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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
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      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+
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      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
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      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
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      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
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      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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