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Barbie fans have their photos taken at the interactive Barbie display at Vox cinema at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
Life in plastic, it's fantastic! Barbie impresses fans in UAE

The film has struck a chord with women who celebrate its themes of self-discovery

Film & TVAugust 10, 2023
Abu Dhabi Art 2023 will return to Manarat Al Saadiyat. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Abu Dhabi Art reveals latest line-up for November event

Five-day fair in November will have almost twice as many exhibitions compared to its early days

Arts & CultureAugust 09, 2023
Mohamed Faisal Mostafa as Abdullah in Hijack. Photo: Apple TV+
Emirati Hijack star on staying true to his Arab values in new show

The actor speaks to The National about working with Idris Elba on the Apple TV+ thriller, which follows a disastrous flight from Dubai to London

Film & TVAugust 09, 2023
Mohammed Al Turki, centre, at the Women in Cinema dinner during last year's Red Sea International Film Festival. Photo: The Red Sea International Film Festival
Red Sea International Film Festival cancels Women in Cinema gala

Festival chief executive Mohammed Al Turki said the event was cancelled in solidarity with striking actors

Film & TVAugust 08, 2023
Musk made his announcement on X on Sunday. Reuters
Elon Musk to pay legal fees of users 'unfairly treated' by an employer for posting on X

The owner of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter says he will 'go after the boards of directors of the companies, too'

Pop CultureAugust 06, 2023
Creatives in the region are invited to showcase their work in a number of competitions. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National
Five regional creative competitions showcasing local talents

They include opportunities for artists, architects and designers of all backgrounds

Art & DesignAugust 05, 2023
This week's Arabic word of the week is amal, which means hope
Arabic word of the week: Amal expresses universality of hope

The name Amal became commonplace in the West thanks to a famous actor's wife

WeekendAugust 04, 2023
Shelina Janmohamed hopes her new book will help children think critically about how the past affects current events, such as the toppling of the Edward Colston statue into Bristol harbour. PA
New children’s book untangles the lingering impact of the British Empire

Shelina Janmohamed's The Story of Now aims to help young readers make sense of the world

Art & DesignAugust 04, 2023
Lebanese-Armenian artist Assadour’s solo exhibition entitled Assadour: Etchings, will run until September 9. Photo: Meem Gallery
Dubai exhibition showcases work by Arab master printmaker

The solo show of Lebanese-Armenian artist Assadour is running at Meem Gallery until September

Art & DesignAugust 03, 2023
Dubai World Trade Centre, pictured in 1999, is on the new Modern Architectural Heritage of the UAE initiative. AFP
UAE launches initiative to preserve the nation's modern architecture

The project will highlight the historical importance of buildings that have defined the country's development

Art & DesignJuly 31, 2023
Al Dana Amphitheatre has welcomed many regional and international performers since opening in 2021. Photo: S/L Architects
Meet the architect behind Bahrain's Al Dana Amphitheatre

Architect Marwan Lockman wanted to create a timeless structure that was part of the environment

Art & DesignJuly 31, 2023
Crestar and The Knight Stallion is a new take on the superhero genre combining humour and the immigrant experience in the US. Photo: Abdallah Jasim
Arab and South Asian superheroes fight crime and smash stereotypes

Iraqi-American comedian Abdallah Jasim’s new comic Crestar and The Knight Stallion is available now

WeekendJuly 28, 2023
This week's Arabic word of the week is sahraa, which means desert
‘Sahraa’: Arabic word for desert is a symbol for an entire region

Deserts have had a great influence in western literature

WeekendJuly 28, 2023
The Mosque of Light is one of the first in the UAE to have a female designer. It is shortlisted in the Religion category. Photo: Gerry O'Leary
Which UAE projects are on World Architecture Festival shortlist?

Buildings in Saudi Arabia, Oman and Egypt also recognised by event celebrating global design

Art & DesignJuly 28, 2023
Christopher Nolan's historic biopic Oppenheimer stars Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh. Photo: Universal Pictures
Oppenheimer proves to be box office hit in the region and beyond

The film has earned more than $174 million over its opening weekend

Film & TVJuly 24, 2023
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