Day: October 2, 2025

Forever Is Now: Where Ancient Pyramids Meet Contemporary Art in a Dialogue on Immortality

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Against the backdrop of the 4,500-year-old Pyramids, a different kind of monument has risen. The fifth edition of the groundbreaking art exhibition, Forever Is Now, has returned to the UNESCO World Heritage site, transforming the Giza plateau into a vast open-air museum where the ancient and the contemporary engage in a profound conversation about time, legacy, and the human quest for eternity. The annual exhibition, the only one of its kind sanctioned to take place at the foot of the Pyramids, brings together artists from across the region and the world.…

Saudi Media Leader Jomana Al-Rashid Breaks New Ground with Prestigious TIME100 Next Honor

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In a landmark recognition for the Kingdom, Jomana Al-Rashid, a driving force behind Saudi Arabia’s evolving media and cultural sectors, has been named to TIME magazine’s 2025 “TIME100 Next” list. This accolade marks her as the first Saudi personality to be featured on the prestigious annual list, which spotlights emerging leaders and innovators shaping the future across industries worldwide. Al-Rashid, who serves as the CEO of the Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG) and Chairwoman of the Red Sea International Film Festival Foundation, was honored for her pivotal role in…

Doha International Film Festival: From Ajyal’s Legacy to a Global Platform

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Doha Cements Its Place on Global Cinema Map with Launch of New International Film Festival The cultural landscape of the Middle East is set for a significant evolution as the Doha International Film Festival prepares for its inaugural edition in November 2025. More than just a new event, the festival represents a strategic expansion, building upon a rich legacy to establish itself as a vital meeting point for international cinema lovers, a showcase for powerful stories, and a launchpad for a new generation of storytellers. Rooted in the success of…

Tunisia’s Demographic Crossroads: Beyond the Baby Bust

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The recently published conclusions of Tunisia’s 2024 census confirm what has been quietly unfolding for years: the nation is in the throes of a profound demographic revolution. With a record 17% of its population now over 60 and both marriage and birth rates in historic freefall, Tunisia is aging at an unprecedented pace. This is not a minor statistical blip but a deep structural mutation that demands a national conversation far more nuanced than simply urging citizens to have more babies. The figures are stark. The number of newborns has…

Tunisia Hosts Continental Pilot to Fast-Track Africa’s Digital Trade Revolution

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A landmark AfCFTA workshop aims to align Tunisian law with new pan-African digital standards, creating a model for the continent’s $712 billion digital economy potential. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, in partnership with the Tunisian government, has launched a pivotal five-day workshop designed to fast-track the adoption of a groundbreaking Digital Trade Protocol. This initiative marks a critical step in building a unified, continent-wide digital market. The workshop, focusing on capacity building and technical support, centers on the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade. Formally adopted by African…