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February 06, 2025

Baghdad - ALsharqiya February 6: The competent courts in Iraq have begun implementing the second amendment to the General Amnesty Law, in accordance with the directive of the Presidency of the Supreme Judicial Council, which nullified the jurisdictional order issued by the Federal Court to stop the implementation of the law. The courts of appeal in the southern regions and the middle Euphrates, led by the courts of Basra Governorate, proceeded to implement the general amnesty law, in accordance with what was decided by the Supreme Judicial Council in Iraq in its last session, in accordance with the texts and instructions issued by the same council. The presidency of the Diwaniyah Court of Appeal directed the governorate’s courts to continue implementing the amended general amnesty law. According to a document signed by the President of the Qadisiyah Court of Appeal, based on the decisions of the “four” Supreme Judicial Council, it was decided to proceed with implementing the second amendment law to the General Amnesty Law No. 27 of 2016, in accordance with its texts and instructions, and to direct all Diwaniyah courts to implement this general amnesty decision. The Najaf Criminal Court decided to release a convict under Article 406 of the Penal Code, after including him in the General Amnesty Law, in compliance with the Supreme Judicial Council’s directive to implement the General Amnesty Law. The document showed that the Najaf Criminal Court included a convict under Article 405 of the Penal Code in the general amnesty, in application of the terms and instructions of the law, after the complainant dropped his case, despite the jurisdictional order issued by the Federal Court, which The Supreme Judicial Council considered it a "non-binding order."

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January 21, 2025

London - ALsharqiya January 21: Smart TV screens are constantly connected to the Internet, which has prompted the manufacturing companies and operating system developers to pay special attention to these electronic devices. This constant connection allows the collection of data related to the user's location and the way he uses the TV, even if he has not registered an account with the relevant companies.

According to the German consumer protection organization "Consumer Reports", smart TVs collect valuable information, such as what the user watches, when and where he watches it, as well as how he watches it and for how long. Although this data collection cannot be completely stopped in a simple way, users can at least reduce the level of tracking and spying on their activities by disabling some technologies such as "Automatic Content Detection" (ACR) and changing some other settings.

ACR technology recognizes the content the user watches on the smart TV, regardless of its source. By analyzing this data, recommendations are made for content that may interest the user. Although this feature may be useful at times, the data collected can also be used for targeted advertising or for other purposes that are difficult to verify how it is processed or removed.

Data collection methods vary from device to device, but most smart TVs rely on technologies to collect user data. Therefore, it is important for the user to search for the privacy and data protection settings in the device’s application menu and adjust them according to their preferences. If the user wants to turn off ACR or other data measurements at the operating system level, they can find options to disable these functions in the TV’s settings menus. Sometimes, this includes adjusting the “Advertising Identifier” which helps reduce tracking by resetting it periodically.

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October 23, 2023

Saudi Arabia - Al Sharqiya, October 23: For the first time, the city of Riyadh hosts a special fashion week that puts it on the global fashion map. About 30 Saudi-origin brands participate in this event, contributing to enhancing the development of the Saudi fashion sector at the local and global levels.

This week's activities, which extend from October 20 to 23, began with an opening dinner that brought together about 250 influential figures in the world of fashion. It includes an exhibition of products designed by local brands and 16 live fashion shows.

This event is being organized by the Saudi Fashion Authority, which revealed that the fashion industry in the Kingdom enjoys the highest growth rates among the most prosperous markets, citing a report entitled “The State of Fashion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2023.”

The first show at Riyadh Fashion Week was signed by designer Muhammad Ashi and titled “8 PM: An Evening in Riyadh.” It was inspired by the magical desert nights decorated with sand dunes, the glow of the moon, and the brilliance of the stars. Ashi had previously presented his shows in Paris, and he is the first Saudi designer to participate in the activities of the Haute Couture Week in Paris, and he was also officially accepted into the French Haute Couture Federation.

Among the striking presentations presented this week, we mention the presentation of designer Adnan Akbar, whose designs were inspired by the nature of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its terrain. This is the first time he has displayed his largest designs inside the Kingdom after he had presented them outside the Kingdom in recent years.

Designer Tima Abed presented a group of looks that were accompanied by innovative accessories and luxurious embroidery that covered outfits that were executed in classic colors such as black, gold, and red. As for designer Youssef Akbar, he made sure that his designs were accompanied by long gloves, thick colored socks, and black sunglasses.

Atelier Hekayat used ruffles to decorate its outfits, which were also covered with pearls and polka dots, while the Pavone brand, by its designer Shouq Al Mubarak, presented luxurious looks that were distinguished by their modern character and included cocktail dresses, evening wear, and wedding dresses.

The colors of her collection varied between white, black, and light pink, which added a romantic touch to the looks. In her presentation, designer Hala Al-Gharabawi relied on designs that were distinguished by their large sizes and luxurious materials that are appropriate for the most prestigious occasions.

October 20, 2023

Dubai-Alsharqiya October 20: The “Christie’s Dubai Online Watch Auction”, which can be participated in between October 5 and 19, will witness the presentation of a group of very precious and rare watches, the most prominent of which is a watch bearing the sign “a unique masterpiece”, as it sparkles with a wide, flat diamond. “Portrait” pieces add a charming sparkle to the blue dial with gold indexes and hands.

This timepiece is accompanied by a digital copy of the certificate of origin dated January 18, 1994. It is a unique watch from Patek Philippe made of 18-karat white gold and equipped with an interlocking bracelet and a case whose design takes the form of a sparkling diamond that covers the face of the dial with a bright touch, which makes the estimated value of this watch range from Between 1 and 2 million dollars.

