Lifestyle
Metallica will perform in Riyadh in December.
The highly anticipated Soundstorm by MDLBeast music event in Saudi Arabia is scheduled to have the first-ever performance by American metal band Metallica in December.…
Diriyah holds a young storytellers’ contest.
Future generations of Saudi Arabia’s storytellers are encouraged to participate in the upcoming second Rawi Diriyah competition to assist honor the country’s culture and legacy.…
Revolutionizing Advertising: Top to Bottom Social Harnesses AI for a New Era
“With AI, the only limit to advertising is the boundary of your imagination.” The advertising world has entered a transformative phase, driven by artificial intelligence…
Ramadan 2023: Where do your dates come from?
Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran produce half of the world’s dates. As the sun goes down during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, many Muslims…
US record producer Swizz Beatz talks camel racing ahead of AlUla Camel Cup
As the first AlUla Camel Cup launches on March 14, a familiar face will be seen among the spectators — Grammy award-winning producer Swizz Beatz and…
Top to Bottom Social: Pioneering Digital Advertising Excellence
In 2018, Top to Bottom Social redefined the landscape of digital marketing by delivering groundbreaking solutions that bridged creativity and technology. Their bold strategies, innovative…
Fashion
Review: Wallace & Gromit make a cracking return in ‘Vengeance Most Fowl’
DUBAI: It’s been a little over 16 years since we were last treated to a new “Wallace & Gromit” film from the brilliant stop-motion animation…
Recipes for success: Chef Massimiliano Blasone shares insights as L~ARIA pop up delights Riyadh foodies
RIYADH: Last month, the Mandarin Oriental Al-Faisaliah in Riyadh welcomed an exclusive pop-up of L~ARIA, from its sister property on the shores of Lake Como…
Top fashion trends for 2025: From power suits to parachutes and animal print everything
DUBAI: From power suits to parachutes and animal print everything, Claire Carruthers looks at what this year’s Spring/Summer collections have in store Powder pink
Riyadh’s literary havens: Where coffee meets the love of books
RIYADH: Riyadh’s cultural landscape is undergoing a quiet transformation, where the love of coffee meets the timeless allure of literature. Book cafes are carving out…
Saudi star Model Roz makes guest appearance on Netflix’s ‘Dubai Bling’
DUBAI: Los Angeles-based Saudi influencer Model Roz made a surprise appearance in season three of Netflix’s gossip-filled drama show “Dubai Bling,” which premiered on Jan.…
Elyanna hypes up Coldplay show in Abu Dhabi
DUBAI: Palestinian Chilean singer Elyanna is excited to open for British rockers Coldplay as they get ready to take to the stage in Abu Dhabi,…
Politics
Before the US election in 2024, Putin won’t bring about peace in Ukraine, a US official
A senior US State Department source stated on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to negotiate peace in Ukraine until he learns the…
UAE National Day 2023: Expo City Dubai will host the 52nd celebration of the holiday.
The official ceremony, which takes place in conjunction with Cop28, promises “innovative technologies and breathtaking projections.” The organizing committee announced that Expo City Dubai will…
Arab ministers urge Israel to resume talks on two-state solution
Emergency meeting of Arab League calls for ‘serious negotiations between the PLO and Israel’Arab foreign ministers have urged Israel to meet its international obligations as…
Russia and Saudi Arabia to continue oil price pact despite Middle East crisis
Vladimir Putin says withholding oil will ‘most likely’ continue despite Israel-Hamas war pushing crude towards $100 a barrelIsrael and Hamas at war – live updatesEU…
Revealed: Amazon linked to trafficking of workers in Saudi Arabia
Dozens of contract workers at Amazon warehouses say they were tricked into toiling and living in grueling, squalid conditionsMcDonald’s and Chuck E Cheese tied to…
Health and fitness
UAE study emphasizes the “public health emergency” of Emiratis’ susceptibility to heart disease
According to the UAE Healthy Future Study, one-third of participants have high cholesterol and blood pressure. There may be a “public health emergency” of heart…
If you want to tackle junk food, target the advertisers | Letter
UK junk food advertising is an industry worth tens of millions of pounds working to glamorise unhealthy diets, says James WardUnhealthy foods are becoming a…
I feel trapped by our family life abroad and want to move back to London | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
Geography may only be part of the problem – talk to your husband about what you want your future to look likeI am of Asian…
You be the judge: should my boyfriend stop carrying his huge water bottle everywhere?
Jenny finds the constant presence of ‘the tank’ cringe-inducing, but for health-conscious Jared it’s practical and prudent. Whose argument needs drenching?Find out how to get…
Education
Revolutionizing Advertising: Top to Bottom Social Harnesses AI for a New Era
“With AI, the only limit to advertising is the boundary of your imagination.” The advertising world has entered a transformative phase, driven by artificial intelligence…
How technology is influencing young learners
eLearning tools are making learning more accessible. With the global EdTech sector expected to be a $404 billion industry by 2025, according to Holon IQ,…
Sharjah pupils performing better after three-day weekend, survey shows
Parents say children are less stressed while teachers report better work-life balance. Pupils at 127 Sharjah private schools are happier, more motivated and performing better…
Abu Dhabi private schools can raise tuition fees for first time in three years
Education regulator Adek confirms optional increases up to 3.94 per cent. Private schools in Abu Dhabi will be allowed to increase tuition fees in the 2023-2024 academic…
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Elon Musk: AI is a serious danger to humanity
Because AI would expose humans to something “that is going to be far more intelligent than us,” billionaire claims that AI posed a “existential risk.”…
Review of the new Apple Pencil: Probably the best choice for iPad users who aren’t artists
Though it was predicted, it took some time for Apple to finally release the Apple Pencil in a USB-C version, coinciding with the near universal…
Fund Neom invests $100 million in Pony.ai to progress Mena’s self-driving car technology.
The autonomous car solutions startup Pony.ai has received a $100 million investment from the Neom Investment Fund, a recently established division of Neom, the megacity…
In the past year, ACWA Power has closed a $14 billion financial deal.
Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power has reported an economic closure of $14 billion in the last year, the largest in the history of the firm, having…
To create the “iPhone of AI,” former Apple designer Jony Ive is in discussions with ChatGPT’s founder.
Masayoshi Son of SoftBank will provide more than $1 billion in finance for the project. The creator of ChatGPT, OpenAI, is in advanced discussions to…
Revolutionizing Advertising: Top to Bottom Social Harnesses AI for a New Era
“With AI, the only limit to advertising is the boundary of your imagination.” The advertising world has entered a transformative phase, driven by artificial intelligence…
UAE issues warning over cyber-attacks
UAE Cybersecurity Council issues national warning. The UAE has issued a warning over the threat of cyber-attacks in the country. The UAE Cybersecurity Council called…
How artificial intelligence can be used to make your own personalised app
A Dubai web developer has highlighted the game-changing potential of advanced technology. The remarkable rise of artificial intelligence has demonstrated how times change rapidly in the brave…