Cairo: The Arab League emphasized the importance of nurturing young talents in music and launching initiatives to boost the global presence of Arab music. It also called for collaboration among Arab countries to establish training and production programs dedicated to music and provide platforms to showcase the creativity of Arab musicians, reinforcing their pivotal role in contemporary cultural scenes. According

Perth: Australia’s non-governmental Minderoo Foundation revealed that coral reefs in Western Australia suffered significant damage during the summer due to elevated ocean temperatures. Kate Quigley, a member of the Minderoo Foundation, explained that ocean heat caused coral scorching this year, affecting not only the upper layers, which are prone to bleaching, but also the depths of these UNESCO World Heritage-listed

Katara: Katara unveiled Thursday a vibrant blend of cultural, artistic, and heritage festivities to celebrate Eid Al Fitr. According to Qatar News Agency, the family-friendly activities include musical and theatrical performances, folklore and fireworks displays, handicrafts and traditional food market. The three-day Eid Al Fitr festival is astronomically expected to start Sunday, March 30, with the festivities scheduled from 4:00

Doha: OpenAI has announced a new update to its ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) robot, allowing users to generate images based on detailed, complex, and unconventional instructions, marking a significant development in the company’s flagship product. According to Qatar News Agency, the new version of ChatGPT is based on the GPT-4o model, which enables the robot to analyze text and images

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron announced Wednesday his country’s intention to provide an additional EURO 2 billion in military aid to Ukraine. This announcement was made during a press conference following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is currently visiting France. According to Qatar News Agency, President Macron urged Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire without any