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Cairo to Host the Grand Ball of Monte-Carlo for the First Time at Abdeen Palace
This November, Cairo will host one of the world’s most prestigious royal galas for the very first time. The Grand Ball of Monte-Carlo – “Royalty on the Nile” will take place on November 8, 2025, inside the historic Abdeen Palace, bringing royal...
Prince Albert of Monaco attends the official inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum
Prince Albert of Monaco has just showed his pictures from a trip to Egypt, for the official inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum. The pictures have been shared in an official Instagram post that offered even more insights into the day’s...
CULTURE, ECONOMY & IDENTITY-PRESERVE THE SOUL, NOT THE SHELL — WHY ST. KITTS & NEVIS MUST CHOOSE AUTHENTICITY OVER ARTIFICIAL LUXURY
SKN TIMES FEATURE | BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — November 1, 2025 — In an age when islands across the globe are remaking themselves to look like carbon copies of Dubai, Monaco, and Miami, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis stands at a defining...
A sacred icon with miraculous powers arrives in Monaco
On 3 November, the most venerated Orthodox relic in the world, the Kursk Root Icon, will be hosted in Monte-Carlo during a special visit. A centuries-old spiritual treasure Discovered in the 13th century, the holy image has radiated divine grace...
Charles Leclerc And Alexandra Saint Mleux Are Officially Engaged
All engines are go for Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and rising paddock style star Alexandra Saint Mleux, who announced their engagement via Instagram on Sunday, October 2. The couple, who have been dating since early 2023, shared the news in a joint...
Who Is Charles Leclerc’s Art-Loving Fiancée, Alexandra Saint Mleux?
Every year, as the Melbourne Grand Prix excitement hits Australia, we review our intel on our favourite drivers. Top of that list? Charles Leclerc. Leclerc has had all eyes on him since becoming the youngest driver to join Ferrari’s Formula One...
Monaco unveils 2025 €2 coin honouring the Marquisate of Les Baux
As part of a new commemorative series launched in 2025, the Principality of Monaco is issuing a €2 proof coin dedicated to the historic Marquisate of Les Baux — a symbolic title held by Hereditary Prince Jacques since birth. The release forms part...
Monaco’s Collège Charles III to Roll Out Standard Uniforms for All Students in 2026
Monaco’s Collège Charles III will introduce a compulsory school uniform for all pupils starting in February 2026, marking the first time a public secondary school in the Principality has adopted a full uniform policy. The decision, announced by...
What to know about the King's remote private estate that will be Andrew's new home
A remote and private estate of King Charles III will soon become the new home of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the British monarch's younger brother disgraced over his friendship with the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move to...
Oceania Cruises® Reveals 2027-2028 Voyage of Collections
Whether it’s a Once-in-a-Lifetime Destination or a Perennial Favourite, Oceania Cruises’ Intimate, Luxurious Ships Offer Travellers the Ultimate Luxury of Choice PUBLISHED : 3 Nov 2025 at 10:05 Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary and...
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu says true AI creativity emerges outside its training distribution
Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu has re-ignited the debate on whether or not AI vs Creativity with his post on ‘X’. Since AI systems are evolving day by day thanks to it’s training on complex data sets. However with the onset of advanced Artificial General...
Monaco Red Nose Day set to return with special collector’s edition
Monaco will once again turn red this December as Les Enfants de Frankie celebrates two decades of its popular fundraising tradition. The charity’s 21st Monaco Red Nose Day takes place on December 6th, timed to coincide with Saint Nicholas Day....
Emotional connections: Series: Marketing Ghana’s One Square Mile project through culture and global icons
By Sammy CRABBE In the first two articles of this series, we examined how the One Square Mile Project can be marketed through cultural ambassadors – beginning with Ghana’s diaspora stars who embody both heritage and global influence. Yet cultural...
Claude Makelele, from legend at the Santiago Bernabeu to protagonist in the Miss Universe 2025 pageant
Former French footballer Claude Makelele, a multi-champion with Real Madrid and World Cup runner-up with his national team, will be part of the Miss Universe 2025 gala, which will take place on November 21 at the Impact Arena in Pak Kret,...
Miraculous 13th century icon to visit Monaco’s Orthodox Church
A revered religious artefact, said to possess miraculous healing powers, will be displayed at St Elena’s Parish in Monte-Carlo on Monday evening. The Kursk-Root Icon, one of Orthodox Christianity’s most venerated relics, will be available for...
Monaco inaugurates new honorary consulate in Warsaw to strengthen ties with Poland
On 21st October, the Principality of Monaco formally opened its new honorary consulate in Warsaw, broadening diplomatic and economic engagement with Poland. The ceremony marked a milestone in the relationship between the two nations, as Monaco’s...
Monaco U16 rugby squad embarks on Georgia training camp
The under‑16 national squad of the Fédération Monégasque de Rugby (FMR), under the patronage of Princess Charlene of Monaco, will travel to Georgia from 27th October to 1st for a week‑long preparation camp ahead of the Dubai 7s tournament. The 16...
Legend of Pink Panthers reborn as Louvre heist echoes Monte Carlo's daring 2008 robbery
A lightning-fast jewel theft at the Louvre mirrors the Pink Panthers' Monte Carlo heist back in 2008, reviving fears that the world's most elusive robbers are back The recent heist at the Musée du Louvre in Paris has revived echoes of the...
The glory of Egypt's long-awaited museum
An idea that took seed more than 30 years ago, and has been 21 years in the making, is finally ready to bear fruit. For 108 million Egyptians, the wait for the Grand Egyptian Museum – it is walking distance from the Giza pyramids – is finally...
NeueHouse bankruptcy leaves Monaco’s future flagship building without brand
A dramatic bankruptcy in the United States has left Monaco’s newest architectural centrepiece without a tenant. The Renzo Piano-advised building replacing the former Portier roundabout — once set to host the European flagship of luxury co-working...