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Yesterday, the National Museum of Brazil - one of Brazil’s principal historical collections, w/ everything from indigenous artifacts to meteorites - burned down (Twitter)

September 4th, 2018 - 12:13 GMT

700 Egyptian Artifacts Face Uncertain Fate After Brazil Museum Went up in Flames

More than 700 Egyptian historical artifacts face an uncertain fate after the huge fire that destroyed the National Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.

SCM, Ahmed Selim revealed that Arab and African media professionals will participate in establishing a new TV channel dedicated to covering African affairs.(AFP/ File Photo)

March 15th, 2018 - 11:45 GMT

Egypt Launches New TV Channel Focused on Africa

In 2016, Oman raised the tax on tobacco by 100%, along with other GCC states. (Shutterstock)

February 12th, 2018 - 10:28 GMT

Oman to Double Tax on Tobacco, for Health Reasons

Ahmed al-Sakka is among the actors to feature in the new film 'Serri Lel Ghaya' (Source: ahmedelsakaeg - Instagram)

January 14th, 2018 - 03:51 GMT

Ahmed al-Sakka's ‘Top Secret’

Sharjah will soon have air-conditioned walkways to beat the five months of summer that "prevent people from being active." (Shutterstock)

December 20th, 2017 - 10:53 GMT

Sharjah Wants to Fight Obesity With Air-Conditioned Walkways

The new project will stretch 3.3 km along Sharjah Beach Road, featuring food trucks, art spaces, public squares, changing rooms, prayer ares, water sports, and parks. (Courtesy of Place Dynamix)

November 26th, 2017 - 11:58 GMT

Sharjah Unveils 'Beach Project', 3.3 Km of Leisure and Tourist Attractions

View of the Arbil Citadel and the City Park in the capital of the autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq. (AFP)

July 31st, 2017 - 09:18 GMT

Influential Kurdish Delegation to Discuss Independence Referendum with Iraq

Some leading figures - such as Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and powerful Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr - oppose the participation of Hashd in the elections. (AFP)

April 25th, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Internal conflict: Iraq’s Supreme Islamic Council divided over Iran

Kuwait's private sector will contribute 16.9 percent of the infrastructure spend. (Shutterstock/Mike Dotta)

January 17th, 2017 - 12:18 GMT

Kuwait to spend $15.6B on infrastructure projects in 2017-2018

One of the main targets of the meeting is to put a joint experience database in which all can benefit from the Gulf's successful experiences. (File photo)

October 27th, 2016 - 09:50 GMT

GCC housing ministers put their faith in the private sector

Tourists stand in front of the Royal Opera House in Omani capital Muscat. (AFP/File)

July 27th, 2016 - 02:00 GMT

Oman gets the Royal go ahead on plan to diversify economy

Saudi Arabia is reevaluating what it means to be Saudi. (Shutterstock)

April 25th, 2016 - 01:14 GMT

What’s in a name? Shoura Council to redefine the term ‘non-Saudi’

Extra charges will bring added revenues to boost expansion, but may encourage travelers to fly elsewhere. (Airport Technology)

April 6th, 2016 - 08:00 GMT

Sharjah International Airport follows Dubai with introduction of departure fees