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Syria’s First Lady Asma al-Assad Diagnosed with Leukemia

  1. May 21, 2024
  2. Middle East

Asma al-Assad, the First Lady of Syria, has been diagnosed with leukemia, the Syrian presidency announced on Tuesday. This diagnosis comes nearly five years after she declared her full recovery from breast cancer.

Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s president, dies in helicopter crash aged 63

  1. May 20, 2024
  2. Middle East

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and key officials confirmed dead in helicopter crash amidst harsh weather

Louvre Abu Dhabi to Showcase Van Gogh's "The Bedroom" in Upcoming Post-Impressionism Exhibition

  1. May 12, 2024
  2. Middle East

Louvre Abu Dhabi announced today the inclusion of Vincent van Gogh's iconic painting "Bedroom in Arles" in its upcoming exhibition, "Post-Impressionism: Beyond Appearances."

Red Sea Fashion Week Set to Spotlight Saudi Design Talent on Global Stage

  1. May 8, 2024
  2. Middle East

The inaugural Red Sea Fashion Week, kicking off May 16th, aims to showcase the Kingdom's burgeoning fashion scene to a worldwide audience, according to the Saudi Fashion Commission.

Qiddiya Unveils Aquarabia, Largest Water Theme Park in the Middle East

  1. May 7, 2024
  2. Middle East

The Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) announced plans to construct Aquarabia, the biggest water theme park in the region, on Monday.

Iraqi TikTok Star Om Fahad Killed in Baghdad Shooting

  1. April 27, 2024
  2. Middle East

Prominent Iraqi social media influencer Om Fahad, whose real name was Ghufran Sawadi, was shot dead outside her residence in the eastern Zayna neighborhood of Baghdad on Friday, April 26th, 2024.

3rd Annual International Camel Parade Celebrates Camelids in Paris

  1. April 20, 2024
  2. Middle East

Saudi Arabia joins over 30 nations in the 3rd annual International Camel Parade, held in Paris this Saturday. The event celebrates the UN's designation of 2024 as the International Year of Camelids.

Dubai Drenched: Cloud Seeding or Climate Change? Experts Weigh In

  1. April 17, 2024
  2. Middle East

Torrential rains pounded Dubai on Monday night, causing widespread disruption and flooding. Major highways and even Dubai International Airport were submerged, prompting the UAE government to urge residents to stay home and businesses to close.