Social media users have a field day over ‘hideous’ Cristiano Ronaldo statue
Author: ReutersWed, 2017-03-29 23:09ID: 1490847225703608900 FUNCHAL: When the island of Madeira on Wednesday renamed its airport in honor of its hometown hero Cristiano Ronaldo, all eyes were expected to be on the four-time world player of the year who is adored not only for his soccer skills but also his model looks. But grabbing attention instead was […]
‘Baywatch’ cast takes over CinemaCon
Author: ARAB NEWSThu, 2017-03-30 03:00ID: 1490818498339197000LAS VEGAS: The cast of “Baywatch” took the CinemaCon stage Tuesday afternoon to preview the film for exhibitors and theater owners at the annual convention.Star Dwayne Johnson told the audience of theater owners and exhibitors that their movie is going to be the craziest, funniest R-rated comedy of the summer. Johnson called […]
Saudi Film Festival highlights socio-cultural issues
Author: SHAISTHA KHANThu, 2017-03-30 03:00ID: 1490818498209196400DHAHRAN: The fourth edition of the Saudi Film Festival in Dhahran is treating audiences to a host of creative films on various socio-cultural issues.As crowds gather to explore the country’s filmmaking talent, Arab News caught up with Ali Al-Kalthami, the director behind the film “Wasati.”The movie was screened in Los Angeles in […]
Dylan finally to receive Nobel in Stockholm
Author: AFPThu, 2017-03-30 03:00ID: 1490818498299196700STOCKHOLM: Music icon Bob Dylan will finally receive his Nobel Literature Prize this weekend at a meeting with the Swedish Academy in Stockholm, it announced Wednesday.But no media will be allowed to cover the meeting, and the famously-reclusive Dylan will only give a lecture required of him in a taped version at a […]
Lebanese star Mory Hatem auditions for Disney’s Aladdin
Author: ARAB NEWSThu, 2017-03-30 03:00ID: 1490818498379197300JEDDAH: Disney has contacted “The Voice Arabia” star Mory Hatem to audition for the role of Aladdin for British director Guy Ritchie’s upcoming live-action film set for release in 2018. Hatem, a Lebanese singer, expressed his delight in being invited for the auditions. He told Bitajarod that he has begun rehearsing for […]
Samsung Galaxy S8: 5 new features to look out for
Author: Arab NewsThu, 2017-03-30 13:59ID: 1490861067424041200 DUBAI: On Wednesday, Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy S8 smartphones which incorporate a host of new features as the market leader seeks to rebound from a chaotic handset recall and a corruption scandal. The South Korean giant’s mobile chief DJ Koh told a New York event the Galaxy S8 and S8+ […]
Lloyd’s of London to open Brussels office due to Brexit
Author: AFPThu, 2017-03-30 09:26ID: 1490856408823842200 LONDON: Lloyd’s of London will open a Brussels office in early 2019 due to Brexit, the insurance market said Thursday, one day after the UK government triggered the nation’s EU divorce. “Following the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union, a subsidiary office will be opened in Brussels with the intention […]
Where should bankers bank on moving after Brexit? The top 10 European cities to relocate to
Author: Arab NewsThu, 2017-03-30 11:41ID: 1490853125113755200 DUBAI: German relocation company Movinga has released a top ten list of the best cities for UK-based finance professionals to move to after Britain leaves the European Union, factoring in various criteria such as living costs and lifestyle amenities. The UK formally triggered Article 50 on Wednesday, meaning it now has […]
Egypt’s Cabinet approves budget, targeting 9.1% deficit
Author: ReutersThu, 2017-03-30 03:00ID: 1490817657539103500CAIRO: Egypt’s Cabinet approved the country’s budget for 2017/18 on Wednesday, targeting a 9.1 percent deficit for the year, Finance Minister Amr El-Garhy said. The government expects the deficit for the current year, ending June 30, to be between 10.5 percent and 10.7 percent, against last year’s 12.2 percent.The 2017/18 budget targets 4.6 […]
BSF signs deal with Saudi desalination giant
Author: GHAZANFAR ALI KHANThu, 2017-03-30 03:00ID: 1490817657459103200RIYADH: State-owned Saline Water Conservation Corporation (SWCC) has awarded a financial advisory mandate to Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) for two greenfield projects. Patrice Couvegnes, BSF managing director, said: “The bank is committed to contributing to Saudi Vision 2030 with the objective of developing and delivering high-quality services to the private and […]
