Paris, France--From subtly shifting the position of Ramses II's sceptre, to touch-ups on a necklace or headdress, ancient Egyptian artists were more creative than previously thought, according to a study published Wednesday.Using new portable imaging and chemical analysis techniques, an international team of scientists took a fresh look at paintings in...

Dubai, UAE-- During the first half of 2023 the Dubai Police has recorded some 65,942 smart transactions at its 22 "smart police stations" spread across the emirate of Dubai.The police said that a total of 65,942 smart transactions were conveniently and smartly processed without any human intervention. These included the...

Hundreds of millions of Muslims in their best dresses packed mosques in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas to mark the festive occasion.

Paris, France-- The19th UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture was awarded to Kassem Istanbouli, Lebanese actor-director, and Hajer Ben Boubaker, French researcher and sound director, at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on June 26, 2023.The event, organized by the Sharjah Department of Culture in collaboration with UNESCO, celebrated the achievements of two...

Islam's holiest site is expected to host more than two million worshipers from 160 countries during the annual rites that could break attendance records.

Dubai, UAE - Dubai has achieved top global ranking in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects in the cultural and creative industries in 2022,  revealed Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority on Monday.According to the Dubai FDI Monitor report, compiled by...

Morocco has the largest population of Berbers in North Africa, and Thursday's decision responds to a long-standing demand by activists to preserve the language, which is currently taught to just 330,000 pupils. The move "will necessitate more specialist and bilingual teachers", the education minister said.

Saudi largesse for the arts has boomed under the kingdom's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, with billions pouring into previously taboo areas such as music, fashion and sports.

"Aside from the obvious things - the construction of museums and large collections - it seems to me that the Emirates are doing a lot of this for the education of young people," he adds, referring to the “Venice Internship program” of the NPUAE that involves Italian interns selected from...

He continued his predecessor's remarkable legacy until his own passing on May 13, 2022. Under his leadership, the UAE flourished, becoming the second-largest economy in the Arab world and the first Arab and Islamic nation to successfully reach Mars, among numerous other notable achievements across various domains.

At Christie's, the star lot is Henri Rousseau's "Les Flamants," which is set to smash the record price at auction for the renowned French post-impressionist painter.

Abu Dhabi, UAE--Looking to boost tourism and cultural exchange between the two countries, the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and the Jordan Tourism Board have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market 2023.The MoU will unlock the tourism...

Abu Dhabi, UAE— More than 20,000 people visited the 20th edition of Abu Dhabi Festival in the first twenty days of March this year, drawing culture, arts, and music lovers from all walks of life.Held under the honorary patronage of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister of...

In the past about 10,000 worshippers would fill the church, with many more crowding outside, before the flame was flown to Orthodox communities internationally. This year's ceremony also comes after deadly attacks and clashes in Israel, east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank, and cross-border fire several days ago between...

Princess Iman, the eldest daughter of King Abdullah and Queen Rania, has wed a financier of Greek origin at a ceremony at the royal palace west of the capital Amman. The ceremony broadcast on state television showed the princess tying the knot with Jameel Alexander Thermiotis in the presence of...

Businesses in the region need to embed diversity strategies by setting diversity KPIs to ensure fair assessments for women and reinforcing supportive workplace culture whill also help acheive the goal, she advises.

“The Emirati woman, who is confident and capable, has demonstrated her worth and distinguished presence, serving as a role model for women worldwide. She has reached the highest positions and represented the country with distinction in prominent international forums, contributing to achievements that benefit humanity,” she adds.

Jindayris, Syria--Born an orphan under the rubble in north Syria after a devastating earthquake, Afraa al-Suwadi has been given a new lease on life when relatives took her in.Since footage of her rescue in the town of Jindayris went viral on social media, Suwadi's story has captivated a grieving nation and...

Dating back almost 5,000 years, archaeologists in Iraq have uncovered the remains of a tavern that they hope will illuminate the lives of ordinary people in the world's first cities. The US-Italian team made the find in the ruins of ancient Lagash, northeast of the modern city of Nasiriyah.

"An effective partnership model between the public and private sector in Dubai has helped transform innovation into a culture that has enhanced the UAE’s competitiveness. Innovation has also helped in formulating strategies and unlock new achievements,” Al Basti adds.

DUBAI, UAE - The Innovation Talks series will bring together heads and representatives of Dubai government departments, and experts from major private sector companies to discuss how they can work together to develop a common vision for the future.The Innovation Talks series in Dubai forms part of the emirate's participation...

Touching off a wave of outrage across the country, the death of a young YouTube Iraqi star at the hands of her father has shone a spotlight again on so-called "honor killings" inside the conservative country. Tiba al-Ali, 22, was killed by her father on January 31 in the southern...

The revenue of Saudi cinemas increased by 9.47% to approximately US$240 million until December 25, 2022, compared to 2021's revenue of US$232 million, a report points out.

Al Dhafra, UAE--The 16th Al Dhafra Festival has kicked off as part of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s camel beauty contest season.The event will continue until February 2 at Madinat Zayed in Al Dhafra.Organised by Abu Dhabi Cultural Programs and Heritage Festivals Committee and ADNOC, the festival aims to preserve...

LOS ANGELES, US - Legendary Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the second person to set foot on the Moon, said he had married his longtime girlfriend on Friday, his 93rd birthday.Aldrin and Anca Faur, executive vice president of Buzz Aldrin Ventures, were wed in a private ceremony."On my 93rd birthday... I...

