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Maan Jalal

Maan Jalal


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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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SPECIAL PROJECTHow to start collecting art on a Dh10,000 budget

Collecting is on the rise - but it's important to buy what you like and not just what's trending

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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