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A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction for $6.2 million at Sotheby's auction house in New York.

In his seaside workshop on the Greek island of Lesbos, Nikos Kouvdis uses ancient techniques to create pottery pieces that have recently been honoured with inclusion in UNESCO's National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024) attracted 1.82 million visitors from over 200 countries.

Two branded trucks, representing the Zayed Charity Run, roamed the capital’s streets from Friday, offering 100 people the chance to enter the annual "Run for Kindness" free of charge. 

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has surpassed the Diabetes early detection goal, carrying out more than 150,000 screenings nationwide, above the target of 100,000 set under the Government Accelerators programme.

The UAE will join the Indian community in celebrating the festival of lights, Diwali, with a grand event in Dubai on November 16.

Dubai Parks and Resorts celebrated the official inauguration of Real Madrid World, the world’s first-ever football theme park, alongside Emilio Butragueño, the Director of Institutional Relations at Real Madrid, and Roberto Carlos, the club’s Ambassador. 

Ras Al Khaimah has launched a Golden Visa programme aimed at attracting and retaining top talent in the educational sector.

Dubai's Gold Souk Extension is giving residents and tourists a chance to win the region's first 24k gold-plated Cybertruck this winter season.

The UAE's National Day celebration will now be known as 'Eid Al Etihad', a title that reflects the spirit of the nation's unity.

Brand Dubai unveiled an artwork at the DIFC Gate to honour the visionary legacy of the UAE's Founding Fathers, H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, part of the #ZayedAndRashid campaign. 

Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is gearing up for its 30th edition, from December 6 to January 12, with new entertainment concepts to be implemented. 

Dubai Ride, presented by DP World, took over Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown Dubai on Sunday morning, in the region’s largest community cycling event.

The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest content creation event, has opened applications for the “One Billion Award”, a million dollar prize that recognises excellence in content creation.

The Australian government will legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday, in what it calls a world-leading package of measures that could become law late next year.

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) announced that archaeologists have discovered a Bronze Age town in the Khaybar Oasis, located in the northwest of Saudi Arabia.

Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and supported by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Sheikh Zayed Festival 2024-2025 began on Friday, promising an extended season of cultural celebrations until 28th February 2025.

The 16th Abu Dhabi Art will take place from November 20-24 at Manarat Al Saadiyat under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.

Clothing factories that supply H&M and Zara are buying cotton linked to environmental destruction and land-grabbing in Brazil's Cerrado - a biodiversity hotspot where deforestation is soaring, research by the Earthsight nonprofit has found.

The participants of the annual 'Camel Trek' arrived in the Heritage Village of the Global Village on Sunday after embarking on a continuous 12-day journey through the UAE desert, starting from the Arada area in Abu Dhabi and concluding in Dubai.

Global Village is set to turn into a winter wonderland this festive season where visitors will be greeted by Santa and his little helpers, the elves, until January 4.

Spanish fashion retailer Zara is expanding its service to sell, repair or donate second-hand clothes in several European countries from December 12, the company said on Tuesday, as the market for used apparel grows.

The seventh edition of Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) has recorded a staggering 2.4 million participants across its action-packed 30-day calendar of events and activities.

Britain's Burberry said it was being hit by a global slowdown in luxury spending and it would struggle to meet its annual revenue forecast of low double-digit growth, with a knock-on impact on profit, if it continued.

Footwear giant Nike filed federal lawsuits on Monday against rivals New Balance and Skechers, accusing them of infringing patents related to Nike's technology for making upper portions of sneakers.

Sportswear brands like Adidas and Puma are seeking to take advantage of a flirtation with football by the fashion world to reach a new customer base, building in part on demand created by this summer's successful Women's World Cup.

Labcorp on Wednesday began marketing to US physicians the first test for a trio of blood biomarkers it says can detect the hallmarks of Alzheimer's, accelerating diagnosis of the brain-wasting disease and potentially helping patients access treatment.

When Nike reports its results for the key back-to-school shopping season on Thursday, investors will be eyeing the performance of its Jordan brand, a major profit-driver for the company.

