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This handout photograph taken and released by Reliance on March 1, 2024, shows Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan (R) with his wife and actress Kareena Kapoor Khan (C) attending a three-day pre-wedding celebration hosted by billionaire tycoon Mukesh Ambani, for his son Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar. Rihanna and Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg were in India on March 1, for an extravagant pre-wedding party hosted by Asia's richest man, with celebrations expected to include other globally influential figures. (Photo by Reliance / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / RELIANCE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Which celebrities are at the Ambanis' three-day pre-wedding party?

World leaders, royalty and Rihanna lead star-studded guest list

LifestyleMarch 02, 2024

Rihanna, fifth from left, with members of the Ambani family during the first night of pre-wedding celebrations. AFP Photo / Reliance

Rihanna returns to stage after eight years for Ambani pre-wedding

Pop star wore a fluorescent green bodycon and glittery custom-made gown by Manish Malhotra

Music & On-stageMarch 02, 2024

A visitor at the GYEM project during the Sikka Art Fair in 2013. Jaime Puebla / The National

Timeframe: 12 years of the Sikka Art and Design Festival

Once a visual arts event with local and regional artists, it has grown to encompass film screenings, music, talks and workshops

Art & DesignMarch 01, 2024

Nagwa Ghorab gave up swimming aged 16, but returned to the sport in her 60s

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Meet the octogenarian swimmer competing to make Egypt proud

Having given up the sport at 14, Nagwa Ghorab, now 81, has dived back in and is 'fighting' in the pool once more

WellbeingMarch 01, 2024

Basel Adra, left, and Yuval Abraham at the Berlin International Film Festival. Their film about the West Bank won best documentary. AFP

Israeli director's death threats after West Bank 'apartheid' speech

Yuval Abraham faces backlash after calling for end to inequality in Palestine at Berlin film festival

Film & TVFebruary 28, 2024

Dozens of women from the region joined the programme, which held workshops in Dubai, Jeddah, Cairo and Madrid. Photo: Netflix

'Truly inspiring': The Netflix initiative for young Arab women

Programme aimed at empowering female filmmakers from the region concludes in Madrid

Film & TVFebruary 26, 2024

Barbecue festival host Steve Harvey is cooking up success with events in the UAE. Anna Nielsen for The National

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Steve Harvey: Abu Dhabi is fascinating and I'm spreading the word

Ahead of hosting the Open Fire Food Festival in the capital, the US TV host and comedian says he's on a mission to spread the word about the 'absolutely fascinating' city

FoodFebruary 24, 2024

Cotton-top tamarin performer Benjamin Ratcliffe with jaguar performer Matthew Wagner at the Yas theme park. Victor Besa / The National.

Photo essay: SeaWorld performers answer call of the wild

Actors dress up as animals, apply make-up and entertain crowds at the Yas theme park

Music & On-stageFebruary 23, 2024

Justin De Dios is following in the footsteps of other group members by releasing solo work. Photo: 1Z Entertainment

SB19's Justin goes solo and announces debut track

Boyband member releases surprise trailer to reveal the news

Music & On-stageFebruary 23, 2024

The 2016 Koenigsegg Agera RSR, one of only three made, has an estimated sale price of up to $3.4 million. Photo: @duPontRegistry / X

Ultra-rare Koenigsegg could be yours for $3.4 million

Some of the world's rarest motors will go under the hammer next month

MotoringFebruary 17, 2024

Evelyn Lau shares her home with five of the many cats she has rescued during 10 years in Abu Dhabi. Evelyn Lau / The National

After 10 years in Abu Dhabi, I'm in no hurry to leave – here's why

There is plenty to enjoy in the UAE capital, from unparalleled personal safety to the vast range of things to do

LifestyleFebruary 16, 2024

Each nominee will receive $10,000, with the winner being awarded an additional $50,000. Photo: International Prize for Arabic Fiction

Two Palestinian authors named on shortlist for Ipaf 2024 award

Prize will be presented in UAE capital one day before Abu Dhabi International Book Fair starts

BooksFebruary 15, 2024

Orfali Bros, opened by Syrian brothers in 2021, is a modern, minimalist venue in Jumeirah, Dubai. Photo: Orfali Bros Bistro

Dubai dominates Mena's 50 Best Restaurants list 2024

Five dining spots from the emirate make up the top 10

FoodFebruary 13, 2024

Young Chinese artists wait for the start of the opening ceremony of the Chinese New Year festivities at the Burj Park in Dubai, UAE, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. (The National / Shruti Jain)

SPECIAL REPORTPainting the town red: Inside the UAE's thriving Chinese community

The Emirates' 400,000 residents from China are preparing to celebrate Lunar New Year

Arts & CultureFebruary 09, 2024

Dubai Festival City Mall will host fireworks to welcome the Year of the Dragon. Photo: ITP

Where to see Chinese New Year fireworks in Dubai this weekend

Welcome the Year of the Dragon with special light shows around the emirate

Things to doFebruary 09, 2024