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Maan Jalal

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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
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
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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