The UAE moon-sighting committee is expected to convene to confirm the official starting date for Eid.

Asghar Farhadi's former student Azadeh Masihzadeh claims that his film A Hero is based on her documentary All Winners All Losers.

Hardware accessories are rare for players who have limited use of their hands.

The US government, "by imposing new sanctions and preventing the entry of an Iranian singer, once again showed that... it is hostile to the people of Iran," said spokesperson of the Iranian government.

Traditionally, many Muslim-majority countries have followed dates set by Saudi religious authorities, but in recent years many have used their own astronomic calculations.

Although they were allowed only a miserly 23 percent ball possession, the Emiratis managed to sneak a goal through the South Korean defense in the 54th minute to grab a crucial victory and finish on 12 points. Mohammed al-Balushi provided the assist, and after a 40-yard run, Harib Abdalla Suhail...

Seeking to reassert its relevance, the Academy Awards gala was packed with big musical performances and three wisecracking female hosts — but will enter the history books for the shocking Will Smith-Chris Rock altercation, which changed the mood of the night before the final prizes were announced.

The announcement came after the minister met members of the Jordanian Poultry Producers Association on Sunday.

It will be possible to see the crescent with a telescope, but not the naked eye, from parts of the Islamic world on April 1.

In January 2021, Egypt unveiled ancient treasures found at Saqqara, including more than 50 wooden sarcophagi dating back to the New Kingdom.

What Ai Weiwei calls the current "crisis of human rights and freedom of speech" is portrayed in a life-size replica of the cell where he was held after his 2011 arrest by the Chinese police.

The 15th edition of Art Dubai which displayed findings of its advanced palm fiber research and palm textile prototype, paving the way for the sustainable development of the textile and fashion industries, concluded on Sunday. The three-day edition saw Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, an affiliate of the UAE-based NAMA Women...

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has created quite a few ripples with his views on all things important during his first interview to a non-Saudi publication in two years.

The Disney stamp, which commemorated Donald Duck’s 85th anniversary, measured a little over 44 square feet.

Chemi Shiff, a researcher from Israel said former Israeli military chief has committed an "archaeological theft" of Bronze Age sarcophagi from a cemetery in Gaza after the 1967 Six-Day War.

Iraq, which has qualified World Cup finals only once, in 1986, was working for months to welcome international matches and to get the FIFA ban lifted.

Weekly storytelling events are one of the last affordable pleasures in Lebanon, where a crashing local currency has rendered books something of a luxury.

The price of a book in Iran depends on the fluctuation of its currency as the country relies on paper imports for publishing which must be paid in foreign currency.

Armenia will be the official guest of honor this year due to its rich and diverse cultural stock, while Indonesia will be the distinguished guest

Arab and international universities have donated to "enable the revival of the library" in Mosul.

Disney saw streaming subscriptions pick up pace as pandemic restrictions ease, while Netflix saw them slow.

The items returned have been characterized as ‘witnesses to the childhood of human history.’

Only 27 theatres in Morocco remain open, relying heavily on state funding for renovations and digitizing films.

Netflix currently rules the roost in the Middle East. Therefore, the Disney+ expansion should be a clarion call for regional OTT platforms.

The design of the bloack diamond Enigma is based on the Middle Eastern emblem of the palm — also known as “khamsa,” “hamsa,” or "the five".

The last time Iranian women were allowed to attend a football match of their national team, after decades of being banned from stadiums, was October 2019. Since then, national team matches were held with no spectators due to Covid-19 restrictions.

They said the only work being auctioned was by Picasso’s great grandson Florian and his collaborators.

The Executive Council of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) are likely to discuss strategic directions to establish a transitional phase for the ALECSO and the promotion of Arab integration at a three-day meeting, beginning Wednesday. The meeting will be held in the 116th session of ALECSO...

Artist Khaled Dawwa, a Syrian exile and prison survivor who now works in France, is recreating vistas from back home.

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre will also hold a ‘Cultural Retreat’ at the event

Named the Turistik Dogu Ekspresi locally, the train offers one of the expansive country's most coveted new experiences.

About six meters underground, four interconnected ablution rooms built of stone and plaster which measures three meters in height and 3.5 meters in width were found along with the extensive prayer room at Al-Nuri mosque in Iraq.

Naseer Shamma, an icon of the Arabic oud, has returned home to help rekindle the flame of Iraqi music, snuffed out by decades of conflict.

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi broke two Guinness World Records titles in celebration of the festive season.

Middle East’s largest breakbulk and project cargo event Breakbulk Middle East will host the ‘Women in Breakbulk Breakfast’, as part of its commitment to increase female participation. The forum will feature top female executives, who will discuss ways to overcome challenges they face in the sector. They will also offer...

The festival is organized by the Cultural Program and Heritage Festivals Committee, and will run till January 22.

Kuwait's National Council for Culture, Arts and Literature (NCCAL) and Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) discussed on Monday the means of promoting cooperation between the two organizations. The Secretary-General of NCCAL Kamel Al Abdul Jaleel met with visiting chief of ISSCO Salem Al Malik in Kuwait. The...

The management of Autoville has officially started selling tickets for the events of this International festival through its official website.

Morocco head to Cameroon hoping to end a 46-year wait for a second Africa Cup of Nations title.

The records were for the Highest Altitude Multirotor/Drone Fireworks Display and the Most Remote Operated Multirotors/Drones Launching Fireworks Simultaneously.

The winners of King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) for the years 2020 and 2021 were honored at Prince Sultan Grand Hall in Al-Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh on Tuesday. The prize is held under the patronage of King Salman, and Secretary-General of the KFIP, Abdulaziz Alsebail introduced the winners of the...

Egypt is set to open what is billed as the world’s largest museum of Egyptian civilization near the iconic Giza Pyramids. The Grand Museum is spread across 117 acres with its inauguration delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic, and will now open in second half of 2022, said Mostafa Waziri, Secretary-General...

No Way Home has grossed $467.3 million in North America and $587 million internationally since its release earlier this month.

The brutal occupation of the Homs province by the Islamic State group has left the local Christian community devastated.

The Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that AFCON 2021 will go ahead as planned in January 2022.

China has launched a sweeping state crackdown on tax evasion and perceived immoral behavior in the entertainment industry. The move has already targeted some of the country's biggest stars, with actors like Fan Bingbing seeing her career on halt since 2018.

Prominent world personalities hosted at Rimini Meeting over the years include Pope Francis; Dr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former UN Secretary-General

The Iraqi government is trying to restore ancient artifacts from the Mosul museum.

Gamers on Yas Bay will be joined by those taking part in Monterrey, Mexico at Parque Fundidora and Kaohsiung, Taiwan at the Taiwan Lantern Festival.

As Saudi Arabia opens up on the culture front, tourism gets a leg-up in a boost for Vision 2030.