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Treasures of the Arab World: Inside the million-dollar books on sale for the first time
The first maps of the modern Middle East, the 1900s Damascus-Medina railway blueprint for Hajj pilgrims, and more on sale at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
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Saudi Arabia marks Vision 2030’s 8-year anniversary
As Saudi Arabia enters its ninth year of implementing Vision 2030, the achievements made so far serve as a solid foundation for continued progress and transformation
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi aims for record 24 million visitors in 2023
Abu Dhabi further bolsters tourism offerings with focus on Emirati Heritage experiences as it aims to attract 24 million visitors this year
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Dubai singles ditch Tinder, Bumble as speed dating makes comeback
In-person dating events are making a comeback as singles look to make genuine connections and escape endless swiping
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Metaverse jobs: How Web3.0 will upend the future of work
As the world continues to shift, jobseekers will need to adapt to the next evolution of technology, the internet, and their working lives
Bollywood
Saudi film industry lures Hollywood and Bollywood with $234m funding boost
Cultural Development Fund announces financing support for film industry in Saudi Arabia
bilateral cooperation
UAE, Nigeria ink deals to boost cooperation in culture, youth and sports
The two sides also called for establishing new channels of bilateral cooperation at the first UAE-Nigeria Joint Committee meeting
Al Quoz
How Dubai is increasingly becoming a ‘magnet’ for the world’s creative talent
Dubai’s global ranking rises as it seeks to become the capital of the global creative economy by 2025
Culture
How Saudi Arabia aims to become global film hub
Saudi Film Commission launches a new strategy to develop its movie industry, with an initial revenue target of $500m
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Why more needs to be done for Middle East boards to reach full potential
If directors consider themselves in a genuine position for the longer-term, and boards develop in a style more aligned to that addressed in this article, we will start to see an exciting industry mature; one that is more diverse, agile, and committed than ever before
Culture
‘Europe will die’ if it does not invest in culture, says former Italian PM
Matteo Renzi said the UAE is a model for how governments should invest in culture and the arts
Culture
Saudi Arabia announces residency programme for international artists
Saudi Arabia’s ministry of culture has announced a number of initiatives designed to boost the kingdom’s cultural offerings
Culture
Turkish minister slams Saudi broadcaster over TV soaps
Culture minister Numan Kurtulmus speaks out after MBC stops airing Turkish soap operas
Culture
UAE looks to world famous Smithsonian to boost cultural ties
UAE Ambassador to the US signs agreement to enhance cultural exchange
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi to turn Emirati businesses into heritage attractions
Al Foah Dates Factory and Al Khaznah Tannery to be developed into tourist attractions
Culture
UAE’s Bloom says new Arabic cultural centre to open in 2018
Rayyah Fathalla, a prominent Bahraini jeweller and artist, is named as director of the Dubai centre