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Myanmar’s military-led initiative to repatriate Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh has drawn skepticism and criticism from human rights campaigners. The pilot project, aimed at repatriating about 1,000 Rohingya refugees, has been labeled a mere PR campaign. Concerns over the transparency of the verification process and the absence of guarantees for the Rohingya’s safety and

CANNES: During the annual Cannes Film Festival in France, Saudi Arabia’s Studio Production Training announced the launch of The Studio, an initiative to help build a robust film industry infrastructure in the Kingdom by providing local and international filmmakers with qualified below-the-line (BTL) talent. Backed by the Saudi Cultural Development Fund, The Studio seeks to

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) will develop a

SEOUL: Abu Dhabi organizations have identified about $2 billion of investment opportunities in South Korea after the two sides agreed to expand business ties in January, a joint statement said on Monday. The UAE pledged during South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s visit to Abu Dhabi in January to invest up to $30 billion in the Asian country in sectors including energy and

PARIS: Trade unions and anti-racism groups have criticized an initiative by the French interior ministry to check on the number of Muslim children who skipped school last month to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr. The festival, which concludes the holy month of Ramadan, is observed as a holiday in Muslim-majority countries and fell on Friday, April 21, for most believers this year.

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KARHMANDU: A Nepali guide on Monday reached the top of Mount Everest for the 27th time, equalling the record for the most ascents of the world’s highest peak. Pasang Dawa Sherpa, 46, is now tied with famed Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa, and the race between the two for the most Everest summits has captivated the mountaineering community. Pasang Dawa reached the Everest

With state-of-the-art production facilities and financial incentives readily available, local filmmakers are ushering in a new wave of Saudi cinema.

CANNES: In a serene desert area speckled with giant rock formations that frame an ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage site has become the latest film destination being sought after by international filmmakers. Saudi Arabia’s AlUla has attracted both local creatives and big-budget Hollywood productions. At the 76th Cannes Film Festival, Executive Director of Film AlUla

JUBAIL: The INS Tarkash and INS Subhadra arrived at Jubail Port to participate in the second edition of the Indo-Saudi bilateral naval exercise Al-Mohed Al-Hindi on Sunday. The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu welcomed the two ships to Jubail, gave an overview of the city’s recent developments and discussed future projects. The captains of the ships, Royal Saudi Naval