DUBAI: The Euroleague Basketball Adidas Next Generation Tournament made history in Dubai as the first such contest at the Coca-Cola Arena from March 22 to 24, and now Berlin beckons for the winners in May. The event marked a significant milestone in Dubai’s basketball scene, featuring eight teams representing over 25 nationalities, with Dubai contributing … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s technology conference LEAP 2024 is awash with thousands of international companies and startups, but government agencies are also using the event to showcase their digital products and services. As well as 1,800 exhibitors, 170,000 attendees and 1,100 expert speakers, over 30 public sector entities are attending the Riyadh-based gathering, now in its third … Read more
Manila: Mahmoud and Nadia Habib opened their cafe in early 2023 to bring a piece of Palestine to the Philippines. Little did they know that the place would soon turn into a center of Gaza heritage and a hub of solidarity in Manila. Located on Mabini Street, Cafe Habib is light, warm and informal with … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi artist Dr. Sami Almarzoogi’s solo exhibition at L’Art Pur Foundation in Riyadh “Is This a Gold Bar?” demonstrates the benefits of never giving up on your passion. Presented in collaboration with Hafez Gallery, the showcase presents Almarzoogi’s diverse body of work, encompassing paintings, drawings and mixed-media pieces, which delve deep into his exploration … Read more
In the studio with Fadi Yazigi, one of the last of Syria’s internationally renowned artists DAMASCUS: In the heart of ancient Damascus, veteran Syrian artist Fadi Yazigi delicately inspects a neat set of assorted paintings, sculptures, and reliefs. He blows off the gathered dust, stating: “I feel we are living in a medieval age, not … Read more
ISTANBUL: Turkish authorities have captured two gunmen who shot one person dead on Sunday during a service at a church in Istanbul, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, in an attack claimed by Daesh. Yerlikaya said the attack, which Ankara condemned, took place around 0840 GMT at the Italian Santa Maria Catholic Church in Istanbul’s Sariyer … Read more
Lega Serie A CEO hails Saudi fans’ ‘enthusiasm for Italian football’ ahead of Supercup in Riyadh RIYADH: Ahead of the EA SPORTS FC Supercup kickoff in Riyadh, the CEO of Lega Serie A has spoken of his delight that star teams and players from Italian football will once again showcase their skills in Saudi Arabia. … Read more
TAIPEI: Taiwanese voters have chosen Lai Ching-te from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party to be their next president, marking the continuation of a government that promoted a sovereign Taiwan and a national identity separate to China. More than 19 million people out of Taiwan’s population of over 23 million were eligible to vote in Saturday’s … Read more