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Red Sea Documentary Film Days Draws Crowds in Jeddah

The Red Sea Documentary Film Days captivated audiences in Jeddah between June 6 and 9 with a diverse lineup of documentaries. (SPA)
The Red Sea Documentary Film Days captivated audiences in Jeddah between June 6 and 9 with a diverse lineup of documentaries. (SPA)
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Red Sea Documentary Film Days Draws Crowds in Jeddah

The Red Sea Documentary Film Days captivated audiences in Jeddah between June 6 and 9 with a diverse lineup of documentaries. (SPA)
The Red Sea Documentary Film Days captivated audiences in Jeddah between June 6 and 9 with a diverse lineup of documentaries. (SPA)

The Red Sea Documentary Film Days, a collaboration between the Red Sea Film Festival and Art Jameel, captivated audiences in Jeddah between June 6 and 9 with a diverse lineup of documentaries. Screenings took place at Hayy Jameel, offering a rich cinematic experience, the Saudi Press Agency said on Monday.
The program had a captivating mix of films. Personal stories intertwined with explorations of cultural and historical issues, sparking lively audience interest and discussions.
Engaging dialogue sessions with filmmakers offered deeper insights into the creative process. Workshops delved into the technical aspects of documentary filmmaking, covering cinematography and classification, added SPA.
The Red Sea Documentary Film Days featured six documentaries, some of which received support from the Red Sea Fund of the Red Sea Film Foundation.

These films offer a compelling array of narratives that interest both documentary enthusiasts and casual filmgoers.

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Sydney Closes Nine Beaches Due to Mysterious Ball-Shaped Debris

A handout photo made available by the Northern Beaches Council shows samples of the unidentified ball-shaped debris found washed ashore at Manly Beach and eight other beaches in Sydney's north, New South Wales, Australia, 14 January 2025. (EPA/Northern Beaches Council / Handout)
A handout photo made available by the Northern Beaches Council shows samples of the unidentified ball-shaped debris found washed ashore at Manly Beach and eight other beaches in Sydney's north, New South Wales, Australia, 14 January 2025. (EPA/Northern Beaches Council / Handout)
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Sydney Closes Nine Beaches Due to Mysterious Ball-Shaped Debris

A handout photo made available by the Northern Beaches Council shows samples of the unidentified ball-shaped debris found washed ashore at Manly Beach and eight other beaches in Sydney's north, New South Wales, Australia, 14 January 2025. (EPA/Northern Beaches Council / Handout)
A handout photo made available by the Northern Beaches Council shows samples of the unidentified ball-shaped debris found washed ashore at Manly Beach and eight other beaches in Sydney's north, New South Wales, Australia, 14 January 2025. (EPA/Northern Beaches Council / Handout)

Nine beaches in Sydney, including well-known Manly beach, were closed to bathers on Tuesday after small white and grey balls of debris washed up on the shores at the height of the summer holiday season.

Northern Beaches Council said it was working on safely removing the matter. Most of the samples of the ball-shaped debris were the size of marbles, with some larger, it said in a statement.

Sydney's ocean beaches, famed for golden sand and clean water, draw tourists from around the globe.

Beachgoers were advised to avoid Manly, Dee Why, Long Reef, Queenscliff, Freshwater, North and South Curl Curl, North Steyne and North Narrabeen beaches until further notice and keep away from the material while the clean-up and investigations continued.

Authorities said they were working closely with the state's environmental agency to collect samples of the debris for testing.

Last October, several beaches including the iconic Bondi east of downtown Sydney were shut after thousands of black balls appeared on the shores.

An inquiry later found that those balls were formed from fatty acids, chemicals similar to those in cosmetics and cleaning products, as well as hair, food waste and other materials associated with wastewater.