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      The Hatta Mountains by Salem Sarhan Al Sawafi. Photo: Dubai Culture
      Shades of Dubai exhibition captures city's most beautiful spots

      Work by five residents have been selected from more than 300 submissions

      Art & DesignAugust 29, 2023
      Deep Blue: Man + Machine is running for two days at the Theatre of Digital Art, Souk Madinat. Pawan Singh / The National
      Artists versus AI exhibition takes over Dubai gallery

      The National dives into Deep Blue, an immersive showcase that turns NFTs and crypto into reality at the Theatre of Digital Art

      Art & DesignAugust 26, 2023
      Al Safa Art and Design Library's exhibition Time & Identity will run until September 15. Pawan Singh / The National
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      Dubai exhibition celebrates 50 years of Emirati art

      Al Safa Art and Design Library’s latest show reflects the journey of UAE's disparate artistic voices

      Art & DesignAugust 26, 2023
      Samaa, meaning the sky, is our Arabic word of the week
      Arabic word of the week: Why the sky's not the limit for ‘samaa’

      The word is used as a metaphor by many religions around the world

      WeekendAugust 25, 2023
      Xolo Mariduena as Blue Beetle in DC's first Latino-led superhero film. Photo: Warner Bros
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      Blue Beetle is a superhero film that's full of fun and heart

      Directed by Angel Manuel Soto, the latest film from the DC cinematic universe stars Xolo Mariduena as the titular hero

      Film & TVAugust 25, 2023
      The Murals and Art Competition winner will receive Dh30,000. Photo: Issa Alkindy for The National
      Dubai Waterfront Market invites artists to paint a greener future

      Art for Change, part of its annual competition, wants creators to inspire change with powerful works

      Art & DesignAugust 23, 2023
      Egyptian singer Amr Diab performs at the Beirut Waterfront Arena on August 19. AFP
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      Amr Diab concert in Lebanon causes heated debate online

      The road leading to the Beirut Waterfront Arena was littered with rubbish by concertgoers

      Music & On-stageAugust 21, 2023
      Rushdy Abaza and Soad Hosny in the 1966 romantic comedy Too Young For Love. Photo: Madiha Yousry
      Eight must-watch Arabic films from the 1960s

      The 'golden age of cinema' in the Arab world was filled with titles that continue to influence contemporary culture

      Film & TVAugust 20, 2023
      One of Mous Lamrabat's best-known works features two people in chadors, one is yellow and bears the Los Angeles Lakers logo with Kobe Bryant’s number eight, and the other bears Michael Jordan’s number 23 under the Chicago Bulls’ lettering. Photo: Mous Lamrabat
      From Pulitzer to portraits, eight Arab photography masters

      From Pulitzer photojournalism to glamorous portraits, these creatives are masters of the art

      Art & DesignAugust 19, 2023
      Risaala, meaning the written letter, is our Arabic word of the week
      Arabic word of the week: Why ‘risaala’ is worth more than what it's written on

      The word has been adapted to be used in a modern context

      WeekendAugust 18, 2023
      Louvre Abu Dhabi, Al Ain Palace Museum and Jameel Arts Centre. Photo: Khushnum Bhandari and Reem Mohammed / The National; Dubai Media Office
      Top 12 museums to visit in the UAE

      Learn about the country’s rich history and contemporary art scene through these cultural institutions

      Art & DesignAugust 17, 2023
      The Dubai Calligraphy Biennale will showcase works by 200 artists working in varying mediums. Photo: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority
      First Dubai Calligraphy Biennale to begin in October

      The month-long festival showcasing the traditional art form will include more than 15 exhibitions across the city

      Art & DesignAugust 14, 2023
      Comic Craze Vol 3 is running at the Cultural Foundation until August 31. Victor Besa / The National
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      Long before Superman, here's how Arabic comics soared high

      Abu Dhabi exhibition delves into the history of superheroes, Japanese anime and the artists who brought characters to life

      Art & DesignAugust 12, 2023
      Made in Tashkeel is running now at Alserkal Avenue, Dubai. Photo: Tashkeel
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      Tashkeel celebrates 15 years with its largest exhibition in Dubai

      Institution brings together pieces from more than 100 artists who call the UAE home

      WeekendAugust 11, 2023
      The Arabic word of the week is niyya, which means intention
      Arabic word of the week: ‘Niyya’ is an intention - and a mental state

      Other words derived from niyya are all connected to one idea

      WeekendAugust 11, 2023
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