Arts

Syria participates in Alexandria Film Festival

Syria participated in the 39th edition of the Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries through the short feature film Laila’s Passion and the Nobleman (Shaghaf Laila and Al-Shahm) directed by Khaled Othman.The film is produced by the Natio…

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Damascus Soloists Band performs a concert in Moscow

Damascus Soloists Band performed a musical evening on Monday in Moscow dedicated to introducing the Russian audience to Syriac music and its ancient history in Syria, in the presence of the Syrian Ambassador to Russia, Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari.The band pr…

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“Dasha” kicks off Kuwait 32nd diving festival

The 32nd edition of the diving revival voyage organized by Kuwait Sea Sports Club kicked off on Saturday under sponsorship of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.Up to 60 young Kuwaitis on board of two dhows launched the endea…

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Young Kuwaiti seamen mark 32nd diving festival

Some 60 young Kuwaitis set sail aboard dhows early on Saturday from the Arabian Gulf Road shore kicking off the 32nd diving festival, following example of the ancestors who earned bread from the sea.The “nawakheza,” (ship captains in local dialect), se…

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RSFF Invites Filmmakers to 48Hr Film Challenge

The Red Sea Film Festival (RSFF) has launched the 48Hr Film Challenge, inviting young, aspiring Saudi and resident filmmakers to create a short film in just two days. The competition is a collaboration among French Cultural Center, the French Consulate…

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Giza Zoo development plan to kick off Sunday

The Giza Zoo development plan will be put into force as of Sunday, Spokesman for the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Ahmed Ibrahim said in a statement Saturday.The plan intends to improve the efficiency of all Giza Zoo’s services, maximize…

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Bahrain Summer Festival kicks off on Sunday

Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) inaugurates Bahrain Summer Festival, in its 15th edition, on Sunday.This year’s edition will embrace a new identity inspired by the nature of Bahrain and its ancient cultural heritage.The festival pr…

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