In the heart of Beirut, one family upholds a unique dessert tradition
Beirut, Lebanon - At a shop nestled in a busy, crowded Beirut district, Hasan El-Makary is weighing out containers of warm,...
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Egypt to prosecute travel agents over hajj ‘fraud’: government
Cairo, Egypt - Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly ordered 16 tourism companies stripped of their licences and referred their managers to...
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Jordan announces program of jurisprudence lessons in the Kingdom’s mosques
The initiative is about enlightening people on the matters of their religious jurisprudence and compliance with the hadith of the...
- The initiative is about enlightening people on the matters of their religious jurisprudence and compliance with the hadith of the Prophet
- The initiative also aims to introduce scholars, mosque pioneers and students of knowledge to jurisprudence and its meanings in Qur’an and Hadith
Saudi Arabia fills ‘exposed wells’ after Moroccan boy’s death
Saudi Arabia has said it filled and fortified thousands of abandoned wells across the country, after the tragic death of...
- On Monday, hundreds stood to mourn in a cemetery in the remote forested hills of the Chefchaouen region of Morocco, a few kilometers from the site of the accident
- Saudi Arabia's ministry of environment, water and agriculture said on Sunday: "To ensure everyone's safety... the ministry was able to fill in and fortify 2,450 abandoned wells
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Bahrain to offer permanent residency visa to attract talent
Bahrain has launched ‘Golden Residency Visa’ for residents and non-residents with immediate processing of the applications electronically upon meeting the...
- The move is a part of the Kingdom’s strategy to attract foreign investments where the visa holders will enjoy benefits
- Bahrain’s ‘Golden Residency Visa’ will be available for qualifying residents, allowing them to take advantage of the benefits
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On social media demand, Kuwait to ban film starring Israeli actress
Kuwait will ban a new film adaptation of Agatha Christie's whodunnit "Death on the Nile" with a cast of Hollywood...
- Social media users pointed to Gal Gadot's praise of the Israeli army and her criticism of the Palestinian Islamic movement Hamas during the 2014 war in Gaza.
- Gadot is best known for the lead role in the 2017 Hollywood blockbuster "Wonder Woman" which was banned in some Arab countries.
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Oman fines men for wearing wrong dishdasha
The hallmark of the Gulf sultanate, the long and elegant robes Dishdashas, have fallen prey to rising hemlines and elaborate...
- Omani ministry set dress code on dishdasha that it should be made mostly out of cotton with embroidery only on the collar, front slit and cuffs. The fabric must be a single color
- Anybody caught violating the dress code will be fined 1,000 Omani rials ($2,600), or double that in the case of a second violation
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Morocco closes ramshackle cinemas as pandemic hits hard
Only 27 theatres in Morocco remain open, relying heavily on state funding for renovations and digitizing films.
- Cinemas in Morocco struggle to emerge from the crisis despite $960,000 of funding for the Moroccan Centre for Cinematography
- Enthusiasts called for better protection for theater buildings, architectural treasures that bear witness to the kingdom's past
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Iraq confirms distributing residential lands under Dari initiative
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi has directed contracting with investment companies to build infrastructure in the areas where residential land...
- The “residential parts will be distributed”, and service buildings will be “built from health and school centers.
- During its meeting on September 22, 2021, the cabinet voted on the mechanism for the distribution of residential land.
Arts & Culture
‘Arabic’ coffee renamed ‘Saudi’ coffee in the kingdom
The renaming is seen as the assertion of a cultural element that expresses the Saudi identity and reflects the people's...
- The decision is part of the initiatives being taken under the "Year of Saudi Coffee" program.
- The Ministry of Culture has already named 2022 as the “Year of Saudi Coffee” under the support of the Quality of Life Program.
Dubai Academic Health Corporation embarks on four-pronged future plan
The Dubai Academic Health Corporation has agreed on four bases as a part of its strategic plans and future goals....
- The four bases of the strategy are Care, Learning, Discovery, and Giving and Stewardship.
- The strategy was discussed at the fourth Board of Directors meeting of the Dubai Academic Health Corporation.
Arts & Culture
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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In the heart of Beirut, one family upholds a unique dessert tradition
Beirut, Lebanon - At a shop nestled in a busy, crowded Beirut district, Hasan El-Makary is weighing out containers of warm,...
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Gulf Federation for Electronic Sports formed, will develop regional talent
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Gulf Federation for Electronic Sports was established Thursday on the sidelines of the Next World...
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UAE’s Olympic tapestry woven by pillars of progress
"It' time to promote the Olympic Movement's core values in close collaboration with national sports organizations and key authorities. The...
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Celebrating their success, UAE observes women’s day
Women entrepreneurs in the UAE succeed in breaking the barriers, distinguishing themselves in diverse fields, enabled along the way by...
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Space Economy: Saudi Arabia targets stars and beyond
From the establishment of the Saudi Space Authority to Serco Middle East's new space division in Riyadh, the Kingdom is...
- From the establishment of the Saudi Space Authority to Serco Middle East's new space division in Riyadh, the Kingdom is making significant strides in the space sector
- With challenges ahead, the nation's goal is to localize knowledge, foster capabilities, and create a sustainable space ecosystem to secure key position in space economy
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Spanish footballer Veiga to play for Saudi club Al Ahli
Gabri Veiga, one of Spain's most promising young players, signed for Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli from Celta Vigo in a...
- Neither Celta nor Al-Ahli disclosed Veiga's transfer fee but reports said it was around 35 million euros ($38 million).
- Veiga was linked to several top European clubs this summer after impressing last season with Celta Vigo.
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Saudi Arabia’s archeologists make ‘significant’ discoveries at Al Abla site
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission has announced significant discoveries made at the Al-Abla site in Asir region during the...
- The archeologists discovered features of residential and industrial units with gypsum-coated walls and floors
- They found hammerstones, grinders, and pairs of quern stones in various sizes and forms, and shards of pottery