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Maan Jalal

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Raqs is the Arabic word for dance
Arabic word of the week: ‘Raqs’ describes the richness of dance

One form of Arabic dance has been performed on the international stage and viewed by millions

WeekendNovember 03, 2023
Ben Affleck, left, speaking out against Islamophobia during a debate with Bill Maher, centre, and Sam Harris in 2014 was one of the first times an A-list actor did so on mainstream television. AP Photo / HBO
Bieber on war, Streep on Trump - but should celebrities speak up or pipe down?

Whether well intentioned or ill informed, on-screen heroes are influencing public opinion more than ever before

WeekendNovember 03, 2023
Friends began in 1994 and became one of the most popular sitcoms of all time. Photo: Warner Bros
'Friends helped my English': Fans on the show's far-reaching legacy

His character Chandler Bing was loved for his wit, sarcasm and emotional depth

Pop CultureOctober 31, 2023
The Arabic word for now not only has connection to a sense of time, but also a sense of place
Arabic word of the week: Now is the time for 'al aan'

Variations of the term are used across dialects

WeekendOctober 27, 2023
From left, Jada Pinkett Smith, Prince Harry and Jennette McCurdy have released memoirs in the past year. Photos: HarperCollins UK, Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster
Twelve celebrity memoirs to read

Hollywood stars frequently choose to write about their lives and careers for fans, warts and all

BooksOctober 27, 2023
Jada Pinkett Smith's memoir Worthy is now a New York Times bestseller. Reuters
Jada Pinkett Smith's UAE Worthy book tour postponed

The actress was set to promote her bestselling memoir in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Pop CultureOctober 27, 2023
From left, The Brotherless Night; The Covenant of Water; and Welcome Me to the Kingdom. Photo: Penguin Random House; Groove Press; Random House
Six new novels from Asian authors to add to your reading list

Across India, Thailand and a fictional dystopian city, these titles analyse the human experience in diverse and immersive ways

BooksOctober 26, 2023
Ajlan Gharem’s Paradise has Many Gates is on display at The Jameel Prize: Poetry to Politics exhibition. Pawan Singh / The National
Works of Jameel Prize finalists now on display in Dubai

Artists from seven countries, including the UAE, UK, India and Saudi Arabia, reinterpret Islamic tradition in a contemporary voice

Art & DesignOctober 26, 2023
Dancer Leezan Salam, a graduate of the Baghdad School of Music and Ballet wants to create awarness of the art form in Iraq. Photo: Aymen Al-Ameri / The National
Dancer Leezan Salam on keeping the art of ballet alive in Iraq

The Baghdad School of Music and Ballet graduate dreams of building her own national team

Music & On-stageOctober 25, 2023
A panel discussion during last year's Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2023 postponed

The 6th edition of the annual global forum was set to feature more than 180 speakers across three days

Art & DesignOctober 23, 2023
The MetaWhat? exhibition will be at The Media Majlis at Northwestern University in Qatar. Photo: The Media Majlis
Take a journey across the Metaverse through the lens of the Arab world

From virtual reality to hologram NFTs, Metawhat? at the Media Majlis in Qatar takes on the future of the next digital frontier

Art & DesignOctober 15, 2023
Assouline's bookshop is open at That Concept Store, Mall of the Emirates. Chris Whiteoak / The National
'Lots to tell': Assouline's luxury bookshop embraces UAE stories

Operations chief tells The National how the brand, famed for coffee table books, is like Google Images, but well read

BooksOctober 06, 2023
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Arabic word of the week: Why 'mawsim' is a term for all seasons

The term refers to time periods but also a gathering of people

WeekendOctober 06, 2023
Jameel Arts Centre's latest grants are targeted at artists who focus on sustainability and the environment. Photo: Art Jameel
Art Jameel launches two grants to address climate crisis

The programme is open to individual artists or groups in the UAE

Art & DesignOctober 05, 2023
The Dubai Calligraphy Biennale is on at the Etihad Museum throughout October. Photo: Dubai Culture
First Dubai Calligraphy Biennale takes the art form beyond the page

The month-long event will showcase work by more than 200 local and international calligraphers and artists

Art & DesignOctober 04, 2023
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