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      Adel Abidin has won the fifth Ithra Art Prize. Photo: Pekka Niittyvirta
      Iraqi-Finnish artist Adel Abidin wins $100,000 Ithra Art Prize

      Chosen from a shortlist of 10, the winning proposal explores the complexities of capturing events

      Art & DesignMay 16, 2023
      Moroccan director Maryam Touzani is on the jury at this year's Cannes Film Festival. AFP
      Who is Maryam Touzani, the Moroccan director on the Cannes jury?

      Touzani’s latest film The Blue Caftan is leading nominations at the Critics Awards for Arab Films

      Film & TVMay 15, 2023
      Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka will be performing at the Dubai Opera as part of the Dubai Comedy Festival. Photo: EPA
      Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka on what drives her to do stand-up

      The comedian will be performing in the UAE for the first time as part of the Dubai Comedy Festival

      Music & On-stageMay 13, 2023
      Qussa is the Arabic word for story
      Arabic word of the week: 'Qussa' addresses the universal art of storytelling

      In all cultures, storytelling is a fundamental component of the human experience

      WeekendMay 12, 2023
      Halle Bailey as Ariel in The Little Mermaid. Photo: Disney
      Halle Bailey on how playing Ariel moulded her as a woman

      The singer and actress has won praise from her co-stars and Rob Marshall, the director of the film

      Film & TVMay 10, 2023
      Animator Meena Ibrahim was at the Sharjah Animation Conference leading a masterclass on workflow in animation. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Spider-Man animator on how to create believable characters

      Meena Ibrahim says everything boils down to good storytelling in the end

      Film & TVMay 10, 2023
      Swedish singer Loreen, left, and Canadian singer La Zarra will compete at Eurovision. Photos: AFP; Abacapress.com
      Two artists of Moroccan descent will compete at Eurovision

      The annual singing competition is set to take place in the UK this month

      Music & On-stageMay 09, 2023
      The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival will run until Sunday at the Sharjah Expo Centre. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival kicks off second week

      The 12-day event includes more than 1,000 activities for children and families

      BooksMay 08, 2023
      Spanish-Moroccan artist Anuar Khalifi's Mirror Ball exhibition explores the idea of the self. Photo: The Third Line
      Anuar Khalifi explores dual identities in his solo Dubai exhibition

      The Spanish-Moroccan artist’s expressive work is both authentic and accessible

      WeekendMay 05, 2023
      The Saudi Film Festival starts on Thursday and runs until May 11. Photo: Saudi Film Festival IG
      Saudi Film Festival opens its ninth event at Ithra Theatre

      The film festival will welcome industry experts with a special screening of a short animated film

      Film & TVMay 04, 2023
      The family-friendly event will be held at Expo Centre Sharjah. Photo: Sharjah Book Authority
      Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival — what's on and who's there?

      The event will host workshops and panel discussions, with more than 400 writers and industry leaders set to attend

      BooksMay 03, 2023
      Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will be released on May 4 in the UAE. From left, Pom Klementieff as Mantis, Groot (voiced by Vin Diesel), Chris Pratt as Peter Quill, Dave Bautista as Drax and Karen Gillan as Nebula. AP
      Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 review: An adventure full of heart and humour

      The final instalment of the decade-long franchise takes Peter Quill and the gang on their most emotional journey yet

      Film & TVMay 01, 2023
      Off the Record is the first project the comedian has undertaken since his departure as host of The Daily Show. Photo: Comedy Central
      Trevor Noah’s Off the Record comedy tour coming to Dubai

      The comic will perform a set on October 3 at the Coca-Cola Arena

      Music & On-stageMay 01, 2023
      Emirati twin chefs Maitha and Abdulrahman Al Hashimi are the youngest to receive diplomas from the International Centre for Culinary Arts in Dubai. Photo: SCRF
      Top chefs to attend Sharjah Children's Reading Festival

      From eco-friendly cooking to local delicacies, 12 chefs will be sharing their unique culinary approaches

      FoodApril 30, 2023
      King Charles III's coronation will take place on Friday, May 6. Reuters
      Who's composing the official King Charles III coronation music?

      Buckingham Palace has revealed that new music written specifically for the event includes a range of musical styles

      Music & On-stageApril 30, 2023
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