Culture and Innovation

Oman introduces visa free travel to boost tourism
13/04/2023 09:35

Oman introduces visa free travel to boost tourism

As part of an effort to revamp its tourism industry, Oman announced last week that it was launching visa free travel for nationals from 103 countries, Al-Monitor reports
Asian Cup starts in Qatar next January
08/04/2023 07:00

Asian Cup starts in Qatar next January

The next edition of the Asian Cup will be held in Qatar from Jan. 12 to Feb. 10 in 2024, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed on Wednesday, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Asia's largest flower market in Kunming
07/04/2023 07:00

Asia's largest flower market in Kunming

The rising consumption demands of fresh flowers since the beginning of 2023 has invigorated the Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, Yunnan province, according to China Daily.
The K-wave
06/04/2023 08:00

The K-wave

The very first subtitled film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. The first ever video to get over one billion views on YouTube. What do they all have in common? They are all part of the hallyu, or cultural wave that started in South Korea and seems to be slowly conquering the world.
Qatar celebrates Garangao
05/04/2023 07:00

Qatar celebrates Garangao

A wide range of activities and attractions has been lined up for Garangao celebrations at different locations in Qatar, Gulf Times writes, adding that souqs and hypermarkets have also been busy in the run-up to Garangao as families gathered to purchase goodies for the occasion, a traditional celebration that coincides with the 14th night of Ramadan.
Two Uzbek universities in the world's top 500
04/04/2023 06:56

Two Uzbek universities in the world's top 500

QS World University Rankings international rating agency announced the results of the 2023 Subject Rankings of world universities. Two universities in Uzbekistan were included in the rating, Daryo reported, citing the Ministry of Higher Education.
Japan’s cherry blossom season is officially here!
26/03/2023 07:31

Japan’s cherry blossom season is officially here!

The Japanese government has announced that the official start of the cherry blossom season is now in effect. This season, which usually starts in late March to early April, came a bit early due to warm weather.
Nowruz celebrated around the world
23/03/2023 13:12

Nowruz celebrated around the world

More than 300 million people celebrated the Persian New Year, which has been observed for more than 3,000 years in different regions, including the Balkans, the Black Sea Basin, the Caucasus, Central Asia, the Middle East and others, Al Jazeera writes. This year, Nowruz took place on Monday the 20th of March. 
Ramadan set to begin on Thursday
23/03/2023 12:15

Ramadan set to begin on Thursday

The Ramadan crescent moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday evening, meaning the holy month will officially begin on Thursday instead of Wednesday, Alarabiya news writes.
Hungarian ambassador of Asian gastronomy
20/03/2023 15:00

Hungarian ambassador of Asian gastronomy

Hungarians became aware of Li Mengyi’s name thanks to a highly watched show on one of the country’s leading television channels. The young Chinese lady completed the tasks with a skill that put experienced chefs to shame, finishing the televised competition in second place.
Thai government issues gastronomy guidebook
19/03/2023 08:07

Thai government issues gastronomy guidebook

The Thai government has just cooked up something delicious – a mouth-watering e-guidebook aimed at promoting gastronomy tourism for Muslim and foreign visitors alike, Thaiger writes.
Astana Opera to celebrate Qurmaghazy’s 200th anniversary
17/03/2023 08:02

Astana Opera to celebrate Qurmaghazy’s 200th anniversary

The bicentenary of the birth of the famous composer Qurmanghazy Saghyrbaiuly is a very important event in the life of Kazakhstan, which is why the Astana Opera celebrates the anniversary with a rich program in March.
Holi, the Hindu festival of colour
16/03/2023 08:00

Holi, the Hindu festival of colour

On March 8, Holi, the Hindu festival of colour began around the world, marked by raucous parties where people throw and smear coloured powder on each other, Vestnik Kavkaza reports.
Thailand welcomes Chinese tourists
08/03/2023 12:00

Thailand welcomes Chinese tourists

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently reported that the kingdom recorded 161,540 Chinese tourists from Jan. 1 to Feb. 15, and it seems likely the target of 300,000 for the first quarter will be met, Xinhua reports.
MNB brings Hungarian art to Seoul and Abu Dhabi
06/03/2023 16:16

MNB brings Hungarian art to Seoul and Abu Dhabi

A selection of contemporary art from the collection of Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB), Hungary’s central bank was shown in Abu Dhabi and Seoul.
120 years of the Martian - Neumann 2023 programme year
06/03/2023 16:02

120 years of the Martian - Neumann 2023 programme year

On the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the birth of John von Neumann, the Jon von Neumann University in Kecskemét and the John von Neumann University Foundation launched the Neumann 2023 programme series.

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