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Algeria says voters backed constitutional changes in referendum

ALGIERS: A proposal to change Algeria’s constitution won the most votes in Sunday’s referendum and will become law, but the very low turnout undercut the government strategy of using the poll to turn

November 02

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10k foreign pilgrims arrive on first day of Umrah resumption

MAKKAH: Some 10,000 international pilgrims are arriving in Saudi Arabia after a seven-month hiatus to perform Umrah and visit the Prophet’s mosque on the first day of the third stage of the

November 02

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Saudi Education Ministry to launch Mobile Innovation Laboratories

RIYADH: University students will be given the chance to delve into the world of entrepreneurship with a new program launched by the Ministry of Education. The Mobile Innovation Laboratories’

November 02

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All the winners of the 4th El Gouna Film Festival unveiled

DUBAI: The closing ceremony of the fourth edition of the El Gouna Film Festival took place at the Gouna Center for Convention and Culture on Oct. 30. Presenter and actress Nardin Faraj presided over

November 01

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Nice: Not in Our Name

There are no words too harsh to condemn the horrific attack in the Basilica of Notre-Dame in Nice, and the stabbing at the French consulate in Jeddah. Yes, mockery of the Prophet Muhammad, indeed of

November 01

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Philippines evacuates nearly 1 million as Typhoon Goni nears

LEGAZPI, Philippines: Nearly a million people in the Philippines were evacuated from their homes Saturday as the most powerful typhoon of the year so far barrelled toward the country, with

November 01

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World Cup winner Rose Lavelle eyes FA Cup glory with Manchester City

DUBAI: For a second or two, the World Cup winner was left speechless. “No way, wait really? Your name is my name?” she asks the star-struck little fan standing in front of her just weeks after

October 31

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Egyptian short film wins Cannes’ Palme d’Or

DUBAI: Egyptian director Sameh Alaa’s movie “I Am Afraid to Forget Your Face” has won the coveted Palme d’Or in the Cannes Film Festival’s short-film competition.  Starring Seif Eldin Hemida and

October 31

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Hijab-wearing makeup artist Salma Rahman stars in new Adidas campaign

DUBAI: British-Bangladeshi makeup artist Salma Rahman has starred in a new campaign for sportswear giant Adidas. The hijab-wearing social media star worked with Adidas Football for their “Human Race”

October 31

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What We Are Buying Today: Azka Farms

Azka Farms is an online platform that supports ethical farming by offering products that are local, organic, seasonal, and sustainable, including vegetables, herbs, fruits, and dairy — all straight

October 31

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G20 Young Entrepreneur’s Alliance Summit discusses role of

JEDDAH: Thursday’s G20 Young Entrepreneur’s Alliance (YEA) Summit focused heavily on the way in which numerous small businesses and entrepreneurs have successfully pivoted to adapt to the ongoing

October 31

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Stars put on a show at the El Gouna Film Festival

DUBAI: The fourth edition of the annual El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt, running until Oct. 31, has been a hot topic this week, with fans on social media discussing stars’ best and worst red carpet

October 29

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UAE to build new satellite named MBZ-Sat

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates announced plans on Friday that it will build a new satellite named MBZ-Sat. The new satellite is named after the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al

October 29

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‘Parisians in Dubai’ showroom aims to bridge fashion industries

DUBAI: On Wednesday, the Arab Fashion Council (AFC) in partnership with the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) — the French institution that coordinates Paris Fashion Week — launched

October 29

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Putin tells Erdogan of concern about Mid-East fighters in Nagorno-Karabakh

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a phone call with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday expressed his concerns over increased involvement of fighters from the Middle East in the

October 29

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New co-chairs of UK Parliament Palestine group urge settlement goods boycott

LONDON: The two new co-chairs of the Britain-Palestine All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) have urged the UK government to “stand up for international law” by banning all imports from illegal

October 29

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G20’s business experts emphasize the critical need for global

Business 20 (B20), the G20’s engagement group that represents the global business community, is holding its annual summit on Monday and Tuesday this week. Never has the B20 been more important than

October 28

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How Erdogan steered Turkey from ‘zero problems’ to zero friends

MISSOURI: The Turkish lira plumbed new depths on Monday, breaching the psychological barrier of  8 to the US dollar, after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan challenged the US to slap more sanctions on

October 28

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Burgerizzr picks Emirates NBD Capital Saudi Arabia as financial

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Shatirah House Restaurant Company – owner and operator of the “Burgerizzr” restaurant chain – has chosen Emirates NBD Capital Saudi Arabia as the exclusive financial advisor to

October 28

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Future Hospitality Summit: Adventure travel weathers coronavirus

DUBAI: Although the global travel and tourism industry is still reeling from the negative effects of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, adventure travel in particular is holding up.

October 28

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Hit play: Sports content takes on new life on social media

DUBAI: Whether you are playing or watching, sports are best enjoyed in person. But with social distancing measures in place since earlier this year, like many other activities, sports have gone

October 28

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American air strike kills five Taliban fighters: US official

KABUL: A US air strike launched to support Afghan security forces killed five Taliban fighters in central Afghanistan on Sunday evening, a spokesman for US forces in Afghanistan said.

October 27

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Halloween treat: Meet Filwa Al-Hejailan, founder of Saudi Arabia’s

DUBAI: It is spooky season and Saudi entrepreneur Filwa Al-Hejailan, founder of Kingdom of Costumes, “the first online costume shop in Saudi Arabia,” is getting ready for the festivities.  When

October 27

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Philippines’ ambassador to Brazil ordered home after ‘mistreating’

MANILA: The Philippines ordered its ambassador to Brazil to return home Monday after video footage showed her “mistreating” a Filipino domestic helper. Marichu Mauro, who was posted to Brazil in 2018

October 27

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Parisian fragrance house Ex Nihilo cuts ribbon on its first Saudi

DUBAI: Parisian fragrance maison Ex Nihilo has cut the ribbon on its first flagship in Saudi Arabia. The new perfumery is situated in Jeddah’s Nojoud Center, alongside other brands like Lacoste and

October 26

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Review: ‘Nocturne’ sheds light on toxic competitiveness in a music

CHENNAI: Rivalry in the art world is all too common, and Zu Quirke, in her directorial debut, tells audiences a fascinating story of hatred and jealousy between two siblings — twins, in fact — in

October 26

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Fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh goes on despite US mediation

STEPANAKERT, Nagorno-Karabakh: Rocket and artillery barrage hit residential areas in Nagorno-Karabakh on Saturday hours after the United States hosted top diplomats from Armenia and Azerbaijan for

October 26

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New truce in Abyan brings peace to southern Yemen

AL-MUKALLA: Yemen’s soldiers and separatists agreed on Friday to put into place a “comprehensive and permanent” truce in the southern province of Abyan and other contested areas, local army

October 26

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France recalls Turkey envoy after Erdogan ‘mental health’ jibe at Macron

ISTANBUL: France on Saturday said it was recalling its envoy to Turkey for consultations after comments by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggesting French counterpart Emmanuel Macron needed

October 26

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India PM Modi holds first election rally since COVID-19 outbreak

MUMBAI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held his first election rally on Friday since the coronavirus took hold in the country in March, drawing thousands of cheering supporters standing shoulder

October 24