The Association of Banks in Lebanon is heading to stop its strike in response to the government’s measures, which were represented by Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s request, yesterday, of the Minister of Interior, Bassam Al-Mawlawi, to instruct the security services to control the abuses and not to implement any action taken by Judge Ghada Aoun … Read more
Postpone the launch of “Falcon 9” 24 hours Thursday – 2 Shaaban 1444 AH – February 23, 2023 AD Issue number [ 16158] Americans Stephen Boone and Warren Hoberg, Emirati Sultan Al Neyadi and Russian Andrey Vidyaev (EPA) Washington: «Asharq Al-Awsat» The US space agency (NASA) announced, on Tuesday, the postponement of the launch of … Read more
12 films compete for awards at a film festival in Tetouan Turkish director Zaki Demirkobuz is the head of the jury Thursday – 2 Shaaban 1444 AH – February 23, 2023 AD Issue number [ 16158] A scene from the movie “Exodus” by Syrian director Soudad Kaadan Rabat: «Asharq Al-Awsat» The management of the Mediterranean … Read more
After the book fair in Riyadh and Jeddah, the Saudi Media Forum will be held in the capital: There is a common denominator between these activities.All I saw on these trips, compared to dozens of trips I’ve taken in the past, was “mega”. Jeddah mega airport, Riyadh mega airport, and the forum is a thousand … Read more
Two films at the Berlinale depict the horrors of torture in Iran Wednesday – 1 Shaaban 1444 AH – February 22, 2023 AD Issue number [ 16157] Iranian director Mahran Tamdun at the Berlin International Film Festival (Reuters) Berlin: «Middle East» In an Iranian film, Iranian director Mahran Tamadun asks interviewees to recount the horrors … Read more
Many people like to take a hot shower after a stressful day, while some people like to take a cold shower. If you’ve ever wondered what’s best for your health, you’re not alone. Both cold and hot showers have their pros and cons. Therefore, learning when to choose one becomes essential, according to a new … Read more
German scientists scientifically prove the health benefits of ginger Tuesday – 30 Rajab 1444 AH – February 21, 2023 AD Munich: «Asharq Al-Awsat» The scientific journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research indicated that a group of German researchers at the Institute of Dietary Biology at the Munich University of Technology discovered the presence of a … Read more
It is not known exactly what was the first play developed by the English Qawwali sheikh, William Shakespeare. Perhaps it is not even necessary for historical accuracy, since he was the author anyway. Sorry. It’s very important. Firstly, because the first Shakespeare was clearly emerging, and secondly, because the man who is quoted by people … Read more
Discussed with Sultan Haitham bilateral relations and joint cooperation Syrian President Bashar al-Assad concluded, yesterday evening, a short visit to Muscat, during which he discussed with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, bilateral relations and joint cooperation. The Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Sultan Haitham held an official session of talks with … Read more
Because he excluded Franjieh from his list of candidates for the presidency of Lebanon Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah refused to hold a meeting with the head of the Free Patriotic Movement, Lebanese MP Gebran Bassil. Because he prepared a list of presidential candidates that did not include the name of the head of the … Read more