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Maan Jalal

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Translated from Arabic by Luke Leafgren, Mister N by Najwa Barakat is the story of a former novelist. Getty Images
Luke Leafgren wins Saif Ghobash Banipal translation prize

Assistant Dean at Harvard College has been recognised for his work on Mister N by Lebanese author Najwa Barakat

Art & DesignJanuary 08, 2024
Arthur Harari has co-won Best Screenplay at the Golden Globe Awards for thee film Anatomy of a Fall with his life partner Justine Triet. WireImage
Egyptian-French director Arthur Harari wins at Golden Globes

Anatomy of a Fall takes Best Screenplay and the Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language award

Film & TVJanuary 08, 2024
Bidaaya is the Arabic word for beginning
Arabic word of the week: ‘Bidaaya’ is the beginning - and the start of the beginning

Origin of the term has three definitions

WeekendJanuary 05, 2024
Emirati artist Afra Al Dhaheri's exhibition Give Your Weight To The Ground is running until January 5. Photo: Seeing Things
Afra Al Dhaheri’s solo exhibition urges viewers to slow down

Six sculptures and two paintings drive home one message at Green Art Gallery

Art & DesignJanuary 03, 2024
Mahmoud Said's Fille a l’imprime (Girl in a Printed Dress) is in the top three priciest Arab artworks sold this year. Photo: Christie's
Ten most expensive Arab artworks sold at auction in 2023

Paintings dominated and the priciest fetched $1.1 million, setting a record in the process

Art & DesignDecember 31, 2023
The meticulously designed sand creation showcases Saadiyat Island's most significant features. Photo: Saadiyat Island
Filipino artist pays homage to Saadiyat Island's wildlife

Temporary work of sand art depicts aspects of the Abu Dhabi island's natural environment

Art & DesignDecember 29, 2023
The Arabic word idraak translates to realisation
Arabic word of the year: ‘Idraak’ is an apposite realisation of 2023

To close off 2023, we present an Arabic word of the year that reflects on the past 365 days

WeekendDecember 29, 2023
2024 promises to be a year full of great novels, from debut authors to legendary storytellers, with unique premises and intriguing plots. Photo: Ultimo Press, Picador, Bloomsbury, Macmillan, HarperCollins, Penguin UK, W&N, Penguin Random House
Ten new books for your 2024 reading list

From Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s long lost novel to acclaimed poet Kaveh Akbar's debut, the new year promises to be full of literary delights

BooksDecember 28, 2023
Rebel Moon stars Sofia Boutella as Kora, a reluctant hero from a peaceful village who is forced to fight for her people. Photo: Netflix
Rebel Moon review: Zack Snyder franchise starter falls flat

The first chapter of the science fiction fable is now streaming on Netflix

Film & TVDecember 28, 2023
South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun was found was found dead in a car in a central Seoul park on Wednesday. Pictured: the actor attending the 50th International Emmy Awards in New York City. Reuters
Parasite actor Lee Sun-kyun dies age 48 amid police investigation

He was best known for his performance in the 2019 Oscar-winning film

Film & TVDecember 27, 2023
Hafla is the Arabic translation for party
Arabic word of the week: ‘Hafla’ encompasses celebrations, decorations and caring

To consider someone can also mean to celebrate them in the context of a party

WeekendDecember 22, 2023
This year, Al Burda Award's theme was Al Mizan (meaning 'the balance'), marking the Year of Sustainability in the UAE. Photo: Al Burda Awards
Al Burda Award: UAE Minister honours creatives enriching Islamic arts

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed honours 24 poets, calligraphers and artists at Louvre Abu Dhabi ceremony

Art & DesignDecember 21, 2023
Cast members Salem Khammas, Ebraheem Al Samadi, Loujain Adadah, Farhana Bodi, Lojain Omran and Danya Mohammed star in season two of Dubai Bling. Photo: Netflix
Dubai Bling review: What could have been great is only good

From over-the-top outfits to lacklustre story lines, new season doesn’t shine as bright as it could

Arts & CultureDecember 20, 2023
Al Dhaid Fort has made it onto the Islamic World Heritage List. Photo: Sharjah Government Media Bureau
Two Sharjah archaeology sites added to Islamic World Heritage list

The two archeological sites have been recognised for their historical significance

Art & DesignDecember 19, 2023
Mahmoud Shubbar created a body of work based on an ancient Arabic love story he feels should be far better known. Photo: Vidhydd Chandramohan for The National
Why an old Arabic love story needed a new perspective

Mahmood Shubbar says his work is an attempt to preserve and celebrate fabled tale with a much wider audience

Art & DesignDecember 18, 2023
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