Italian designer Giorgio Armani presented soft, fluid looks at Milan Fashion Week on Sunday, offering plenty of lightness and shimmer for women's wardrobes next summer.

When it comes to heart health, the age-old adage that "laughter is the best medicine" appears to have gained some scientific traction.

It's time to get moving as Dubai Health Authority unveils a challenge to reward residents with up to AED 240,000, in cash and vouchers, for upping their fitness game.

Dubai's Tresind Studio and Orfali Bros Bistro have made it to the World's 50 Best Restaurants list for 2023.

Are you aware of all the phone numbers registered under your name?

Mobile apps are part and parcel of our daily lives but they come with the hassle of having to remember multiple usernames and passwords.

Changes to your eating and sleeping habits during Ramadan can be challenging, but with some advance planning and adjustments to your routine, you can minimise the disruption.

The big, puffy white moonsuits worn by Neil Armstrong and his fellow Apollo astronauts a half-century ago are out of fashion. Lunar haute couture now calls for something more form-fitting and appropriate for men and women alike.

A study that began in 1999 in the United Kingdom has revealed that most men diagnosed with prostate cancer can delay or avoid harsh treatments without affecting their chances of survival.

Consumption of a low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) "keto-like" diet may be associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular events and increased levels of "bad" cholesterol, a new study has revealed.

A new study has found that 59 per cent of long COVID patients continue to suffer from organ damage a year after experiencing initial symptoms, even in cases where the virus did not initially affect them severely. 

More than half of the world's population will be overweight or obese by 2035 without significant action, according to a new report.

Saint Laurent designer Anthony Vaccarello drew his Paris Fashion Week audience into a dark, chandelier-lined runway Tuesday night, sending out a lineup of night-club-ready eveningwear derived from office classics - blazers, pinstripes and pencil skirts.

Sotheby's Dubai has opened its doors with a blockbuster exhibition that showcases the spectrum of its international offerings spanning auctions and private sales.

Designs in black dominated the catwalk at Dolce & Gabbana's Milan Fashion Week show on Saturday, with the Italian luxury label offering plenty of dresses, suits and coats for women's wardrobes next winter.

Faux fur, oversized coats and hot water bottles dominated Burberry’s runway as Daniel Lee presented his vision for the British heritage label at London Fashion Week on Monday.

French luxury house Saint Laurent kicked off Paris Fashion Week's menswear shows Tuesday night with a sleek lineup of sharply tailored evening looks for men, drawn up by designer Anthony Vaccarello.

The world’s largest privately-owned residential yacht docked in Dubai recently and gave ARN News a sneak peek at luxury living at sea.

Rolls-Royce on Monday reported record sales last year despite an average price tag of around $534,000 for its luxury cars and a drop in Chinese demand, with orders stretching into 2023.

The green jacket awarded to winners at golf's Masters has been an iconic prize in sport for decades but this year's Billie Jean King Cup champions will get to make their own sartorial statement with a 'Billie Blue' jacket.

Football fans who are unable to head to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup need not fret, more fan zones have been unveiled in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Hand in hand, wearing white edgy outfits, elderly models and fashion students walked an unusual fashion show on Thursday evening in Paris, to promote a more inclusive stance on age.

At this point, it seems like everyone is talking about the trend of "quiet quitting", where employees slowly start disengaging from their work.

Zara said on Friday it will launch an in-house service for British customers to sell, repair or donate second-hand clothes, moving the Spanish brand into a growing part of the market.

Streaming giant Netflix has opened a Los Angeles store that it hopes will combine retail therapy with an "immersive" experience for fans of its popular "Stranger Things," "Bridgerton," and "Squid Game" shows.

The wife of Mexico's president on Thursday accused luxury American clothes brand Ralph Lauren of plagiarising indigenous designs, which she described as an appropriation of the work of the country's pre-Hispanic cultures.

Etihad Airways has partnered with Armani/Casa to deliver a luxury travel experience for its premium fliers.