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Maan Jalal

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The Arabic word for human beings is bashar
Arabic word of the week: 'Bashar' explores what it means to be human

The term can refer to the physical and symbolic aspect of humanity

WeekendJuly 07, 2023
With Zuckerberg and Musk both indicating an interest in fighting, the launch of Meta's Threads app has only fanned the flames even further. Reuters
Musk vs Zuckerberg and the rise of celebrity combat sports

With the two tech billionaires discussing a possible cage fight, we take a look at how the social media age has paved the way for big-money influencer bouts

Pop CultureJuly 05, 2023
Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi will be the first non-Japanese artistic director of the Aichi Triennale. Photo: Takreem Awards
Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi to direct Japan's Aichi Triennale 2025

The contemporary arts festival cited Sheikha Hoor's 'abundant experience' in the arts sector as a reason for her selection

Art & DesignJuly 05, 2023
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah, has released his 82nd book. Wam
Sharjah Ruler's latest book delves into the history of Oman

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi's work features Nabhani kings and a fascinating discovery in Khor Fakkan

BooksJuly 03, 2023
Emirati artist Almaha Jaralla. Photo: Tabari Artspace
Turning 1980s Abu Dhabi family life into art show

Sahem exhibition is a journey into the capital's history via her own personal stories

Art & DesignJuly 03, 2023
Bodybuilding social media influencer Jo Lindner died after complaining of neck pain. Photo: @joesthetics / Instagram
Joesthetics, fitness social media influencer, dies aged 30

Tributes pour in for Jo Lindner, who had more than eight million followers on Instagram and was known for his charismatic personality

Pop CultureJuly 02, 2023
Henry Cavill returns as Geralt for the last time in the Netflix series. Photos: Netflix
The Witcher review – fun but confusing last season for Henry Cavill

Fantasy epic makes long-awaited return, but still suffers from thin plots and cheesy narratives that plagued first two seasons

Film & TVJune 30, 2023
The Arabic word for question is su'al
‘Su'al’: The Arabic word for question comes in many forms

The meaning of the term has not changed over time but the type of question differs depending on context

WeekendJune 30, 2023
The Armed Forces Shohadaa Masjid is on Al Bada Street in Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
Photo essay: Understated beauty of Armed Forces Shohada Mosque

The mosque in Jumierah is a fusion of traditional and contemporary design elements

WeekendJune 30, 2023
The Arabic word sayf translates to summer in English
Arabic word of the week: 'Sayf' is as warm as summer itself

Not to be confused with the word for sword, sayf also lends itself to expressions of clarity

WeekendJune 23, 2023
Nicole Ari Parker plays an affluent documentary filmmaker on And Just Like That. AFP
Nicole Ari Parker on why people love to hate on And Just Like That

The actress believes the backlash to the first season says more about the people who were triggered than the series itself

Film & TVJune 22, 2023
The second season of And Just Like That... picks up three weeks after the end of the first. Photo: OSN
Review: And Just Like That season two is strictly for SATC fans

While digging deeper into the lives of its main characters, the revival offers nothing new... but that's not necessarily a bad thing

Film & TVJune 21, 2023
Michael Patrick King has been one of the main driving forces behind Sex and the City for 25 years. Reuters
And Just Like That ... director returns with a special guest

Writer and filmmaker says Carrie Bradshaw's other great love Aidan Shaw returns for good reason

Film & TVJune 20, 2023
Singer-songwriter Robbie Williams is set to perform in Abu Dhabi in October. AFP
Robbie Williams to perform at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena in October

The former Take That member is set to entertain audiences in the capital

Music & On-stageJune 20, 2023
Musician Jindi is one of the artists selected in the second edition of Numoo. Photo: The Arts Centre, NYUAD
NYUAD Arts Centre selects more UAE creatives for Numoo initiative

The 10 residents will take part in an intensive programme, which aims to help them grow as artists

Music & On-stageJune 19, 2023
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