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AFRICAJanuary 27, 2023 Shofha (https://Shofha.com), a video-on-demand mobile application and website platform by ArpuPlus, will exclusively air the Egyptian hit rom-com blockbuster ‘Bahebak’ starring Tamer Hosni, throughout the MENA region for the first time. ‘Bahebak’ broke box office records in the MENA region, becoming the top-ranking film in the Middle…

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers remarks at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC, on January 18, 2023. — AFPWASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel next week to Israel, the West Bank and Egypt where he will urge an end to violence after a deadly Israeli…

Saudi Arabia leads Middle East buyers of prime property in central London, which reached a four-year high for the region in the second half of 2022, according to the global property firm Knight Frank.  Middle East buyers made up 10.9% of all property transactions in London’s most in-demand postal codes,…

Dairy self-sufficiency in Asia: Baladna eyes more South East Asian markets after Malaysia success​Qatari dairy giant Baladna is looking at more markets in South East Asia to bring its sustainable dairy self-sufficiency model to, after successfully securing and setting up its joint venture in Malaysia. When we last spoke with…

Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has become the latest hospitality group to join forces with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, the leading responsible hospitality network. The group has a portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. The move brings it into the Alliance’s reach of over 7 million…

Saudi Arabia’s football chief has denied reports that Lionel Messi is set for an imminent move to Al-Hilal but admitted he wants to see the Argentina legend play in the same league as Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi's deal with current club Paris Saint Germain is set to expire at the end…

The pandemic has led many organizations in the Middle East to shift towards a digital-first strategy. According to IDC’s group vice president and regional managing director for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa, Jyoti Lalchandani: “This means choosing digitalization options over non-digital options as a rule while implementing or enhancing…

The wooden instrument from Syria and Iran has been inscribed on the Unesco heritage list and is known for its pure notes and harmonious soundsThe Syrian oud has been recognised on Unesco's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. All photos: Reuters The National Jan 21, 2023 Beta V.1.0 - Powered…

A careful camera takes note of the placid symmetries of a gated house in a desert location. A fountain flows in the courtyard. A chandelier hangs in the hallway. Rococo chairs share plush rooms with Middle Eastern mosaics under elaborate wooden ceilings — a clash of aesthetic influences that signify…

Credit Suisse, a Switzerland-based global investment bank, has appointed Aurélien Gleyze, its former Director and Co-Head of Electronic Macro Trading, as its Head of FX Spot for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The new role comes after Gleyze spent over two years in the former appointment. The executive, who…