AL DHAFRA,  UAE - The competitions and concluding activities of the 16th Al Dhafra Festival will begin Sunday as part of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s camel beauty contest season.The event, held under the patronage of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,  will continue until February 2 at Madinat...

Doha, Qatar-- Qatar's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 5.93 percent in December 2022 to reach 108.20 points, driven primarily by an increase in prices in the recreation and culture sectors. On monthly basis, the CPI increased by 1.24 percent when compared to CPI of November 2022.The CPI annual increase...

Tunis, Tunisia--The President of Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) and CEO of Saudi Broadcasting Authority Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Harthi has called on media institutions in the Arab countries to develop and keep pace with changes by upgrading the local digital content industry to global standards.Speaking on the sidelines of the...

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia--Jeddah will host the first Islamic arts event from 23rd January to 23rd April 23, 2023, which will feature 17 exhibits from Uzbekistan.The event is organized by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia.The event aims at “connecting the past, present...

The Camel Club will be participating in all events organized by the ICO in the kingdom as a local and international strategic partner.

New York, United States--Britain's Prince Harry recounts in his new book how he was physically "attacked" by his older brother Prince William during an argument in 2019, the Guardian reported Wednesday.According to the newspaper, the story of the incident appears in Harry's new memoir "Spare," which is due to be released...

DUBAI, UAE -  Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organized 12 sports tournaments in 2022, with the participation of 2,437 male and female employees from various divisions.DEWA also sponsored and hosted three sports tournaments, and participated in several local sports events.These occurred in line with the directives of Sheikh Hamdan...

The country profiles -- arranged in alphabetical order -- summarize recent data, presenting statistical narratives of a country that include economic, political, sociological, environmental, and cultural factors. The profiles also include their performance in 2022 and estimations for 2023.

Rabat, Morocco - UAE and Morocco discussed ways of boosting their cooperation and investment opportunities in industry, economy, investments, culture, and tourism. The discussion occurred between Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE's Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Aziz Akhannouch, Prime Minister of Morocco, in Morocco.The visit is a step...

Some manuscripts date from the early Abbasid era, while some seventh-century calligraphy boards in Kufic script were written on parchment "even before the manufacture of paper."

Abu Dhabi, UAE— The G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20), the world’s leading organisation focused on the intersection of faith and policy at the G20 level, will be convening a global forum in Abu Dhabi on December 12-13, 2022. The UAE is hosting the event as part of its ongoing initiatives to...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia— Saudi Arabia has unveiled the "Culture & Green Future" initiative, aiming to enhance the role of culture and raise awareness of the centrality of culture in sustainable development and address its various challenges. The initiative was launched by Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Minister of Culture...

Stockholm, Sweden—The Nobel Prize is an institution "for men", literature laureate Annie Ernaux of France told AFP on Tuesday in an interview ahead of this weekend's formal awards ceremony. "It manifests itself by this desire for tradition. Being bound to traditions is perhaps more masculine, it is a way to transmit...

The three sectors help the regional economies grow and offer better life to people, Takreem founder Ricardo Karam tells TRENDS while discussing various topics, including awards

Brussels needs to find new energy suppliers and we recognize the important role of the UAE on that front, Belgian ambassador to the UAE Antoine Delcourt tells TRENDS

"The revival of Mosul's heritage will reveal that the only way to live together is by believing in diversity as a mosaic, where each distinct piece is integral to the revelation of the whole, where any missing piece will, in the end, drop all of their shared destiny," adds the...

Abu Dhabi, UAE— The Sheikh Zayed Festival will provide a number of screens for the regular airing of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 football matches. According to the Higher Committee organizing the festival, the screens will be set up throughout different areas from the 20th November to 18th December...

The new museum, set to open in 2026, will follow the history of London from its earliest days through Roman habitation and seismic events such as the bubonic plague, the Great Fire of 1666 and World War II.

Amman, Jordan— Intended to open up a space for intercultural cooperation, the 34th edition of the European Film Festival (EUFF) began at the Haya Cultural Center in Amman. Speaking at the opening ceremony, EU Ambassador to Jordan Maria Hadjitheodosiou said the 34th edition of the European Film Festival, the longest-running...

A robust cultural and creative sector remains at the heart of the UAE’s growth strategy and to give it a further boost, the UAE has been rallying for the amplification of culture and arts education, she adds, while speaking at the fifth edition of the Paris Peace Forum in Abu...

The tomb of Tutankhamun, who died aged 19 around 1324 BC after nine years on the throne, was discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter and his Egyptian digging team in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor in November 1922.

The hopes placed on the event -- attended by prominent religious figures and symbols, including the Grand Imam of Al Azhar and Pope Francis of the Catholic Church -- are big to address modern challenges, support interfaith dialogue and achieve global peace, the UAE-based journalist adds.

Saudi Arabia is focused on offering solutions that make global trade more predictable and reliable, says Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim at an event in Riyadh.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia---The Saudi Arabia's Camel Club and Riyadh Chamber of Commerce have signed an MoU to develop and create investment opportunities in the camel sector. The MoU, which was signed in presence of Executive Director of the Camel Club, Engineer Bandar Al-Qahtani and Vice Chairman of the Board of...

To mark the fifth anniversary of the opening of Louvre Abu Dhabi, a major exhibition of impressionist art opened in the capital of the UAE, featuring works from masters like Pissarro, Renoir and many others. It is billed as one of the most significant exhibitions on the 19th century art...