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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Middle East dish Harees inscribed on UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The popular traditional food Harees is now inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural...
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Pedaling for peace: cyclists hit the road in war-torn Yemen
In the capital Sanaa, the cyclists prepared for their 320-kilometre (200-mile) journey to the northern province of Saada
- In the capital Sanaa, the cyclists prepared for their 320-kilometre (200-mile) journey to the northern province of Saada
- Yemen, the poorest country in the Arabian Peninsula, is devastated by conflict, coronavirus
Sony to screen ‘Spider-Man’, ‘Ghostbusters’ at CinemaCon
CinemaCon is taking place despite fears about the Delta variant that have caused some pandemic restrictions to be reimposed on...
- CinemaCon is taking place despite fears about the Delta variant that have caused some pandemic restrictions to be reimposed on Hollywood in California
- CinemaCon did not take place at all last year as the pandemic shuttered cinemas around the world
Sufis strive to protect their heritage in war-torn Libya
A 2012 attack forced the Sufi seminary in the Libyan town of Zliten to close, but in recent years it...
- A 2012 attack forced the Sufi seminary in the Libyan town of Zliten to close, but in recent years it has discreetly reopened to students of the mystical Islamic tradition
- The people who attacked the complex have never been held to account in the chaos of post-revolt Libya
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Singers in the dark: Syria ‘power cut video’ goes viral
The video for the song "Ya Weel Weely", which topped five million views on YouTube within days of its release,...
- The video for the song "Ya Weel Weely", which topped five million views on YouTube within days of its release, was shot entirely in a small room lit by battery-powered devices
- The band Safar was formed two decades ago and remained little known to the wider Syrian public until one of its songs went viral last month
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Expo 2020: Syria pavilion to display world’s first alphabet
The war-ravaged nation has themed its participation ‘We Will Rise Together’, inspired by its rich cultural past and future aspirations.
- Visitors can learn about the development of early writing systems and alphabets across the nation.
- An interactive recital of humankind’s oldest musical notation will be held at the pavilion.
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Emiratis in 18-24 age group 61 percent of Expo 2020 volunteers
The Expo Volunteers Program is an opportunity to gain lifelong skills and build connections, say Expo statement.
- Volunteers drawn from all segments of society will manage the 182-day event's vast array of activities, events.
- The Expo Volunteers Program is an opportunity to gain lifelong skills and build connections, says Expo statement.
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Saudi falcon sells for $72,000, setting record
The sale took place at the International Falcon Breeders Auction or IFBA at the Saudi Falcons Club or SFC in...
- According to local reports, this is a record price for any such bird bred in the region
- Last year, the SFC had seen the sale of a young Shaheen falcon for SR650,00 (roughly $170,000), but it had been caught in the wild
#HelpTurkey: Hashtag sparks culture war over Turkish fires
It looked innocent enough. As Turkey burned, ravaged by its deadliest and most destructive wildfires in living memory, #HelpTurkey began...
- The uproar stemmed in part from Erdogan's proud nationalism, and in part from a perception among his opponents that cronyism and corruption were taking root
- In self-defence, the government is promoting a narrative that #HelpTurkey is being fanned by "sock puppets" -- fake accounts designed to manipulate public opinion
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Saudi borders reopen for vaccinated pilgrims
Authorities in the ministry responsible for coordinating foreign pilgrims will from Monday begin "gradually receiving Umrah requests from various countries...
- Before Sunday's announcement, only immunised pilgrims resident in Saudi Arabia were eligible for umrah permits
- The umrah is a pilgrimage that can be undertaken at any time -- distinct from the hajj, which takes place once annually
Ancient pharaonic boat taken to Egypt’s grand new museum
Egypt has pinned its hopes on a series of recent archaeological discoveries to revive its vital but ailing tourism sector
- Solar boats were buried in pits next to royal burial chambers in the belief that they would transport the departed into the afterlife
- Egypt has pinned its hopes on a series of recent archaeological discoveries to revive its vital but ailing tourism sector
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9000-year-old stone structures used as animal traps unearthed in Saudi
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- A team of Saudi and international archeologists has discovered ancient hand-made stone structures at Al-Dhulayat Mountain...
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World’s oldest near-complete Hebrew Bible sells for $38m
The manuscript was auctioned for the first time in more than 30 years and had a pre-sale estimate of between...
Sheikh Khalifa: A legacy of progress and empowerment
He continued his predecessor's remarkable legacy until his own passing on May 13, 2022. Under his leadership, the UAE flourished,...
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Saudi football club silent on Messi as fans awaits signing
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Al-Hilal president Fahd Bin Nafel refused to comment on the possibility of signing Lionel Messi, insisting his...
- "Don't ask me about Messi," Al-Hilal President Bin Nafel told reporters when asked after club's victory in the King's Cup final in Jeddah.
- After two years at Paris Saint-Germain, Saudi Arabia offers an "enormous" financial opportunity for the 35-year-old Messi, a source said.
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Royal wedding bells: Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein to marry Rajwa Al Saif on June 1
Crown Prince Hussein, who is 28 years old and heir to the throne, proposed to Rajwa at her father's home...
- Crown Prince Hussein, who is 28 years old and heir to the throne, proposed to Rajwa at her father's home in the presence of his parents
- The couple, who became engaged in August 2022, will follow in the footsteps of Princess Iman and choose one of the Jordanian palaces as their venue
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Word power: Gender-neutral language need of the hour
"Despite all of the lovely words spoken by every company and organization during events such as International Women’s Day to...
- Many airlines and airports continue to use gender-specific language despite efforts towards gender equality in the Gulf region
- Gender-specific language is a reminder of historical bias that hinders efforts towards gender equality and this needs to change