Oil spills disrupt farming activities in drought-hit Iraq
Oil spills in Iraq -- a country ravaged by decades of conflict, corruption and decaying infrastructure -- have contaminated farmland...
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UAE residents plead for lifestyle changes to save planet
Dubai, UAE-- As many as 81% of people in the UAE say that they owe it to future generations to...
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UAE well-being indicator has achieved progress, says minister
Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development and Chairwoman of Digital Wellbeing Council, said that the UAE well-being indicator...
- The announcement was made when Buhumaid chaired the virtual Second Wellbeing Council Meeting with the participation of members of the well-being council
- The Wellbeing Council is a platform to promote coordination and government integration
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Dubai Collection’s first physical exhibition inaugurated at Etihad Museum
"When Images Speak: Highlights from the Dubai Collection", the first physical exhibition of the Dubai Collection, was inaugurated by Sheikha...
- Sheikha Latifa thanks the Dubai Ruler for his contribution of the largest share of works for the exhibition.
- On display are 70 modern and contemporary artworks from across the region.
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UAE’s top golfer stays in contention for tourney
Ahmad Skaik, who is the sole representative of the host UAE and the Gulf region, said he was happy to...
- UAE captain Khalid Yousuf and fellow players Khalifa Al Masaood and Rashed Al Emadi missed the cut.
- Clubhouse leader Bo Jin of China carded a bogey-free seven-under par round of 64 to go eight under par for the tournament, six strokes ahead of Skaik.
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For Israelis, Palestinian radio broadcasts in Hebrew
"The Israeli public listens to the media that speaks to them, but they don't listen to the other side," said...
- Jerusalem 24 transmits on 106.1 FM and has an English-only website for now but is not the first Palestinian radio to broadcast in Hebrew
- With just six full-time journalists and hours of air time to fill, the radio station relies on long stretches of musical programming
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Lebanon’s best-known newspaper closes down
Lebanon's oldest English-language daily newspaper laid off its entire staff and became the latest casualty in the collapse of the...
- The Daily Star's employees were notified a few days earlier that they were all being made redundant from October 31, according to an email which was sent to the staff
- The newspaper, which is co-owned by the family of former prime minister Saad Hariri, had halted its print edition early last year
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Iraq’s Babylon arts festival back after almost 20 years
The last edition of the festival was held in 2002, the year before the US-led invasion that toppled the veteran...
- The arts showcase, staged in what was the capital of the ancient Mesopotamian state of Babylonia, this year drew artists from dozens of countries.
- The festival, first launched in 1987, was staged at the majestic UNESCO World Heritage site of Babylon, south of Baghdad.
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Tunisia film festival opens with ‘taboo’ abortion movie
The festival showcases 57 diverse films from 45 Arab and African countries, with screenings not only in cinemas, but in...
- The opening film Lingui, by Chadian director Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, tells the story of a 15-year-old seeking an abortion in a country where it is condemned.
- Entries from Arab nations include films from Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Yemen.
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Iran body proposes bill to allow women into stadia
Women were able to watch a game at the 80,000-seat Azadi stadium in October 2019, when Iran thrashed Cambodia 14-0.
- Women were refused access to stadia after Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution, but exceptions have been made in recent times for international games.
- World football's governing body FIFA has exerted pressure to allow women into international qualifiers.
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Riyadh ranks third smartest G20 capital, outperforms Paris and Hong Kong
Saudi capital Riyadh has been ranked as the third smartest capital among the G20 member states and the 30th smartest...
- Riyadh made qualitative progress on the IMD Smart Cities Index for 2021, as it jumped 23 ranks from last year.
- The Holy city of Madinah has been also included on the index as the second Saudi city after Riyadh, ranking 73rd in the world and fourth in the Arab world.
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US, Bahrain vow to fight illicit cultural property trade
Bahrain enjoys a prominent role in the art world, serving as the host of the Arab Regional Centre for World...
- The two countries issue joint statement after a key forum on antiquities, art crime.
- Information sharing, strengthening legal frameworks among key areas of future cooperation.
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Youth hold the keys to a brighter future
Pinning high hopes on the capabilities and determination of young people to achieve a better future for humanity, Pisar emphasizes...
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Saudi Arabia highlights efforts to empower women at Human Rights Council Session
Geneva, Switzerland - Saudi Arabia played up its efforts to empower women and promote their participation in the country's economic...
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First Saudi at Paris Fashion Week underlines dramatic changes
Paris, France - Saudi Arabia is continuing its multi-billion-dollar entry into all aspects of global culture, hitting a new milestone on...
- Mohammed Ashi's haute couture show - his first as part of the official roster after years of dressing top celebrities - is "the peak of my career," he said at a cocktail soiree
- Ashi forged his own path, having left the kingdom three decades ago, but his promotion to the top league is neatly timed as Riyadh announces its own fashion week in October
Saudi Arabia launches E-Visa system for Umrah pilgrimage
Dubai, UAE - Saudi Arabia has introduced a new electronic visa system for Muslims intending to embark on the spiritual...
- The visa issuance has commenced, and the first arrivals under this new system are expected on July 19, according to the Saudi Press Agency
- Applicants can submit their e-visa applications through the Nusuk platform, available at https://www.nusuk.sa/ar/about
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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...
- The upcoming holidays are highly anticipated. following the recent extended Eid Al Adha vacation, which provided a six-day break and marked the longest holiday of the year
- It presents another chance for people to spend quality time with family and friends, explore local attractions, or embark on short getaways within the country