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Meteorite-inlaid sword draws crowds at Saudi falcons exhibition
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A sword inlaid with meteorite fragments and priced at $533,000 is on display at the Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 in Riyadh.
HIKA brings Seki swordcraft to Kickstarter with SUMINAMI chef’s knife
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HIKA, the consumer brand of Daiwa Gravure Co., Ltd., is launching SUMINAMI, a Japan-made Gyuto chef’s knife developed in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture.
aixplain and Syriatel mark first Saudi AI infrastructure deployment in Syria
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aixplain and Syriatel Telecom ratified a memorandum at LEAP in Riyadh to celebrate what they called the first Saudi AI infrastructure deployment in Syria.
Taski launches Japanese Damascus knife duo for pre-order
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Tokyo-based douzo inc. has introduced two new Taski knives ahead of their fall shipping windows, with pre-orders now open at a 15% discount.
RTVI releases Syria field report on post-Assad conditions
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RTVI has published a field report from correspondent Katya Kazanchuk examining Syria after Assad, following sanctions relief and the rise of a transitional government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
U.S.–Syria thaw opens door to investment and tech partnerships
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Diplomatic changes between Washington and Damascus are prompting business leaders and technology companies to reassess Syria’s long-term economic potential.
Zayed Sustainability Prize names 2027 finalists after record global entry
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The Zayed Sustainability Prize has unveiled its 2027 finalists after receiving a record 10,233 submissions from 177 countries, up 32% year over year.
KnifeLegends spotlights knife makers Michael Walker and Antonio Fogarizzu
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KnifeLegends is featuring custom work from Michael Leon Walker of Taos, New Mexico, and Antonio Fogarizzu of Pattada, Sardinia, Italy.
Josiah Queen books first arena tour for spring 2027
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Josiah Queen will launch his first arena tour, the Damascus Road Tour, across 17 cities in the U.S. and Canada beginning April 8, 2027. The run follows the release of his new album Damascus Road and marks a major step up for one of Christian…
Syrian archaeologists saved 30,000 Deir ez-Zor artifacts during ISIS advance
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New research from the University of Sharjah details how Syrian archaeologists moved about 30,000 museum objects out of the Deir ez-Zor Museum in 2014 and 2015 as ISIS threatened to overrun the city.
Anour releases debut album after viral singles drive 500,000-stream breakout
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Damascus-born, Montreal-based singer-songwriter Anour released her 14-track debut album on Aug. 14, following viral attention for singles including “I Am” and “Love Should Feel Good.” The project builds on a fast-rising profile shaped by…
Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner raises more than $500,000 for veterans
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The annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner returned to Nashville on Sept. 10 and raised more than $500,000 for The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project.
Kadir Mayel blends engineering and filmmaking in Los Angeles
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Filmmaker and cinematographer Kadir Mayel is building a multidisciplinary body of work in Los Angeles that combines technical precision with internationally shaped storytelling.
Genetic Alliance rebrands global rare disease genomics network as RISE
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Genetic Alliance has renamed its global no-cost rare disease sequencing program from iHope to RISE, reflecting a network that now spans nine laboratories, 26 clinical sites and two software partners across 19 countries.
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.
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.
Off Leash K9 Training Portland expands focus on aggressive and reactive dogs
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Off Leash K9 Training Portland is highlighting an eight-lesson behavior modification program for dogs with aggression and reactivity issues across the Portland metro area.
Off Leash K9 Training Portland adds 10-day and 15-day Stay & Train options
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Off Leash K9 Training Portland is rolling out new daytime Stay & Train programs that let dogs train during the day and return home each evening.
KnifeLegends spotlights collectible knives by Buster Warenski and John W. Smith
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KnifeLegends LLC is featuring collectible custom knives from Buster Warenski and John W. Smith, highlighting two makers whose work shaped the history of handmade knives.
KnifeLegends spotlights collectible knives by Warenski and Smith
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KnifeLegends LLC is highlighting collectible custom knives by Buster Warenski and John W. Smith, two makers whose work helped shape handmade knife craftsmanship.
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