More than a bubble: Turkish sparkling wines win fans
Ankara, Turkey - Drinkers are getting into something of a fizz over Turkish sparkling wine. "We are selling out very quickly....
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War affects Christmas festivities in southern Lebanon
Qlayaa, Lebanon - In the Lebanese Christian border village of Qlayaa, the priest urged his parish to keep the Christmas spirit...
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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ADNIC helps Social Investment Fund
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company has contributed AED3 million to it.
- ADNIC’s contribution will help finance further social impact programs and be used toward tackling key social causes such as health, employment, education, family and community
- Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) has contributed AED3 million to the Social Investment Fund, administered by the Authority of Social Contribution - Ma’an
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Saudi site Dawqara shows signs of civilization during the late Roman period
DUBAI: Dawqara, a place in Saudi Arabia's Northern Borders region, has shown signs of civilization during the late Roman period....
- One of the most important artifacts of the site in Dawqara is a square palace built from volcanic stones.
- Some stone tools have also been found at the site located in the Northern Borders region.
More than a bubble: Turkish sparkling wines win fans
Ankara, Turkey - Drinkers are getting into something of a fizz over Turkish sparkling wine. "We are selling out very quickly....
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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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Jordanian-Saudi royal wedding marks historic union
The couple exchanged their vows in a traditional Muslim wedding ceremony called "katb al-ketab" in an open-air gazebo adorned with...
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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...
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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
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Sharjah witnesses 22% population growth to 1.8mn, reveals census
Sharjah, UAE-- The emirate of Sharjah has seen a 22 percent growth in population to 1.8 million inhabitants, as against...
- The census revealed that the emirate's working population has shot up to 1.1 million from 856,000, a growth of 22 percent
- Out of the total population of 1.8 million, the number of expatriates living in the emirate is 1.6 million, and the rest are the local citizens
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Upcoming Jewels of Emirates Show set to be largest in its history
Sharjah, UAE - The upcoming fourth edition of the Jewels of Emirates Show, the UAE’s first of its kind showcasing...
- The expansive show space will host hundreds of distinguished brands, offering a broad display of the latest fashion lines.
- More than just a showcase for luxury items, the show will provide a platform for cultural exchange, highlighting the Emirati heritage.