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      Crime, fantasy and moral tales make up this list of classic festive reads
      From Capote to Conan Doyle via Hans Christian Andersen, ten classic festive stories

      From Capote to Conan Doyle via Hans Christian Andersen, take a leaf out of these suggested books

      BooksDecember 06, 2024
      Emirati artist Abdulla Lutfi blends Japanese manga with the culture and scenery of the UAE. Photo: Mestaria Gallery
      Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide: Digital art and Dubai in Manga

      Also, your last chance to see the work of influential Brazilian artist Antonio Dias

      Art & DesignDecember 06, 2024
      Is a Roman coin about to break auction records?
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      The hosts talk about the Arab submissions to Unesco’s intangible heritage lists, and two rare coins from the Roman and Islamic worlds

      Culture BitesDecember 05, 2024
      Jasleen Kaur is announced as the winner of the Turner Prize at Tate Britain, in London. AP
      Turner Prize winner calls for Gaza ceasefire in acceptance speech

      The artist wore a Palestinian flag to accept award and has signed an open letter urging Tate galleries to sever ties with organisations 'complicit with Israel'

      Art & DesignDecember 05, 2024
      Sixteen countries, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia, submitted proposals for henna to be added to the list. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
      Henna and Saudi roses added to Unesco heritage list

      Cultural traditions from across the region highlighted by programme that aims to protect and promote significant practices

      Art & DesignDecember 04, 2024
      Rand Abdul Jabbar's solo exhibtion at Lawrie Shabibi in Alserkal Avenue, titled Molding Anew, is running until December 6. Photo: Lawrie Shabibi
      Iraqi-Canadian artist explores myths rooted in reality in new show

      Thirty sculptural works examine themes that have been relevant for thousands of years

      Art & DesignDecember 04, 2024
      The winner of the 2024 Saif Ghobash Banipal Prize for Arabic Literary Translation will be announced on January 8. Photo: Banipal Trust for Arab Literature
      Shortlist announced for Arabic Literary Translation Prize 2024

      The selected works show a diversity in genre and subject matter

      BooksDecember 02, 2024
      The name Mariam is popular in the Arab world. Photo: The National
      Arabic word of the weekHow Mariam became a name associated with virtue and inner strength

      With origins unclear, this is a timeless name spanning various religions and cultures

      CultureNovember 29, 2024
      King Faisal Mosque has three levels, ascending in an overhanging order. Two simple minarets stand on the roof, framing a small-sized dome
      Mosques of the UAE: Simplicity inspired this symbol of Sharjah

      With clean lines and no decorative elements, the minimalistic King Faisal Mosque greatly influenced the country's design landscape

      Art & DesignNovember 29, 2024
      The phrase 'holding space', used by a journalist while interviewing Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo for the film Wicked, has gone viral. EPA
      Popular Gen-Z terms explained: From brat to demure and holding space

      Some of these words and phrases are much older than you think

      Pop CultureNovember 28, 2024
      Egyptian dancer and actress Fifi Abdo is the star of Wegz's new single. Photo: EPA
      Who is Fifi Abdo, the belly dancer on cover of rapper's new single?

      Egyptian actress has become popular online among younger generation

      CultureNovember 27, 2024
      Khatam is the Arabic word for ring. Photo: The National
      Arabic word of the week'Khatam' is connected to the idea of completion

      The word is connected to the idea of closing and completing things

      CultureNovember 22, 2024
      Palestinian-American Lena Khalaf Tuffaha said 'any administration we pay for, should stop funding and arming a genocide in Gaza'. AP
      National Book Award winner calls for end of 'US-funded Gaza genocide'

      Lena Khalaf Tuffaha and Shifa Saltagi Safadi use acceptance speeches to condemn lack of action over ongoing war

      BooksNovember 22, 2024
      Abu Dhabi Art runs at Manarat Al Saadiyat until Sunday. Victor Besa / The National
      Ten must-see pieces at Abu Dhabi Art 2024

      Highlights examine themes around existentialism, war and freedom

      Art & DesignNovember 22, 2024
      Shifa Saltagi Safadi won in the young people’s literature category at the celebrated US awards. AP
      Arab writers win big at US National Book Award

      Lena Khalaf Tuffaha and Shifa Saltagi Safadi delve into the Arab American experience in their literary works

      BooksNovember 21, 2024
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