The unexplained: Giant Swedish archive logs paranormal phenomena
The Archives for the Unexplained (AFU) claims to be the world's biggest library of paranormal phenomena, with 4.2 kilometers of...
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UAE elected Vice Chair of UNESCO’s committee for promotion of cultural diversity
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE has been elected the Vice Chair of the UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee (IGC) for the...
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OIC panel urges cooperation in post-Covid affairs
Member states urged to work alongside regional and international stakeholders to devise people-centered policies.
- Member states urged to work alongside regional and international stakeholders to devise people-centered policies.
- Stress laid on cooperation with political, religious, and community leaders to foster universal human rights values.
Amazon to launch ‘Lord of the Rings’ series in Sep 2022
The streaming service hopes that the yet-to-be-titled series will rival the success of "Game of Thrones."
- The streaming service hopes that the yet-to-be-titled series will rival the success of "Game of Thrones."
- The first season's episodes will be released on a weekly basis
Aldar Properties beachfront land plots sell out in Al Gurm
The company did not disclose the value of the sale of 71 plots sold exclusively to UAE residents.
Saudi Arabia to ally with global players to tap $20b cultural wealth
Looking to tap into its pristine cultural wealth, Saudi Arabia is planning to partner with global players, including international museums,...
Saudi Arabia arrests 12,000 foreign violators of various laws
In a wide crackdown on those violating various laws of the kingdom, Saudi Arabia has arrested more than 12,000 violators...
Luxury looks homeward as Covid curtails travel
LVMH -- home to Louis Vuitton, Moet, Fendi, and Kenzo brands among others -- saw first-half sales climb by 11...
35-day-long date festival to begin on Sunday in Saudi Arabia
More than 4,000 young men and women will take part in the festival, which will run for 35 days and...
Saudi minister on a visit to Bosnia preaches coexistence
Saudi Islamic minister urges people to disseminate moderation, promote a culture of tolerance and coexistence, in accordance with Islamic values.
Saudi Arabia to penalize trade in human trafficking
Saudi Arabia will criminalize and combat human trafficking through a set of actions and measures that ensure human dignity and...
From grey to green: world cities uprooting the urban jungle
The reforestation is part of an $11-billion green initiative that also includes creating 3,000 parks in the Saudi capital.
The unexplained: Giant Swedish archive logs paranormal phenomena
The Archives for the Unexplained (AFU) claims to be the world's biggest library of paranormal phenomena, with 4.2 kilometers of...
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Lebanon looks to recycling to rid streets of garbage
Beirut, Lebanon--Beirut motorists pull up to a drive-through counter -- not for fast-food, but to exchange empty bottles and cardboard for...
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Moroccan women shake up world of Gnaoua music
Originally practiced by enslaved people and dating back at least to the 16th century, Gnaoua has gone from being practiced...
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Conservative-dominated US Supreme Court steers society sharp right
Washington, United States--One year after its ruling to erase abortion rights, the conservative-dominated US Supreme Court has underscored its determination to...
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Hajj pilgrims continue rituals on third day of Eid Al-Adha in Mina
Mina, Saudi Arabia – Pilgrims were continuing with their religious rites on Friday, the third day of Eid Al-Adha, participating...
- Upon completion of the stoning of satan ritual, the faithful were moving towards the Grand Holy Mosque for the farewell circumambulation.
- Bahrain’s Minister of Information, Ramzan bin Abdullah Al-Noaimi, has praised the successful execution of this year’s Hajj season.
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Sports key pillar as UAE emerges as soft power center
Everyone in the sports delegations taking part in the future forums now has a greater obligation to spare no effort...
- UAE has evolved into a strategic and powerful center for soft power, says Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai
- Sports play a pivotal role as one of the most significant pillars of this soft power, adds Sheikh Ahmed, who is also President of the UAE National Olympic Committee
Muslims mark Eid al-Adha with prayers, festivities
Hundreds of millions of Muslims in their best dresses packed mosques in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the...
- Tens of thousands of worshipers in white robes gathered at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina to mark the sacred event
- Exhorting Muslims to fear God, the imam of the Grand Mosque Sheikh Yasser bin Rashid Al-Dosari said it is the "strongest, most important, and "fairest form of righteousness"