About this watch, Remy Julia, Head of Watches for the Middle East, Africa and India at Christie’s, said: “Integrated into the design of this watch is one of the most prominent precious stones in the world, a flat diamond weighing 13.43 carats, which is the third largest known diamond in the world. The watch was given to one of Patek Philippe's customers who owned this charming diamond. He commissioned the Swiss house to implement it as part of the design of an exceptional watch in 1990, and after 4 years had passed, the watch was delivered to its owner.

The peculiarity of this watch lies in the use of diamonds to perform a specific function instead of just showing off their aesthetics. This situation applies to flat diamonds, which are known as “portrait” diamonds, the implementation of which requires high levels of craftsmanship and mastery in cutting gemstones.

This type of diamond gained its name from the nature of its use in protecting small “portraits” that adorned medals and necklaces in the period extending between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries.

This cut adds a bright sparkle to the flat face of the diamond, which enhances the clarity of the watch face as it allows more light to pass through compared to the crystal face. It crowns the blue dial with its mesmerizing lustre.

Among the rare pieces also included in this auction is a group of Rolex watches equipped with Arabic dials and gifted by Sultan Qaboos, the former ruler of the Sultanate of Oman. These watches were made in yellow gold and date back to the year 1974. Some of them bear the logo of the dagger, which is considered a national symbol in the Sultanate of Oman, while others bear the signature of “Qaboos.” The estimated value of each watch ranges between 35 and 55 thousand dollars.

October 16, 2023

Dubai-Al Sharqiya, October 16: The presence of British model Naomi Campbell was a surprise at the end of Dubai Fashion Week.

She appeared alongside Malaysian designers Risman Nordin and Rosini Jamil during the show that concluded this week's events. Veteran model Naomi Campbell is considered one of the icons of international fashion, and one of the most influential figures in the fashion industry today. Her participation in presenting the final look from the show of the Malaysian house Rizman Ruzaimi was a big surprise, prompting the house’s designers to comment on this participation on their social media accounts with the phrase, “Dreams come true.”

This is the second time that this house participates in Dubai Fashion Week, after its first participation in the spring and summer season of 2023. Naomi appeared in a black look that was completely covered with embroidery, and the collection that was presented was inspired by a Malaysian folk legend. The designs are distinguished by their vibrant colors, such as orange, gold, and turquoise, and are decorated with traditional embroideries.

The last day of Dubai Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 also witnessed a show by the famous Filipino designer Michael Cinco, who evoked an atmosphere inspired by Spanish civilization in his third show on this topic. The show included more than 55 looks, some of which were dominated by a flamenco atmosphere. The show opened with a group of red and black designs, and then began using refreshing colors such as light green and white. All designs were distinguished by their luxurious materials and embroidery that covered both women's and men's fashions.

October 14, 2023

Dubai-Al Sharqiya, October 14: Dubai Fashion Week has been able to prove itself as an important station on the global fashion map and as a platform that brings together talent from various parts of the world. During its current activities, it is witnessing the participation of more than 25 designers representing 12 countries from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the Arab Levant. Southeast Asia and North and South Americas.

The opening of Dubai Spring/Summer Fashion Week 2024 was accompanied by the presentation of Carolina Herrera House, in the presence of its creative director, Wes Gordon, who was a guest of honor at this week’s events. He presented the same collection that was previously presented recently during New York Fashion Week and was distinguished by its lines inspired by the nineties of the last century. It was remarkable for her extensive use of light yellow and the floral print that appeared on many of her looks.

The activities of Dubai Fashion Week extend from the 9th to the 15th of this October. This event comes as a result of cooperation between the Dubai Design District and the Arab Fashion Council. Among the remarkable shows that it includes, we mention the show of designer Dima Ayyad, which she previously presented during the activities of Paris Fashion Week last September. It was re-introduced on the fourth day of Dubai Fashion Week. Her collection was distinguished by the use of bright materials, while maintaining neutrality in the field of colors, which included only the color pink to add lively touches to the looks.

In her show, designer Zeina Zaki presented more than 70 special occasion looks, through which she summarized her concept of elegance for the coming season. The show opened with a group of cocktail dresses that were mixed with sparkling touches. Later, long dresses that were made with luxurious materials such as velvet, tulle, and lace appeared. , and bytes.

As for the colors, the collection was decorated with shades of a classic nature, most notably black, white, green, indigo, red, gray, and beige.

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September 15, 2024

Beirut - Asharqia September 15: Elias Khoury is one of the most prominent novelists and thinkers in contemporary Arabic literature. Born in Beirut in 1948, his name has become synonymous with literary creativity and cultural criticism in the Arab world. Khoury is considered one of the prominent voices that contributed to shaping the contemporary Arabic literary scene, and has enriched Arabic literature with a number of works that address social, political and cultural issues. Among his most prominent novels is “Bab al-Shams”, which is considered one of his most important and prominent novels. The novel deals with the history of Palestine and the impact of the Nakba on the lives of Palestinians, and is considered a powerful literary testimony to suffering and displacement. The novel is based on personal and public experience, which contributes to presenting a deep human and emotional image of the Palestinian conflict. Khoury is also a prominent thinker, and his works have touched on various topics related to identity, culture and social criticism. He also has significant contributions to literary criticism and journalism, writing articles that analyze and deconstruct political and cultural developments in the Arab world. In his works, Elias Khoury does not stop at the boundaries of narrative fiction only, but seeks to present critical and narrative visions that reflect the social and cultural changes taking place in the region. Through his works, he was able to touch on human concerns and raise important questions about identity and existence in diverse contexts. The passing of Elias Khoury is a great loss to Arabic literature and world literature in general, as he was always a creative thinker who challenged prevailing ideas and contributed to enriching cultural dialogue. His works remain a source of inspiration for future generations and a key to understanding many aspects of Arab history and culture.