- Late last year, the UAE revamped an array of laws in a social liberalization drive designed to burnish its progressive brand.
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UAE’s most awaited falconry event Telwah to begin Dec 28
The most awaited new season of Fazza Championship for Falconry- Telwah, organized by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre (HHC),...
- Director of Fazza Championships confirms the closing of competition's registration.
- Falconry has a 2000-year-old history and Bedouins of the Arabian Peninsula practiced it for hunting.
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Heart of Baghdad’s book trade gets makeover
Colorful fireworks lit up the sky during the festival organized by Baghdad municipality to inaugurate the renovated Al-Mutanabbi Street, which...
- The street's new look comes alongside art exhibitions, gallery openings, book fairs, and festivals reflecting a fledgling cultural renaissance.
- Al-Mutanabbi Street was first inaugurated in 1932 by King Faisal I and named after the celebrated 10th-century poet Abul Tayeb al-Mutanabbi.
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Qatar gave $45m in zakat to eligible families in November
Those wishing to request assistance from the fund can visit its website, and view, fill, and upload the required documents.
- The aid included both periodic and lump-sum amount, and disbursed by the fund's management to the eligible families
- Zakat performers can pay their zakat via the Zakat Fund website , offices, and collection points
Geostrategy
UAE, Canada discuss cooperation for women’s empowerment
During the meeting, the Canadian ambassador was briefed about the initiatives launched by the UAE to strengthen women's rights.
- The meeting discussed the UAE's experience in empowering women since the country was established and the key role women played to support the country
- Grossman emphasized Canada’s keenness to boost cooperation in women’s empowerment and take advantage of the country’s experience in Gender balance
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Christmas joy dims in Syria as only the elderly remain
The brutal occupation of the Homs province by the Islamic State group has left the local Christian community devastated.
- The town of Al-Qaryatain in Syria’s Homs province was once viewed as a symbol of coexistence between Christians and Muslims
- The communities had lived there together for centuries before the Islamic State group seized the area in 2015
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Young Iraqi film students tell their own stories from Mosul
In a collaboration between the Mosul fine arts academy, a Belgian theatre company and UNESCO, 19 students are getting a...
- In a collaboration between the Mosul fine arts academy, a Belgian theatre company and UNESCO, 19 students are getting a chance to make their first short films
- Over a four-month course, students get a taste of everything from writing and shooting to acting and editing
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Beyonce, Jay-Z, Grande, and Billie Eilish shortlisted for Oscar
Iran's Asghar Farhad is among a select group of auteurs to have won multiple foreign film Oscars previously again makes...
- Iran's Asghar Farhad is among a select group of auteurs to have won multiple foreign film Oscars previously again makes the cut with morality drama "A Hero."
- The final list of Oscar nominations will be revealed on February 8, and the awards will be handed out on March 27
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SBA signs pact with Rimini Meeting for cross-cultural exchange
Prominent world personalities hosted at Rimini Meeting over the years include Pope Francis; Dr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former UN Secretary-General
- The Italy based Rimini Meeting is Europe’s leading cross-cultural entity that hosts the world’s most notable thought and enlightenment leaders
- The MoU stipulates the terms for launching mutual initiatives to promote human values, as well as investing in arts, literature and knowledge
Geostrategy
Arab Parliament meet discusses strategy to tackle child exploitation
The committee’s members reviewed the updates on the preparation for the Arab Forum on the requirements for enhancing economic integration...
- Hasan Ali Al Madhani, Member of the State Council, chaired the deliberations of the Joint Committee on Sustainable Development
- Al Madhani gave a presentation on the participation of the Arab Region Parliamentary Forum on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Money weighs on would-be Chinese parents as population falls
Long alarmed by falling fertility, the government has relaxed its decades-long one-child policy in recent years to allow three children...
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UAE prepares for upcoming 3-Day weekend to celebrate Islamic New Year
Dubai, UAE - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is gearing up for its next public holiday, as residents anticipate the...
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Lebanon looks to recycling to rid streets of garbage
Beirut, Lebanon--Beirut motorists pull up to a drive-through counter -- not for fast-food, but to exchange empty bottles and cardboard for...
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Moroccan women shake up world of Gnaoua music
Originally practiced by enslaved people and dating back at least to the 16th century, Gnaoua has gone from being practiced...
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Arrangements hailed as pilgrims leave Saudi Arabia after Hajj
On Friday, two days after the last major ritual, tens of thousands of people packed roads and boarded buses out...
- This year over 1.8 million worshippers performed the hajj, which is one of the five pillars of Islam and is among the world's largest religious gatherings
- This year's attendance figures marked a dramatic increase on the 926,000 from last year, when numbers were capped at one million following the Covid-19 pandemic
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Hajj pilgrims continue rituals on third day of Eid Al-Adha in Mina
Mina, Saudi Arabia – Pilgrims were continuing with their religious rites on Friday, the third day of Eid Al-Adha, participating...
- Upon completion of the stoning of satan ritual, the faithful were moving towards the Grand Holy Mosque for the farewell circumambulation.
- Bahrain’s Minister of Information, Ramzan bin Abdullah Al-Noaimi, has praised the successful execution of this year’s Hajj season.
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Sports key pillar as UAE emerges as soft power center
Everyone in the sports delegations taking part in the future forums now has a greater obligation to spare no effort...
- UAE has evolved into a strategic and powerful center for soft power, says Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai
- Sports play a pivotal role as one of the most significant pillars of this soft power, adds Sheikh Ahmed, who is also President of the UAE National Olympic Committee