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MrBeast and Chris Hemsworth at Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi. Photo: Visit Abu Dhabi

MrBeast and Chris Hemsworth visit Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi

The YouTuber and Marvel star took pictures together as they enjoyed the new museum, as well as teamLab Phenomena

Art fairs worth travelling to in 2026, from Cairo and Doha to Miami and Sydney

YouTuber Ms Rachel organises New York exhibition of artworks by children in Gaza

'One big family': UAE National Orchestra prepares for its first show and tour

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ExclusiveGeorge RR Martin has planned more Westeros books than originally thought

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Dozens of authors boycott Adelaide Festival after it drops Palestinian writer
Cherry on the cake: Iraqi filmmaker nominated for Directors Guild America Awards

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All Her Fault star Duke McCloud delivers one of the cutest moments at the Golden Globes. Reuters

Golden Globes 2026 top moments: Mullets, memes and memorable messages

From standout speeches to red-carpet looks, Hollywood’s awards season opened with highlights that echoed well beyond Beverly Hills

Golden Globes 2026 full winners list from KPop Demon Hunters to Owen Cooper

Mark Ruffalo and his wife, actress Sunrise Coigney, on the Golden Globes red carpet. AFP

Palestine and ICE protest messages on Golden Globes red carpet

Noah Wyle breaks down what The Pitt season two is really about

Karayr is a crowdfunded short film shot in Jordan. Photo: Nechteh Apelian

Arab futurist short film Karayr sets its sights on the Oscars after HollyShorts Dubai win

The lives and legacies of Fairuz’s four children

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Lebanese star Fairuz’s youngest son Hali dies months after brother Ziad Rahbani

How Hollywood actors are helping Palestinian films find audiences

InterviewWho is Sepideh Moafi, Iranian actor and Dr Al-Hashimi in The Pitt?

Peter Claffey stars as Ser Duncan the Tall in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Photo: HBO

Review: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms strips Westeros back to what matters

By shifting focus from spectacle to companionship, HBO’s new series rediscovers what made George RR Martin’s fantasy world endure

ExclusiveGeorge RR Martin has planned more Westeros books than originally thought

Golden Globes 2026 top moments: Mullets, memes and memorable messages

Story behind Hind Rajab actress's Palestinian tatreez dress at Golden Globes

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Golden Globes 2026 full winners list from KPop Demon Hunters to Owen Cooper

Palestine and ICE protest messages on Golden Globes red carpet

Noah Wyle breaks down what The Pitt season two is really about

Anne by Alex Katz at the 2025 Art Cologne fair. AFP

Art fairs worth travelling to in 2026, from Cairo and Doha to Miami and Sydney

Guide to 13 exhibitions shaping international art calendar in year ahead

Israel's participation at Venice Biennale 2026 sparks calls for boycott

UAE art guide: Exhibitions to see, including Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel study

From performance to plate, RAK Art 2026 Festival spotlights civilisation

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Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah was scheduled to speak at Adelaide Writers' Week. Photo: Macquarie University

Adelaide Writers’ Week cancelled after board disinvites Palestinian author

More than 180 authors boycotted the event after organisers dropped Randa Abdel-Fattah from the programme

Dozens of authors boycott Adelaide Festival after it drops Palestinian writer

Sharjah Festival of African Literature returns with continent's leading voices

American translator of Omani novel wins Dh20,000 Saif Ghobash Banipal prize

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