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Arabic word of the weekWhy 'Hewi' is integral to Emirati domestic life
An integral part of Emirati life, it's also a place in which to enjoy an afternoon tea or welcome guests
Arijit Singh postpones Abu Dhabi concert due to India-Pakistan conflict
Bollywood film also affected by military tension as it goes out for streaming instead of cinema release
Ibrahim Al Hasawi's rise from Saudi cinema pioneer to major star
Actor is revelling in the rise of Saudi filmmaking and support for the industry
Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide: Showcasing art from around world
Plus, vibrant works from Central Asia
Meet the Emiratis creating stories that unfold on computer screens
Abdulbaset Qayed and Afra Al Marar won Image Nation's Screenlife Accelerator Programme
Gaza crime thriller to be shown at Cannes Film Festival
Once Upon a Time in Gaza is directed by Palestinian twin brothers
Meet the organisation fighting to preserve Palestinian culture from within
Cultural Salon's founder says its goal is to enrich Palestine by supporting its artists
Arabic word of the weekHow 'Izza' denotes dignity, honour and respect
A beloved and respected person would be called azeezy
What not to miss as Abu Dhabi Book Fair reaches the end
There are still several sessions to catch, spanning literature, food, history and design
Ten films to watch at Cinema Akil’s Arab Film Week in Dubai
Programme features titles from the UAE, Lebanon and Somalia
Kuwaiti cinema needs to earn the trust of the viewer says Mohammad Almujaibel
Filmmaker's crime thriller Session Adjourned was screened at the Saudi Film Festival
Special reportThe 50 most important Arabic novels of the 21st century
A bold new era for Arabic fiction – one that steps beyond tradition to embrace new styles, voices and forms
Arab jury members at Cannes, from Youssef Wahbi to Leila Slimani
Away from the big screens, region's filmmakers have been central to the festival's prestige and some of its biggest successes
French artist Lelu on using social media to help his art send a message
Dubai exhibition features phrases spray-painted on canvases
Saudi director on how the kingdom's dedication to the film industry is paying off
Mansour Albadran, the vice president of the Saudi Film Festival, says the quality of film production in the country is increasing
