Culture

Ateen Square Events Boost Tourism in Dhofar Khareef 2025

The Ateen Square events have officially begun in Salalah as part of the Dhofar...

Bahrain Launches Direct Subscription for Government Development Bonds Issue No. 39

Bahrain Bourse has opened direct subscription for Government Development Bonds Issue No. 39. The...

Hidden Beauty of Iraqi Kurdistan: A Land of Surprises

Beautiful places in Kurdistan continue to attract curious travelers with rich culture, warm hospitality, and...

Kuwait, Bahrain Discuss Gulf Security Cooperation

Kuwait and Bahrain reaffirmed their commitment to closer security coordination during high-level meetings in...

ZATCA Foils Attempt to Smuggle 17.6 Kilograms of Methamphetamine Through Empty Quarter Border

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has foiled an attempt to smuggle 17.6 kilograms of methamphetamine, locally known as "shabu," through the Empty...

Saudi Arabia Issues Over 8,000 Premium Residency Permits in 2024

Saudi Arabia issued 8,074 "Premium Residency" permits in 2024 to eligible applicants across various categories.The permits were granted to residents inside the country and...

Iraq’s Supreme Court Delays Ruling on Controversial Maritime Deal with Kuwait

Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court has delayed its decision on whether to reinstate the annulled Khor Abdullah maritime agreement with Kuwait. This intensifies legal and...

Kuwait Raises Minimum Legal Age for Marriage to 18

Kuwait has taken a major step to protect the rights of adolescent girls and boys by raising the minimum legal age for marriage to...

Three Gulf Nationals Jailed for Forging Kuwaiti Citizenship Amid Nationwide Crackdown

The Kuwaiti Criminal Court also ordered the three defendants — a father and his two sons — to pay a combined fine of KD...

UAEV to Launch UAE’s First Dedicated Electric Vehicle-Only Charging Station in 2025

UAEV, the UAE’s first government-owned electric vehicle (EV) charging network, has announced the launch of the nation’s first EV-only charging station. As part of...

Dubai Gold Prices Dip Ahead of Akshaya Trithiya Festival, Boosting Buying Sentiment

Planning to buy gold for next week’s Akshaya Trithiya festival? Now could be a good time to make a booking, with the Dubai Gold...

UAE Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Economic Empowerment at BRICS Women’s Affairs Ministerial Meeting

The UAE, represented by the Gender Balance Council, participated in the BRICS Women’s Affairs Ministerial Meeting in Brazil. They addressed key issues including women’s...

Sharjah Institute for Heritage Hosts Intergenerational Gathering to Strengthen Cultural Identity

The Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) organised a meaningful intergenerational gathering on April 23 and 24. The event aimed at preserving cultural heritage and...

Sheikh Hamdan Launches Dubai AI Academy to Accelerate AI Education and Innovation

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of...

Saudi Arabia Bans Accommodation for Non-Hajj Visa Holders in Makkah During Hajj 2025

The Ministry of Tourism has issued strict directives prohibiting accommodation for non-Hajj visa holders in Makkahduring the Hajj season 2025, as part of efforts to ensure safety and proper management...

King Abdulaziz Public Library Celebrates World Book Day with Musical Play and Cultural Symposium

To mark World Book Day, celebrated globally on April 23, the King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh launched the musical play “Passion” at the Riyadh Municipality Theater, kicking off a series...

Saudi Arabia Inaugurates National Pavilion at Muscat International Book Fair 2025

The Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission has officially inaugurated the Kingdom's pavilion at the Muscat International Book Fair 2025, held at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center from April...

Saudi and Costa Rican Culture Ministers Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Cultural Cooperation

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan met on Thursday with Costa Rica’s Minister of Culture and Youth Jorge Rodríguez Vives and his accompanying...

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