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Maan Jalal

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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
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
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
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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