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      The live-action remake of The Little Mermaid stars singer and actress Halle Bailey as Ariel. Photo: Disney
      Why The Little Mermaid lyrics are being updated for remake

      Composer Alan Menken reveals he's rewritten lines from the songs Kiss the Girl and Poor Unfortunate Souls

      Film & TVApril 30, 2023
      Think wearing a suit to the cinema is over the top? Maan Jalal says button it. Getty Images
      Suit yourself: Why you can never be overdressed

      What we wear says a lot more about us than words ever could, so dress to impress

      WeekendApril 28, 2023
      JAR diamond 'ivy leaves' earrings. Christie's, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Bidders can own a JAR jewel (without needing to be handpicked)

      Elusive designer Joel Arthur Rosenthal only creates 70 pieces by hand a year — and he usually chooses his own clientele

      LuxuryApril 28, 2023
      Christian Convery plays hybrid child Gus. Photo: Netflix
      Sweet Tooth is back with wholesome fun and dark undertones

      Despite some shaky accents and wooden performances, the fantasy's pace and young talent propel its second season to new heights

      Film & TVApril 27, 2023
      Ezra Miller stars as Barry Allen/The Flash in The Flash. Photo: Warner Bros
      New trailer for The Flash whizzes across the multiverse

      Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck reprise their roles as Batman

      Film & TVApril 26, 2023
      Freddie Mercury often wore a crown and cloak during performances, including here at Wembley Stadium, London, in 1986. Photo: Sotheby's
      Freddie Mercury’s handwritten lyrics and crown up for sale

      Queen frontman's words for We Are the Champions and Killer Queen, plus famed coronation-style outfit, form part of Sotheby’s touring exhibition

      Music & On-stageApril 26, 2023
      Candlelight: 100 Years of Warner Bros will take place at The Theatre at Mall of the Emirates, on May 6. Photo: Fever
      Dubai among 100 cities to host Warner Bros anniversary concert

      Live musical performance will celebrate a century of classics from the studio's most loved films and TV shows

      Music & On-stageApril 24, 2023
      Muslims during Eid Al Fitr in Abu Dhabi in September 2009. Andrew Henderson / The National
      Timeframe: The tradition of Musalla Al Eid

      While the location of communal praying may have changed, the spirit remains the same

      WeekendApril 21, 2023
      The Return of the Spirit by Tawfiq al-Hakim was first published in 1933. Photo: Penguin Classics
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      Eight Arabic novels that stand the test of time

      From political and spiritual awakenings to love stories and camel best friends, these powerful reads continue to stand the test of time

      BooksApril 15, 2023
      Maghrib is the Arabic word for sunset
      Arabic word of the week: ‘Maghrib’ expresses the significance of sunset

      The term is also used to describe the Arab world's westernmost country

      WeekendApril 14, 2023
      Sadik Kwaish Alfraji's solo exhibition, Those Houses Behind the Army Canal, is in Dubai until May 1. Photo: Ayyam Gallery
      An Iraqi-Dutch artist’s very personal take on migration

      A deeply personal body of work explores his father's generation's stories of migration

      WeekendApril 14, 2023
      Logos Hope will be anchored in Ras Al Khaimah, before setting sail to Dubai’s Port Rashid. EPA
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      World’s largest floating book fair brings ocean of stories to UAE

      Ship making waves in literature begins eight-week journey around UAE, with an ocean of stories to tell

      BooksApril 12, 2023
      The Marvels stars Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani. Photo: Marvel Studios
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      The Marvels trailer provides first look at all-female superhero story

      The Captain Marvel sequel will feature storylines from WandaVision and Ms. Marvel

      Film & TVApril 12, 2023
      Bab El Hadid (Cairo Station), 1958, was directed by Youssef Chahine and stars Farid Shawqi and Hind Rostom. Photo: YouTube
      Eight classic black-and-white Arab films from the 1950s to watch

      From daring dramas to heart-warming love stories, these films have a timeless appeal

      Film & TVApril 11, 2023
      The first Sharjah Animation Conference will be held as part of the 14th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival and will run from May 3 -5. Photo: Sharjah Animation Conference
      Sharjah to host first-ever animation conference

      The focus of the event will be on the art of writing, languages, themes, production techniques and technologies within animated cinema

      Pop CultureApril 10, 2023
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