MANILA: When Brian Asinas Mendoza left the Philippines for Saudi Arabia in 2002, he took with him some postcards and stamps — just vintage objects that would remind him of home. But the collection grew, and continued to do so, ultimately becoming what is now the Pinoy Museum on Wheels. Mendoza, who comes from Calapan … Devamını oku
CAIRO: The Cairo Bike project — enabling people to rent bicycles for use on the city’s congested streets — has proved a huge success. The number of users of the project, launched in October, 2022, has exceeded 25,000 and includes tourists and residents. Cairo Gov. Maj. Gen. Khaled Abdel Aal said: “Monitoring and follow-up data … Devamını oku
JEDDAH: Al-Balad, Jeddah’s historic district, was alight with youthful energy as Vogue Arabia magazine’s first block party, Hai Vogue, came to town. On Feb. 8 and Feb. 9, the space was filled until the small hours with mini activations and expertly curated spaces showcasing talks, performances and, of course, the big reveal of the February … Devamını oku
JAKARTA: Around 100,000 people filled a Jakarta stadium Saturday for a huge rally in support of Indonesian presidential election front runner Prabowo Subianto, just days ahead of one of the world’s biggest one-day votes. Supporters also turned out in their tens of thousands for the final rallies of his rival candidates — former provincial governors … Devamını oku
The King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company announced on Wednesday a series of groundbreaking partnerships and collaborations at the second edition of the Public Investment Fund’s Private Sector Forum, held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh on Feb. 6 – 7. The strategic alliances emphasize KAFD’s commitment to enhancing the … Devamını oku