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A football star, caviar and a water show: Inside Saudi Arabia’s campaign to host the 2030 Expo
PARIS — Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been throwing everything into winning the race to host the glitzy 2030 World Exhibition event as a centerpiece of his sweeping reforms to overhaul the Kingdom’s reputation as a repressive oil exporter. For anyone strolling around Paris, it’s impossible not to run into giant billboards…
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Senior apparel design students display their collections at SFA’s ‘Fashion for Life’
The University of Alabama’s Student Fashion Association showcased the talents of student designers in its 14th annual “Fashion for Life” fashion show on Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. The event was held at Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa, where tickets were offered online and in person. Proceeds from ticket sales were donated to United Way…
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NBA style spotlight: The top 5 most stylish players of the 2023–24 season
NEW DELHI: Becoming one of the most stylish NBA players is no easy feat. The league’s stars not only showcase their skills on the court but also make waves with their fashion choices off the floor. With substantial wealth at their disposal, these players consistently captivate audiences with their unique styles, particularly in the tunnel…
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Broadcast Media: ‘Fargo’ and “Murder at the End of the World’ treats to watch
FX and Hulu have come to the rescue. FX is airing two new programs as compelling as shows I’ve been missing, such as “Ozark” and “Better Call Saul.” “Fargo,” now in Season 5, lives up to the quality, fun, and excitement of its first two series. Juno Temple, known from “Ted Lasso,” is an immediate…
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Saudi Air Navigation Service holds first Fikrahthon competition
JEDDAH: The Saudi Air Navigation Service recently concluded the first Fikrahthon competition which was held with the goal of stimulating innovation and creativity among Saudi students, presenting new ideas to improve air safety in the Kingdom. The competition also provides practical experience that will contribute toward better professional careers and opportunities. The contest, which began…
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I Stayed at 60 Hotels This Year — This Is the One I Can’t Stop Thinking About
It’s a hotel older than the country it sits in; if the walls at Raffles Singapore could talk, they would have lots of stories to tell. From bringing an orangutan to the pool to meet Michael Jackson and Elizabeth Taylor to serving Rudyard Kipling cocktails as he penned “The Jungle Book,” Singapore’s grande dame has…
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Top 16 Things for Kids in Houston: November 27-December 3, 2023
“Cirque Dreams Holidaze” offers a circus spectacle in Sugar Land on Saturday | Courtesy of Cirque Dreams Holidaze Check out some of the top kid-friendly things to do in Houston from Monday, November 27 to Sunday, December 3, 2023. This week, hone your craft skills, pound pavement as a family, watch the City Hall tree…
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60+ things to do in Jacksonville in December — and that doesn’t even include holidays
You’d have to look long and far to find another list of fun things to do in Jacksonville in December that doesn’t include a single Nutcracker, “Messiah” performance, holiday parade, light show or visit from Santa. Well, here’s one. We didn’t forget about all of that other stuff; we just gave a calendar of its…
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Saudi FM, Colombian counterpart discuss situation in Gaza
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Colombian counterpart Alvaro Leyva Duran discussed the latest development in Gaza, the Saudi foreign ministry said. The two sides discussed developments in the situation in the Palestinian enclave and its surroundings, and the harm to unarmed civilians, in addition to discussing the importance of the…