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Maan Jalal

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Soad Hosny in Amira Hoby Ana (Amira My Love) in 1974. Photo: OSN
Soad Hosny: Remembering the Cinderella of Arab cinema

Multi-talented actress who starred in more than 80 films passed away 23 years ago, but her legacy (and speculation about her death) lives on

Film & TVJune 21, 2024
This handout image released by the Sag Harbor Police Department on June 18, 2024 shows the booking photo of US singer-songwriter and actor Justin Timberlake. Pop star Justin Timberlake was arrested and arraigned on June 18 on charges of driving while intoxicated in a chic town east of New York City, local prosecutors said. The 43-year-old Timberlake, known for such hits as "SexyBack" and "Cry Me a River," was taken into custody in Sag Harbor, part of the affluent Hamptons community, in the early hours of Tuesday. (Photo by SAG HARBOR POLICE DEPARTMENT / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / SAG HARBOR POLICE DEPARTMENT " - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
Celebrity mugshots: Timberlake, Trump and Tiger

From politicians to celebrities, police photographs have long captivated the public

Pop CultureJune 19, 2024
From whodunnits to literary classics, the best summer reads are ones that don't spend much time on the shelf. Photos: HarperCollins, Random House, Penguin UK, Penguin, Harper, W&N, Atlantic Books
What defines a summer read? 12 classic books that fit the bill

Whether you’re on holiday or at home, these books will keep you entertained as life slows down during the hottest months

BooksJune 15, 2024
The Arabic word for tongue, lisan, has strong culture relevance in the Arab world
Arabic word of the week: 'Lisan' means tongue, but use it wisely

The tongue is not only part of our anatomy but can also reference those who use it wisely

CultureJune 14, 2024
Taha Shah Badussha waited three months and turned down several projects before being offered the lead in Netflix's Heeramandi. Victor Besa / The National
Heeramandi star: Growing up in Abu Dhabi helped me dream big

Actor tells The National how his 'truly humbling' journey to Bollywood was all thanks to taking a big risk – and 15 years of hustle

Film & TVJune 13, 2024
The final season of Sweet Tooth is now streaming on Netflix and stars Christian Convery as Gus, centre. Photo: Netflix
Sweet Tooth's series review: An unsatisfying but adequate ending

Netflix show about storytelling gets sidetracked by action scenes, to the detriment of pacing

Film & TVJune 11, 2024
The Arabic for echo, sada, is a literary device in poetry. The National
Arabic word of the week: 'Sada' means poetry - and connections with the past

The concept of the reflection of sound is also used as a literary device in Arabic prose

CultureJune 07, 2024
Fiona Harvey is taking Netflix to court over the alleged portrayal of her character in the hit show Baby Reindeer. Photos: Netflix / X
Film and TV depictions that inspired lawsuits for 'inaccurate portrayals'

Netflix is being sued by Fiona Harvey for the depiction of a character in the hit miniseries, allegedly based on her

Film & TVJune 07, 2024
Among the cherished heritage sites in Iraq destroyed by ISIS were, from left, Imam Awn Al Din, the Green Mosque and Al Nuri Mosque. Photo: Metropolitan Museum of Art; Wikimedia Commons; Library of Congress
What has become of Iraq's heritage sites destroyed by ISIS?

Some of the country's most important cultural buildings are now being restored

Art & DesignJune 07, 2024
Palestinains with a platfrom have been speaking up about Palestine in various ways. Pictured: Comedian Mo Amer, Queen Rania of Jordan, model Bella Hadid. Photo: Getty
What famous Palestinians have said about what’s happening in their nation

Public figures have been using their platforms to bring attention to nation's plight

Pop CultureJune 04, 2024
The 1970s featured a diverse range of films attempting to make sense of a new Arab identity. From left: Awdat al ibn al dal (Return of the Prodigal Son), Iskanderija... lih? (Alexandria... Why?) and Al Ard (The Land). Photo: ONCIC / MISR International Films /Egyptian General Foundation for Cinema and Television
Ten must-watch Arabic films from the 1970s

The decade was an exploration of a new Arab identity following tragic and world-changing events

Film & TVJune 01, 2024
The Arabic for water, ma'a, is a universal symbol for rebirth. The National
Arabic word of the week: 'Ma’a' is awash with spiritual and cultural significance

The origin of the word is connected to any type of movement that water can make

CultureMay 31, 2024
These works by Ismail Shammout and Sliman Mansour have helped to shape Palestinian visual identity. Photos: Wikiart; Sliman Mansour
Five artworks that tell the Palestinian people's story

From Ismail Shammout to Samia Halaby, these artists experienced the Nakba first hand

Art & DesignMay 31, 2024
Zahra Malkani from Pakistan presents A Ubiquitous Wetness, the result of her research of sound and sonic practices. Photo: Jan Van Eyck Academie
Shortlist for Jameel Prize highlights diversity of ideas

Art award focuses on contemporary pieces inspired by Islamic tradition

Art & DesignMay 29, 2024
Miramar Al Nayyar’s solo exhibition Moving Through the Ether now on show at Tabari Art Space in DIFC will be running until May 30. Photo: Tabari Art Space
Sandstone patterns and grief inspire Miramar Al Nayyar's ethereal art

Iraqi artist’s works in debut UAE exhibition sprung from the patterns of sandstone

Art & DesignMay 29, 2024
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