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Michael Kelly filmed Jack Ryan: Ghost War in Dubai. Photo: Prime Video

Michael Kelly on the bond he built with Dubai while filming Jack Ryan: Ghost War

The actor recalls his skyscraper stunt and how his friendship with John Krasinski changed the series

Red Sea Film Festival cancels 2026 event

At Tokyo Game Show, two Abu Dhabi gamers find fame as Street Fighter stars

'The global stage is coming back' with return of Dubai film festival

Young Arabs want more Arabic content – but say much of it feels outdated

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A man attends the Tokyo Game Show 2026 in Chiba City, Japan. AFP

Abu Dhabi studio Red Dunes makes a bigger play for Japan at Tokyo Game Show

Publisher returns to event with nine titles, a souq-inspired stand and ambitions that stretch well beyond the UAE

Sing to your own tune: Fatima on why UAE artists need to back their original music

Music & On-stage

Egyptian acting great Omar Sharif at Dubai International Film Festival in 2009. Getty Images

Omar Sharif to Tom Cruise: Looking back at Dubai film festival's best years

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi tickets go on sale ahead of grand opening

Assala began her concert by singing Syria Janna, a track she released after the fall of the Assad regime. AFP

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Assala returns to Syrian stage for first time in more than 16 years

Music & On-stage

Fayez Al Saeed brings Emirati music to the UAE National Orchestra

Music & On-stage

Dubai International Film Festival to return after decade-long break

Tokyo Game Show offers glimpse of gaming’s next chapter – with UAE in the mix

From Galileo to Grendizer: Eight rare finds at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

Michael Kelly filmed Jack Ryan: Ghost War in Dubai. Photo: Prime Video

Michael Kelly on the bond he built with Dubai while filming Jack Ryan: Ghost War

The actor recalls his skyscraper stunt and how his friendship with John Krasinski changed the series

'The global stage is coming back' with return of Dubai film festival

Physical 100: Italy - Who's out, who's still in and what are the challenges?

Omar Sharif to Tom Cruise: Looking back at Dubai film festival's best years

IIFA Awards 2027 Abu Dhabi hosts, performers and ticket prices announced

Dubai International Film Festival to return after decade-long break

Emmy Awards 2026 full winners list: Widow's Bay breaks record with 14 wins

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi tickets go on sale from September 18. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi tickets go on sale ahead of grand opening

Frank Gehry-designed museum to open on Saadiyat Island in December

Syria's first Art Week seeks to revive cultural scene after years of war

Christie’s to hold first Abu Dhabi fine-art auction ahead of landmark UAE season

Rizq Art Initiative exhibition finds meaning in the patterns of everyday life

Kalima Reading Club sets a world record at Zayed National Museum on September 21. Victor Besa / The National

Zayed National Museum hosts record-setting reading club session

Initiative binds community reading, Arabic-language promotion and plans to promote books abroad

Young Arabs want more Arabic content – but say much of it feels outdated

From Galileo to Grendizer: Eight rare finds at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

Manga to medieval recipes: Sheikh Zayed Book Award titles available in English

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