Culture and society
Cultural and social topics that shed light on values, heritage, and lifestyle.
Cultural and social topics that shed light on values, heritage, and lifestyle.
Exposure to sunlight in the early morning is one of the best natural ways to boost energy and improve mood, thanks to its role in raising levels of vitamin "D" and serotonin in the body.
The Second Criminal Court in Anadolu, Istanbul, sparked widespread anger after sentencing the murderers of 14-year-old Mattia Ahmed Mingozzi, the son of an Italian chef residing in Turkey, in a crime that shocked Turkish public opinion.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced a massive urban project named "King Salman Gate", aimed at accommodating nearly one million additional worshippers next to the Grand Mosque in Mecca, as part of the Vision 2030 plans aimed at enhancing the Kingdom's status as a global religious destination and diversifying the economy.
The Dubai World Trade Centre will host the closing ceremony to crown the champions of the Arab Reading Challenge in its ninth edition on October 23, under the patronage and attendance of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the State, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai.
The Vatican announced today, Sunday, the canonization of Doctor José Gregorio Hernández, known by the title 'Doctor of the Poor', during a grand celebration held in St. Peter's Square, thus becoming the first saint in the history of Venezuela.
"Money is not an end in itself, but a means to achieve a balance between ambition and security."
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) warned that about 100 species of wild bees in Europe are facing the risk of extinction due to the increasing environmental threats affecting wild pollinators.
A German woman returned a Greek artifact that she had seized more than fifty years ago, handing it over to the University of Münster, which in turn took the initiative to return it to ancient Olympia in Greece.
American scientist John Martinez has won the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2025, in recognition of his pioneering research in the field of quantum computing, and his leadership of the "quantum supremacy" experiment conducted by Google, which demonstrated the ability of quantum computers to perform complex computational tasks in seconds, compared to the thousands of years required by traditional computers.
The Venezuelan activist Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025, in recognition of her leadership role in the democratic movement in Venezuela. Although she has been living in hiding since the controversial presidential elections of 2024, she still represents the spirit of the opposition in the country.
The Jordanian-American scientist Omar Yaghi wins the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025, in recognition of his pioneering contributions to the development of revolutionary materials used in energy and the environment. A new scientific pride added for the Arabs.
In a historic achievement for Egyptian cultural diplomacy, Dr. Khaled Al-Anani won the presidency of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) after receiving an official recommendation from the organization's Executive Council during its meeting in the French capital, Paris, today, Monday.
Syrian Minister of Tourism Mazen Al-Salehany confirmed today, Saturday, that the participation of an official delegation from the ministry in the World Tourism Day events held in Malaysia represents an important step in restoring Syria's position on the international tourism map, alongside the member countries of the World Tourism Organization.
The Lebanese Ministry of Culture, in an official statement, denied the circulated claims regarding the use of Baalbek Castle as a weapons storage by party entities, confirming that this information is "devoid of truth and has no connection to reality."
The Egyptian security forces succeeded in uncovering the mystery of the disappearance of a rare ancient gold bracelet from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, and arrested all those involved in a criminal network that starts from inside the museum itself and ends with the melting of the precious piece.
On Thursday, the "Drouot" auction house in the French capital, Paris, unveiled an exceptional and previously unknown painting by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, depicting one of his most famous mistresses and sources of inspiration.
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced an important archaeological discovery under the Mediterranean Sea that confirms the existence of an ancient submerged port from the Ptolemaic era, which was linked to the temple of "Taposiris Magna" and connected directly to the sea.
American social media star Isabella Ladeira has filed a lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend, Colombian pop star Billy, alleging that he leaked an explicit sex video of them that spread widely online.
More than four centuries have passed since the tragedy of "Romeo and Juliet", and the famous Shakespearean heroine remains present in the hearts of lovers around the world.
The mysterious disappearance of a rare royal golden bracelet during its preparation for travel to an international exhibition in Rome... and authorities begin a wide investigation to uncover the truth.