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Frank Igwealor book argues Christian antisemitism is a contradiction
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Frank Ikechukwu Igwealor has released a new book that argues Christians cannot coherently worship the God of the Bible while despising Israel.
Dom Art Gallery debuts at Tokyo Gendai with Kirill Makarov solo booth
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Dubai-based Dom Art Gallery is making its first Tokyo Gendai appearance from Sept. 10-13, 2026, with a solo booth of works by Kirill Makarov.
G6X7 raises $20 million to expand contemporary art platform
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G6X7, the contemporary art and visual technology platform founded by Gal Fridman, said it completed a private funding round of about $20 million with investors from Japan and the United Arab Emirates.
Mal opens global waitlist for AI-native Islamic finance platform
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Mal opened a global waitlist on September 10, 2026, three months after getting in-principle approval from the UAE central bank.
Smile makeover market seen reaching $6.11 billion by 2030
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The global smile makeover market is projected to grow from $4.42 billion in 2026 to $6.11 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
GAIA Culture enters UAE with Noor Bahjat tokenization deal
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GAIA Culture has launched in the UAE with Syrian artist Noor Bahjat as its first Middle East artist to adopt a tokenized brand-equity financing model.
New book revisits Egypt’s lost gospels and Jesus’ early message
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Thomas Paul Emerson has released a new book that examines ancient Christian gospels discovered in Egypt in 1945 and argues they broaden the historical view of Jesus’ life and teachings.
Gaya Culture enters UAE market with Noor Bahjat partnership
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Gaya Culture has expanded into the UAE by naming Syrian contemporary artist Noor Bahjat as the first artist in the Middle East to adopt its tokenized brand-ownership model.
Mal opens global waitlist for AI-native Islamic finance platform
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Mal opened its global waitlist on September 9, 2026, three months after gaining in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE. The Abu Dhabi-based platform says it will use AI-native technology to unify payments, money transfers,…
More than 200 Iranian artists join global relief initiative
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Continuum: Artist Relief for Iran is bringing more than 500 original works from over 200 artists and galleries across Iran into an international sales and visibility push.
Irany releases mariachi single honoring Mexican roots and self-worth
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Mexican-American singer, musician and accordionist Irany has released “Ahora Sí Quieres Querer,” a mariachi single out Sept. 4, 2026 on digital platforms.
Saudi Arabia’s social responsibility forum returns to Riyadh in October
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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development will host the second International Social Responsibility Forum in Riyadh on Oct. 5-6, 2026, under the patronage of King Salman.
Keemart and DSCA keep student art collection on sale
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Keemart and the Down Syndrome Charitable Association are continuing an art initiative that lets 17 DSCA students in Saudi Arabia showcase and sell their work through the Keeta app. Each SAR 39 purchase sends SAR 10 to DSCA’s educational and…
San Francisco Turkish Festival returns to Embarcadero Plaza with artisans, dogs and food
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The 3rd Annual San Francisco Turkish Festival takes over Embarcadero Plaza on Sept. 12–13 with free admission, 48 vendors and performers representing Türkiye and the wider Turkic world.
Christian Briggs says tariffs, sanctions are leverage in U.S. talks with Canada, China and Iran
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Economist Christian Briggs told NTD News that Washington is using tariffs, sanctions and market access as negotiating tools, not just punishment, in disputes involving Canada, China and Iran. He said the outcome could shape trade, energy flows and…
Five Chinese sculpture makers target 2026 public art demand
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Jiangsu Xinyesheng Sculpture Co., Ltd. is positioning itself for 2026 public and commercial art projects with custom fabrication, export logistics and installation support.
Valerio Zezur's memoir and material art gain international reach
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Italian-Ukrainian artist Valerio Zezur is extending his autobiographical project with an English-language memoir while his mixed-media paintings draw new interest in Tokyo, Berlin and Dubai.
ODBT pitches independent advisory model for Middle East growth
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ODBT Strategic Consulting is highlighting a senior-led advisory model built for cross-border work in the Middle East and other regulated markets.
Arabian Falcons FC launches Premier League-style academy in Dubai
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Arabian Falcons FC has launched Arabian Falcons Academy in Dubai, opening what the club calls a Premier League-standard pathway for players ages 6 to 16. The academy starts with a free trial week Aug. 24-28 at JA Sports Complex and is designed to…
Hair of Istanbul tells patients how to compare transplant packages in Türkiye
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Hair of Istanbul has published a guide for international patients weighing hair transplant offers in Türkiye, warning that package prices can hide major differences in what is included.
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