Bedbugs force closure of prestigious Paris cinema
The prestigious Cinematheque Francaise said on Friday it would temporarily close over a bedbug infestation after sightings of the blood-sucking creatures, including during a master…
‘Star Wars’, ‘Elf’ memorabilia on sale in Propstore movie auction
From Will Ferrell’s “Elf” costume to “Star Wars” props, an array of movie memorabilia spanning cinematic history heads to auction next month.More than 1,350 lots, valued at a combi…
OCCI to establish new state-of-the-art HQ in Madinat Al Irfan
MUSCAT: The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) has selected Madinat Al Irfan as the destination for its new headquarters, reinforcing the urban development’s role as an i…
ROP foils drug smuggling attempt, arrests three in Quriyat
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested three individuals of Asian nationality in the Wilayat of Quriyat after they attempted to retrieve large quantities of drugs that ha…
Homegrown filmmakers hail DFI as the engine behind Qatar’s rising film industry
Qatar’s filmmaking landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 15 years, a change driven largely by the Doha Film Institute’s year-round programmes and the cr…
Doha Film Festival celebrates boundary-pushing storytellers and rising voices
Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Festival (DFF), presented by the Doha Film Institute, concluded its 2025 edition with a vibrant closing ceremony that honoured the standout films and eme…
Thousands protest in Philippines against flood control fraud
Manila: Thousands marched in the Philippine capital on Sunday, demanding jail time for scores of officials, lawmakers and construction firm owners accused of pocketing billions of…
‘End of an era’: MTV pulling plug on global music channel
London – MTV kick-started a new era of music and pop culture in 1981, when it went on air for the first time, emblematically playing “Video Killed the Radio Star” as its debut musi…
Qatar updates Hayya features for GCC Residents Visa
Qatar Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and the Permanent Committee for Managing Visitor Entry, has announced updates to the “Hayya” GCC Residents Visa (A2)….
MHT to organize roadshows in Chinese cities
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is organizing promotional roadshows in the People’s Republic of China.The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is preparing to conduct a series of…