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      The Arabic word for union, etihad, is intrinsically connected to the UAE. The National
      Arabic word of the week: Etihad has deep connections to the UAE

      There are several words connected to the idea of unification that share its values

      CultureMay 24, 2024
      Nicola Coughlan, left, and Luke Newton in a scene from Bridgerton season three. Photo: Netflix
      TV review: Penelope Featherington deserves better in Bridgerton season three

      The third season of the hot Netflix show has all the same ingredients, but doesn’t pack the same punch

      Film & TVMay 24, 2024
      Highlights from Christie’s Modern and Contemporary Art Dubai will be on show in the DIFC until May 31. Antonie Robertson / The National
      Christie’s sale of Arab modernism returns

      After successful launch last year, auction house brings back free exhibition promoting diverse artists and shared ideas

      Art & DesignMay 23, 2024
      Nour Al Ghandour's Honeymoonish is a Netflix sensation. Photo: Getty Images
      Netflix star Nour Al Ghandour: 'Audiences need uplifting films'

      Egyptian actress explains initial appeal of script and why movie has become a global success

      Film & TVMay 19, 2024
      The Arabic word for watermelon, batikh, could has become a symbol of Palestine. The National
      Arabic word of the week: 'Batikh' is a watermelon - and a symbol of pride

      It can also be used colloquially to mean silliness or unprofessionalism

      CultureMay 17, 2024
      Ahmed Mater's first mid-career retrospective will be running from from July 17 – August 22 at Christie's London. Photo: Galleria Continua
      Saudi artist Ahmed Mater to have first retrospective with Christie’s

      The exhibition will showcase the influential artist’s earliest work and his latest pieces

      Art & DesignMay 16, 2024
      Nisrin Erradi, right, and Joud Chamihy in Everybody Loves Touda by Nabil Ayouch. Photo: Nabil Ayouch
      Which Mena films are showing at Cannes?

      A Saudi director’s debut and the story of Donald Trump’s early years are among the works being screened by Arab creators at the festival

      Film & TVMay 14, 2024
      The partnership will make more books with regional stories available in schools participating in the Reading for Pleasure initiative. Getty Images
      New initiative aims to foster love of reading in children

      The non-profit foundation and Al Hudhud Publishing aim to protect the Arabic language with initiative

      BooksMay 12, 2024
      Influencer Haley Kalil, left, has been criticised for a 'let them eat cake' video posted from the Met Gala, and the digital blockout has led to Taylor Swift, right, losing thousands of followers online. TikTok / AFP
      Why are people blocking celebrities online post-Met Gala?

      Kim Kardashian, Zendaya and Taylor Swift among the celebrities being targeted by digital boycotts for not speaking out on social issues

      Pop CultureMay 12, 2024
      Honeymoonish is currently the most watched non-English show on Netflix. Photo: Netflix
      Honeymoonish director thinks the Middle East needs more rom-coms

      Lebanese filmmaker Elie El Semaan says we are all romantic comedy fans deep down inside, especially after the project became the first Arab film to hit number one globally on the platform

      Film & TVMay 12, 2024
      When two worlds collide … Zendaya arrives on the red carpet for the 2024 Met Gala, left, and grieving Palestinian mother Inas Abu Maamar embraces the body of her 5-year-old niece Saly, who was killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza. EPA / Reuters
      Why I stopped posting about pop culture given what's happening in Gaza

      It feels surreal that glitzy, star-studded events are happening live on our Instagram feeds at the same time as the deadly bombings in Palestine

      CultureMay 10, 2024
      The Arabic word for spring, rabe'a, is also the name of two of the months from the Islamic calendar. The National
      Arabic word of the week: The power and significance of 'rabe'a'

      The concept has an interesting linguistic and cultural history in the region

      Art & DesignMay 10, 2024
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      Art & DesignMay 10, 2024
      Attendees at this year's Met Gala were not immune to the internet's sense of humour. Photo: X
      Six of the best memes from the Met Gala 2024

      From pop culture references to everyday realities, the internet has a lot to say about this year’s gala

      Fashion & BeautyMay 07, 2024
      The Arabic word for rain, matar, has many variations that are connected. The National
      Arabic word of the week: 'Matar' means rain and is soaked in culture

      In Arab and Islamic traditions, it is also seen as a gift from God

      CultureMay 03, 2024
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