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It is also used in many popular dishes across the region

Plus, Sotheby’s new collaboration looks to shine light on emerging talents

The hosts debate the value of reality TV as a genre and discuss the cultural highlights of 2025

Pieces by dozens of celebrated regional artists are also set to go under the hammer in Riyadh at the broker’s first sale in the kingdom

As part of the programme, artists will be guided by established public art practitioners on various aspects of the field

Syrian-American rapper Omar Offendum will be taking the stage along with a number of regional and local performers

Felines have been an important part of Middle Eastern cultures for centuries

Architect of Imam Hussein Mosque says he wanted to celebrate the artistry of his country when he designed it more than 40 years ago

Latest outing of a group of influencers and entrepreneurs feels more like farce

Landmark show by renowned Egyptian artist draws to a close while female Arab creatives are in the spotlight

Katharine Halls describes award for English version of Ahmed Naji's book, Rotten Evidence, as a 'wonderful honour'

Movies during the decade were used to entertain and as a form of social and political criticism

Comedian Nikki Glaser's opening monologue was well received, but Vin Diesel’s special hello to The Rock was awkward

Another meaning relates to the moral lesson within a narrative

Sports rom-com and fantasy journey to hell among best predicted reads for the new year