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Glass items gather dust in the Alhallak family workshop in Damascus. Photo: Tamara Davison

As Syria rebuilds, artisans of Damascus fear their crafts could be left behind

From glassblowers to silk weavers, the city's remaining craftspeople are struggling with dwindling demand, lost materials and an uncertain recovery after years of conflict

Mariah Carey’s best music videos: 15 classics that defined her career

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The NFL Super Bowl half-time show's hits and misses

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How Art Basel Qatar’s special projects connect the fair with the city

From Hend Sabry to Youssef El Sherif: Yango Play reveals Ramadan series stars

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UAE art guide: 15 museum and gallery exhibitions to see this week
What to expect from Animenia 2026, including Dh400,000 prize pool for cosplay
BTS sightings in Dubai spark excitement as fans speculate on future concert
Stars gather in London as healthcare movement raises £300,000 for Gaza
Sharjah Ruler launches translation of Portuguese-Gulf history in Lisbon

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Art Basel Qatar runs from Thursday to Saturday in Doha. Photo: Art Basel Qatar

Art Basel opens in Doha with a new format shaped by the region

Global art fair brings together 87 galleries from 31 countries, presenting the work of 84 artists

Rachel McAdams on the moral lesson behind Send Help's final twist

Peter Kjaergaard, director of the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, and Lori Bettison-Varga, president and director of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Photo: Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi wants to inspire awe through global connection

Manuel Rabate leaving Louvre Abu Dhabi to open museum in India

Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey Bieber on the Grammys red carpet. Reuters

‘ICE out’ goes mainstream at Grammys with Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber and more

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Ricky Martin cements status as King of Latin Pop at Saadiyat Nights

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Shamsa Al Omaira's solo exhibition explores grief and family

Podcasting in the Middle East has grown up – and is reshaping regional media

Sharjah Ruler receives Portugal’s highest cultural honour

The Egyptian crime drama Fan El Harb, starring Youssef El Sherif, is part of Yango Play’s Ramadan slate of programmes. Photo: Yango Play

From Hend Sabry to Youssef El Sherif: Yango Play reveals Ramadan series stars

Streaming platform unveils six series for the holy month, including its first original Khaleeji drama

Netflix's first Arabic original sequel is top five global hit for second week

Rachel McAdams on the moral lesson behind Send Help's final twist

Who are the 22 members of the Egot winners' club?

Arab directors condemn Israel's shutdown of Palestine 36 screening in Jerusalem

ExclusiveWicked composer Stephen Schwartz confirms Oz sequel film in the works

ExclusiveJason Momoa says Lobo appears only briefly in Supergirl: ‘It’s her movie’

Past Through Here was curated by students from across AUS, working under the guidance of Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi and Barjeel director Suheyla Takesh. Photo: Barjeel Art Foundation

UAE art guide: 15 museum and gallery exhibitions to see this week

Plus, a deeply personal exhibition by visual artist Sahar Ghavami

How Art Basel Qatar’s special projects connect the fair with the city

Art Basel opens in Doha with a new format shaped by the region

Manuel Rabate leaving Louvre Abu Dhabi to open museum in India

The Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, centre, said the translation reflects a responsibility arising from his relationship with the Lisbon Academy of Sciences. Wam

Sharjah Ruler launches translation of Portuguese-Gulf history in Lisbon

The extensive works will allow historians to follow political and commercial change year by year

Cairo's Diwan Publishing brings Nobel winner Naguib Mahfouz to new readers

Author Tim Mackintosh-Smith on how to travel like Ibn Battuta

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