Morocco law reform offers hope for women’s rights
Rabat, Morocco - Two decades after a landmark but limited revision of Morocco's family law marked a breakthrough for women, activists...
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Artists utilize technology against AI copycats
NEW YORK, US - Artists under siege by artificial intelligence (AI) that studies their work, then replicates their styles, have teamed...
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France takes to the skies to celebrate Expo 2020 National Day
DUBAI:Â France celebrated its 'Expo 2020 National Day' with celebrations in the skies and across ten locations, with the main activities...
- The official ceremony took place at Al Wasl Plaza in the presence of France Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian.
- The 'National Day' celebrations took place across ten locations.
Economy
Kuwaiti women play big role in development: Diplomat
Fahad Hejji, the First Secretary of the Permanent Mission of the State of Kuwait to the United Nations, has said...
- Kuwait has spared no effort to empower women and ensure their rights
- It also ensures their effective participation in all aspects of daily life, and enables them to assume leading state posts
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US Pavilion to inspire ‘spirit of freedom’: Commissioner General
Robert Clark praised the UAE for transforming “the sands of the desert into a thriving World’s Fair site, complete with...
- Robert Clark praised the UAE for transforming “the sands of the desert into a thriving World’s Fair site, complete with spaces for 192 nations to connect
- Clark added that the USA Pavilion will welcome millions in-person and online
Arts & Culture
Spain fortress contains mysterious Islamic era keys
They are believed to have reached Segovia as spoils of war after the conquest of Muslim cities in Andalusia during...
- One of the keys goes back to the Al-Hambra Palace in Granada, another belongs to a palace from the Andalusian city of Wilma.
- The five keys made of metal and bronze were not meant for daily use.
Arts & Culture
Qatar to hold its first-ever Formula One Grand Prix
The race will take place at the Losail International Circuit north of Doha on November 21 and will form the...
- The Australian GP, traditionally a season-opener, was moved towards the end of the season but was canceled for a second year running.
- Qatar has also signed a 10-year deal to host Formula One from 2023.
Business
Dubai reviews park redesign proposals
Brand Dubai and Dubai Municipality have reviewed some creative proposals to redesign 10 public parks in the emirate.
- The latest joint project is part of an ongoing partnership between Brand Dubai and Dubai Municipality
- Together, they are looking to undertake beautification projects to enrich the city’s urban landscape
Geostrategy
After Brussels dialogue, European Union welcomes reforms in Saudi Arabia
DUBAI: The European Union Tuesday welcomed the reforms taking place in Saudi Arabia and noted that "significant steps" have been...
- The EU and the kingdom held the first-ever Human Rights Dialogue in Brussels on Monday.
- Significant steps have been taken to advance women's rights in Saudi Arabia, the EU said.
Geostrategy
Greatest shows on earth: How expos changed the world
International expos, or world fairs, draw millions of visitors to a chosen city every few years. Over two centuries these...
- The first universal exposition took place in Paris in 1798 to show off French industrial know-how.
- The record is held by the Chinese city of Shanghai, which drew 73 million visitors in 2010.
Arts & Culture
Riyadh Season 2021 has ‘big surprises’ in store
The event featuring concerts, theater performances, wrestling matches aims at making the Saudi capital a tourism entertainment destination.
- This year's slogan is #Imagine_More, as its events will be held in an area of 5.4 million square meters.
- The event is also an opportunity to showcase the outcome of several national goals, such as raising the level of the entertainment industry sector.
Arts & Culture
‘Ancestor’ of Mediterranean mosaics discovered in Turkey
The mosaic was discovered in the remains of a 15th century BC Hittie temple, 700 years before the oldest known...
- The temple where the mosaic is located was dedicated to Teshub, the storm god worshipped by the Hittites.
- Nearly 3,000 years after their disappearance, the Hittites continue to inhabit Turkish imagination.
Morocco law reform offers hope for women’s rights
Rabat, Morocco - Two decades after a landmark but limited revision of Morocco's family law marked a breakthrough for women, activists...
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Are ‘unethical’ PR tactics harming GCC journalism?
TRENDS investigation uncovers Media-Public Relations Nexus as PR companies in the region are found crossing ethical boundaries to secure favorable...
Investigation
Are ‘unethical’ PR tactics harming GCC journalism?
TRENDS investigation uncovers Media-Public Relations Nexus as PR companies in the region are found crossing ethical boundaries to secure favorable...
Investigation
Ronaldo puts swagger in Saudi football
Al Nassr forward's first season in the kingdom ended with a whimper, but Saudi football has never enjoyed such attention.
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Huge investments help Saudi cinema soft power grow
Saudi largesse for the arts has boomed under the kingdom's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, with billions pouring into previously...
- Mohammed Al Turki, 36, heads Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Film Foundation, his name splashed all over posters and movie credits at Cannes Film Festival last week
- The foundation, formed two years ago, holds its own annual festival and has already financed 168 movies, including eight in the official selection at Cannes this year
Geostrategy
Saudi population expands one third in last 13 years
"The 2022 Saudi census marks the "most comprehensive and precise population survey conducted in the Kingdom's history," the General Authority...
- The total resident population is up 34.2 per cent since 2010 -- an increase of 8.2 million people, of whom 4.8 million are Saudi nationals.
- Non-Saudi nationals account for 13.4 million, the majority of whom are Bangladeshis, followed by Indians, Pakistanis, Yemenis and Egyptians.
Economy
UAE Gen Z prioritizes hybrid work and career progression: study
Dubai, UAE - The Gen Z in the UAE has a strong inclination towards hybrid work arrangements, where they can...
- A significant portion of Gen Z respondents in the UAE (42%) are engaged in formal or informal side jobs, surpassing the rate of non-Gen Z respondents (27%)
- The majority of Gen Z in the UAE (70 percent) express a preference for hybrid work environments, allowing them to have the flexibility of working both in the office and remotely