Japan’s first female leader faces a taboo over entering the male-only sumo ring
TOKYO - Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan's first female prime minister in October. She must now decide whether she'll break another barrier: the taboo barring women from the sumo ring.
Millie Bobby Brown named ambassador for Yas Island in Abu Dhabi
DUBAI: British actress Millie Bobby Brown has been announced as a brand ambassador for Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
The “Stranger Things” star takes on the role as the hit...
Riyadh Hosts Premiere of Film Celebrating Morocco’s Legendary Traveler Ibn Battuta
A dazzling celebration of Moroccan culture and heritage took center stage in Riyadh with the premiere of “Ibn Battuta: The World’s Traveler”, a cinematic journey retracing the legendary Moroccan explorer’s historical Hajj...
Elyanna collaborates with World Food Programme to feed families in Gaza
DUBAI: Palestinian Chilean singer Elyanna is collaborating with the World Food Programme to raise awareness about the organization’s fundraising efforts for Gaza.
The singer took to social media to...
Exploring the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to ancient treasures
CAIRO: The Grand Egyptian Museum opened its doors to the public on Tuesday and attracted around 18,000 visitors, underscoring widespread enthusiasm to explore Egypt’s newest cultural and archaeological landmark.
A Royal Vision for Health, King Mohammed VI Inaugurates Landmark Medical Complexes, Ushering...
King Mohammed VI A Visionary Monarch Leading Morocco’s Healthcare Renaissance
Rabat – In a powerful demonstration of His unwavering commitment to the well-being of the Moroccan...
Five storylines to follow at the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh
Aryna Sabalenka is top seed and headlines the Steffi Graf Group in the opening phase of the week-long event, which begins on Nov. 1
The closest she...
The Grand Egyptian Museum showcasing 50,000 artifacts is finally opening
The museum, located just outside Cairo, is set to open on Saturday. It highlights ancient Egyptian civilization and aims to boost tourism, a crucial source of foreign currency for Egypt
Mariah Carey to headline Saadiyat Nights in 2026
DUBAI : Global music icon Mariah Carey is set to headline the 2025–2026 edition of Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi’s open-air concert series held on Saadiyat Island.
The five-time Grammy...
Minister urges ambassadors to help attract visitors from neighboring countries
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Wednesday that Iranian ambassadors in neighboring and friendly countries can play a role in attracting more tourists to the Islamic...