Born to help: Syria bikers deliver Ramadan meals
The volunteers don their club's signature blue vest, the front and back embroidered with their emblem: a flaming motorbike and...
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Saudi RCU begins rock excavation for Sharaan Resort in AlUla
ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has marked a significant milestone in the development of the...
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Riyadh to host Middle East’s biggest musical event from Dec 16-19
Riyadh is scheduled to host Soundstorm Festival, the biggest musical event in the Middle East, between December 16 and 19....
- Noted international singers and musicians are expected to perform during the event at the Soundstorm Theater.
- Soundstorm Festival is among the top events on the calendar of events and seasons launched by the Visit Saudi Platform.
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The union is advantageous: Sheikh Zayed
The union amongst Emirates is just fine despite being a new experience for us. We did not adopt our neighbors’...
- The union has produced welfare that no soul can ever deny, the Founding Father of the UAE had said.
- We must work hard to upgrade our achievements, fill gaps, complete deficiencies to overcome errors and achieve a stronger union, he had highlighted
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UAE orders release of prisoners to mark National Day on Dec. 2
The President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan ordered the release of 870 prisoners on...
- The release was ordered to mark the country’s 50th National Day on Dec. 2
- The prisoners, sentenced for various crimes, will also have their debts and fines paid off
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Sharjah and France to boost cooperation in cultural tourism, creative industries
Sharjah and France have discussed ways to strengthen collaboration between Sharjah and French cities, particularly in cultural tourism and the...
- Sharjah keen on exploring potential opportunities with French cities, says Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman Sharjah’s DGR.
- France’s support for the development of art, literature and culture is exemplary, Al Qasimi said.
12-year-old girl’s marriage causes stir in Iraq
An Iraqi court adjourned a hearing Sunday to allow a man to formalize his religious marriage to a 12-year-old girl,...
- Rights activists protested outside the Baghdad court with banners such as "the marriage of minors is a crime against childhood"
- The legal age for marriage in Iraq is 18 but can be lowered to 15 in cases of parental or judicial consent
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Hamilton cruises in Qatar to maintain title momentum
Lewis Hamilton won Sunday's inaugural Qatar Grand Prix with a commanding performance from pole to cut Max Verstappen's world championship...
- With this win, Hamilton cut Max Verstappen's world championship lead to eight points.
- The 20th race of the season was being held one year to the day to the World Cup.
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5000 volunteers will participate in FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar
The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) announced that 5,000 volunteers will participate in the 10th edition FIFA Arab...
- The volunteers will provide support hospitality, information and media services, tickets and protocol.
- Among the volunteers are the elderly and people with special needs, who are also a part of the preparation and training phase.
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Qatar World Cup ‘unfairly treated’ on rights
There had been 'extraordinary' progress, including the introduction of a minimum wage and improvements to working conditions and accommodation, says...
- There has been 'extraordinary' progress, including the introduction of a minimum wage and improvements to working conditions and accommodation, says Khater
- Qatar will hold the first World Cup in the Middle East a year from now, in eight stadiums in and around the capital Doha
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Riyadh Season casts its spell on GCC
So far more than two million visitors have marked their presence in the five-month long arts and culture festival.
- From young and old, men and women, all have trooped into the area to partake of music, sports, cars, business, agriculture, and many more events
- Live concerts featured many regional and international singers like Kazem Al Saher, Angham, Elissa and many more that can interest children, families, and youth as well
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With Covid tamed, UAE to open schools in January
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will throw open schools, colleges, and universities from January next year to welcome students back...
- The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) said Tuesday that schools and educational institutions across the country will resume all classes
- NCEMA said that in addition to ending distance learning, school buses would operate at 100 percent
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Born to help: Syria bikers deliver Ramadan meals
The volunteers don their club's signature blue vest, the front and back embroidered with their emblem: a flaming motorbike and...
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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...
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...
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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,...
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Egypt energy-saving measures evoke satirical reaction among citizens
Sweltering without air conditioning during the day and plunged into darkness at night, many Egyptians have responded with anger and...
- After 11 days of daily blackouts, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli ordered civil servants to work from home once a week.
- He announced scheduled power outages at least through August, and proposed other solutions to Egypt's energy crisis.
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Cash rich Saudi football league ‘changed market’, says English club
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Saturday that the Saudi Pro League had "completely changed the...
- "The Saudi league completely changed the market," Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said.
- City winger Riyad Mahrez this week became just the latest big name to move to Saudi football.
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French footballer Maximin quits Newcastle, may join Saudi club
LONDON, UK - Allan Saint-Maximin has confirmed he is to leave Newcastle before an expected move to the cash-rich Saudi Pro...
- The French winger, heavily linked with a £30 million ($38.5 million) move to Al-Ahli, posted a farewell message on his Instagram account.
- Newcastle, managed by Eddie Howe, have splashed the cash since the club's Saudi-backed owners took charge in October 2021.