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Musical tribute to Egyptian singing legend Umm Kulthum to open in

DHAHRAN: A musical tribute to the late Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum will on Tuesday open in Saudi Arabia. Produced and written by Saudi theater and film producer, Mona Khashoggi, “Umm Kulthum and the

March 05

Region

Donald Trump ‘softly banned’ at former media friend Fox News

LONDON: American conservative news broadcaster Fox News has placed former US President Donald Trump under a “soft ban,” according to Trump’s inner circle. Fox News, however, continues to invite other

March 04

Region

UAE Pro League: Ali Mabkhout leads Al-Jazira to epic win over Sharjah

DUBAI: An epic victory for Al-Jazira reignited their ADNOC Pro League title hopes at the expense of underwhelming Sharjah amid winning returns for the rest of the chasing pack in matchweek 19.

March 04

Region

IAEA chief reports ‘constructive discussions’ with Iran

TEHRAN: The UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Saturday he had “constructive discussions” with Iranian officials that could pave the way for the revival of a landmark 2015 agreement. “By

March 04

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Education key to Saudi vision of future, experts say

JEDDAH: Education is central to the task of creating a vibrant society and thriving economy in line with Saudi Vision 2030, experts have said in a discussion in Jeddah. In the event hosted by the

March 03

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Hamilton cleared to race in Bahrain after jewelry inspected

SAKHIR, Bahrain: Formula One great Lewis Hamilton was cleared to race for Mercedes at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix after having his jewelry inspected on Friday. Hamilton clashed with

March 03

Region

Twitter influencers choose TikTok for shopping over all other social

LONDON: TikTok has become a more attractive shopping destination for Twitter influencers, who prefer it to other social media platforms like Snapchat and Instagram, a recent study revealed. After

March 03

Region

Al Arabiya turns 20: Saudi broadcaster ‘has not diverted from its

LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya news channel is celebrating two decades of bearing witness to the world’s most significant events and bringing news from the Arab world — and across the globe — to

March 03

Region

Saudi art: Collective experiences or individual declarations?

Riyadh : Saudi artist and writer Mohammed Al-Monif has made a comeback after a four-decade hiatus with his latest exhibition “As I See” at L’Art Pur Foundation in Riyadh. Curated by Bassel

March 03

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Saudi college trainees win 21 medals in World Chefs’ Championship in

RIYADH: Trainees of the Tourism and Hospitality College in Madinah and the International College of Tourism and Hospitality in Riyadh have won 21 medals in the 2023 World Chefs’ Cup Championship in

March 02

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DIFC hosts first finance summit to advance COP28 climate agenda

DUBAI: Dubai International Financial Centre hosted the first summit dedicated to advancing the COP28 climate action agenda in the global finance industry, Emirates News Agency reported on Thursday.

March 02

Region

T20 World Cup in South Africa highlights progress of women’s cricket

Amid the welter of men’s T20 franchise leagues, Test series, qualifying groups for T20 and ODI World Cups, a women’s T20 World Cup has been played in South Africa. It had its share of surprises, not

March 02

Region

Iran’s foreign policy duplicity harms it more than neighbors

The return of Ayatollah Khomeini from France to Iran in 1979 constituted a pivotal event for the Arab Gulf region, which changed many policies as a result. The revolution in Iran, which overthrew the

March 02

Region

Saudi Arabia and the UAE to lead GCC economies in outstripping global

RIYADH: Gulf countries will see double the global level of economic growth this year – with Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading the way, according to Issam Abu Suleiman, regional director for the Gulf

March 02

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Tagger Media enters Middle East through partnership with specialist

DUBAI: YAAP, a specialized influencer marketing company based in Dubai, has has teamed up with data-driven social intelligence platform Tagger Media in a deal that marks the latter’s entry into the

March 02

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Anti-piracy coalition shuts down Shahed4U network

DUBAI: The anti-piracy coalition Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment has shut down online piracy network Shahed4U after a joint operation with Egyptian authorities and media companies OSN and

March 02

Region

Gold set for biggest drop in 20 months on rate hike worries

BENGALURU: Gold prices slipped to a two-month low on Tuesday and were on track for their biggest monthly decline since June 2021, pressured by a stronger dollar and prospects of more rate hikes from

March 01

Region

TikTok banned on all Canadian government mobile devices

TORONTO: Canada announced Monday it is banning TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices, reflecting widening worries from Western officials over the Chinese-owned video sharing app.Prime

March 01

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Hate your signature? Try plastic surgery for autographs

NEW YORK: Doctors, lawyers, celebrities: There’s a new cosmetic surgery, of sorts, for which they’re all signing up. By that, we mean handing over money to hire a calligrapher for a fresh take on

March 01

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US backs agreement between Serbia and Kosovo, hopes others in Balkans

CHICAGO: As EU-brokered negotiations continue for an agreement that will end years of disputes and conflict between Serbia and Kosovo, US officials said they are committed to doing “everything

March 01

Region

Olympics star Yusra Mardini talks future plans after ‘The Swimmers’

LOS ANGELES: After sharing her story with the world in the BAFTA-nominated Netflix documentary “The Swimmers,” Syrian Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini is turning her focus to her non-profit work, as

February 28

Region

Green Falcons prepare for friendlies against Venezuela, Bolivia in

Riyadh: The Saudi national football team are gearing up for friendly matches against Venezuela and Bolivia in the coastal city of Jeddah in March. The matches are the next stage in the Green Falcons’

February 28

Region

Aramco retains crown as most valuable Middle Eastern brand, Soft

LONDON: Aramco has retained its crown as the most valuable Middle Eastern brand, the 2023 Soft Power index by Brand Finance revealed. According to the report published on Tuesday, the Saudi Arabian

February 28

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First cargo ship docks at Yemen’s Houthi-controlled Hodeidah port

AL-MUKALLA: A commercial ship, carrying 724 containers of various items, docked at Yemen’s western port city of Hodeidah for the first time in seven years, the Iran-backed Houthis — who control the

February 28

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Al-Hilal storm into AFC Champions League final with 7-0 thrashing of

RIYADH: If there was any doubt that Al-Hilal are the best team in Asia, it was removed on Sunday as the Saudis roared into the final of the AFC Champions League with a 7-0 thrashing away at Qatar’s

February 28

Region

Saudi Port Authority approves 5 new shipping services linking 43

RIYADH: The Saudi Port Authority, also known as Mawani, has approved five new shipping services during January that will contribute to linking the Kingdom with as many as 43 international ports. The

February 27

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Longstaff ‘privileged’ to represent Newcastle in cup final after

LONDON: In a different world, Sean Longstaff could have been lining up for Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final this afternoon. However, he is an integral piece of Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United

February 27

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Australia win Women’s T20 World Cup for 3rd straight title

CAPE TOWN: Australia won the Women’s T20 World Cup on Sunday, beating host South Africa by a comfortable 19 runs to underline its status as the best team in the world with a third straight title.

February 26

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Egyptian student dies from heart attack after being bullied at school

CAIRO: A high-school student, who said she was bullied by her classmates, has died following a heart attack. Rodina Osama, 16, was studying in the first year of secondary school at a private

February 26

Region

Saudi real estate brand Dar Al Arkan’s subsidiary to start trading on

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia real estate giant Dar Al Arkan Development Co. expects to list its international development subsidiary Dar Global on London Stock Exchange on Tuesday, Feb. 28. This will make

February 26