High inflation leaves Nigeria struggling ahead of Ramadan
Lagos, Nigeria - The holy fasting month of Ramadan begins early next week in Nigeria, with the worst economic crisis in...
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US designer, ‘geriatric starlet’ Iris Apfel dies age 102
New York, United States - Iris Apfel, centenarian style icon from the New York borough of Queens immediately recognizable by her...
Are ‘unethical’ PR tactics harming GCC journalism?
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Book shows how Israel erases Jerusalem neighborhood
After the 1967 Six-Day War, Israel planned the "destruction" of Jerusalem's historic Mughrabi neighborhood at the base of the Western...
- Its author, French historian Vincent Lemire, expects the book to spark controversy because of the sensitive nature of the Holy City
- Lemire, who published several books on the history of Jerusalem, said he drew material from local archives, as well as Ottoman and French ones
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Women attend Iran-Iraq match in Tehran stadium
The last time Iranian women were allowed to attend a football match of their national team, after decades of being...
- FIFA ordered Iran in September 2019 to allow women access to stadiums without restriction and in numbers determined by ticket demand
- A month later, women were able to attend the 2022 World Cup qualifying match between Iran and Cambodia in the Azadi Stadium
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Three-day ALESCO meet to discuss promotion of Arab integration
The Executive Council of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) are likely to discuss strategic directions to...
- The meeting will be held in the 116th session of ALECSO in AlUla, northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Director-General of ALECSO Mohamed Ould added that 20 agreements were signed in 2021 to support the ALECSO’s executive programs.
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Israeli film revisits 1948 massacre of Palestinians
Israeli director Alon Schwarz concedes he might face a backlash over his documentary, but says the Jewish state's citizens need...
- After the film's release, the Palestinian foreign ministry called for "an international commission of inquiry" into the "crimes and massacres".
- The film in part focuses on Theodore Katz, who as a masters history student in the 1990s collected testimonies -- from ex-Israeli soldiers and Arab witnesses.
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Abu Dhabi passes new family business ownership law
The new law, issued by the ruler of Abu Dhabi, President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, aims to further...
- The new family business ownership governance law empowers owners of family business to: prevent selling of shares or dividends to individuals or companies outside the family
- The current law is not applicable to family-owned businesses where non-family members own more than 40 per cent of shares
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Museum pulls Arafat caricatures after outrage
The 35-piece exhibit at the museum in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, faced immediate backlash after it was installed on Sunday....
- Activists from Fatah, the Palestinian movement Arafat founded, demanded an investigation into how the images came to be displayed.
- In a statement, the museum insisted the images were merely artistic impressions of a revered Palestinian leader.
Turkey detains TV journalist for insulting president
Turkey has detained a well-known television journalist for comments she made on air about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, her lawyer...
- Police detained Sedef Kabas at her home at 2:00 am on Saturday, just hours after she aired the comments and then posted them on Twitter to her 900,000 followers
- The crime of insulting the president carries a jail sentence of one to four years in Turkey
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Stray animals of Baghdad find comfort in new refuge
Bella the dog can barely stand after being abused, but she is now receiving care from a Baghdad refuge that...
- The Baghdad Animal Rescue opened around a week ago, and Bella, a nervous fox-like dog who raises her muzzle for strokes while still shaking in fear, seems in caring hands
- Having a pet is unusual in Iraq, and many of the cats and dogs that roam Baghdad's streets are often mistreated
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Saudi Heritage Commission and KARRDA to work for heritage preservation
Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission has signed a memorandum of understanding with King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority (KARRDA) to enhance...
- The MoU between the two includes cooperation in preparing comprehensive strategic heritage plans and studies.
- They will also launch initiatives and projects that serve craftsmen and contribute to the development of crafts and handicrafts.
Business
Dubai Crown Prince forms committee to oversee Hatta development
Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has...
- The Committee is tasked with attracting investments in Hatta by creating investment opportunities for the public and private sectors.
- The Committee will also be responsible for approving Hatta’s promotional and marketing plan locally and internationally.
High inflation leaves Nigeria struggling ahead of Ramadan
Lagos, Nigeria - The holy fasting month of Ramadan begins early next week in Nigeria, with the worst economic crisis in...
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Sheikha Bodour to chair revamped board at American University of Sharjah
SHARJAH -- Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has outlines the restructuring...
Kuwait bars Barbie movie from theatres citing ‘public ethics’
Kuwait City, Kuwait - Kuwait has barred hit film Barbie from cinemas over concerns about "public ethics", officials have said, also...
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Lebanon to ban Barbie film for allegedly promoting homosexuality
BEIRUT, LEBANON - Lebanon's culture minister said on Wednesday he had asked authorities to ban hit movie "Barbie" for purportedly "promoting...
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Arab, Islamic universities urged to collaborate on East-West bridge building effort
Makkah, Saudi Arabia - A scientific forum organized by Arab and Islamic universities’ associations has recommended the formation of a...
- The forum has urged Arab and Islamic universities to form working groups of scholars in different universities and media and cultural institutions
- The forum also called for adopting new ideas to enrich dialogue and enhance inter-civilizational dialogue and humanitarian communication
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Saudi league’s transfer window can affect Europe’s clubs, says Liverpool
Singapore, Singapore - Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on Tuesday urged football authorities to address the late closure of the transfer window...
- Since the start of the year, clubs in the oil-rich Middle Eastern kingdom have spent generously to sign some of the world’s leading players.
- Brazilian midfielder Fabinho on Monday became the third Liverpool player to move to a Saudi club in this close season when he joined Al-Ittihad.
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Teachers play key role in shaping future generations
“The real development of the education sector requires attracting the expertise of Emirati educators. Without empowering them to perform effectively,...
- Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, the UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the EHRC, underscores the pivotal role of teachers in shaping the future
- The UAE minister emphasizes that teachers are not just imparting academic knowledge but are also instrumental in the formation of balanced personalities