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      Artist and author Darrel Perkins's new book is a collection of 60 real-life stories. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
      Professor in UAE writes book on historic apocalyptic prophecies

      Written and illustrated by a professor at the American University in Dubai, the book brings together 60 cataclysmic stories

      Art & DesignFebruary 20, 2023
      Beshara is the Arabic word for good news
      Arabic word of the week: Whether giving or receiving, 'beshara' is good news

      The term brings good tidings but can also mean new beginnings

      WeekendFebruary 17, 2023
      NYU Abu Dhabi's Palestinian dialect resource Maknuune is available to use now. Getty Images
      NYU Abu Dhabi launches free Palestinian dialect resource

      The free online tool contains more than 36,000 entries, with users encouraged to add their own

      BooksFebruary 17, 2023
      Hayv Kahraman's fifth exhibition is now showing The Third Line gallery at Alserkal Avenue. Pictured: The artist next to her work entitled Eye Megaphones. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
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      New Dubai art exhibition explores the gut-mind connection

      The Iraqi-Kurdish artist paints with fermented foods and champions the positive impact they can have on healing

      Art & DesignFebruary 16, 2023
      Demi Lovato will be performing in Dubai for the first time since 2017 next month. Reuters
      Demi Lovato to perform in Dubai next month

      Pop star will take to the stage at Coca-Cola Arena to perform her biggest hits

      Music & On-stageFebruary 16, 2023
      What's Love Got To Do With It? is now showing in UAE cinemas. Pictured: Jemima Khan at the What's Love Got To Do With It? UK Premiere. Photo: Getty Images
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      Jemima Khan’s new multicultural rom-com challenges stereotypes

      What’s Love Got To Do With It? explores traditional and modern approaches to romance

      Film & TVFebruary 15, 2023
      Alicia Keys performed at Maraya Concert Hall, AlUla, last year. Photo: Al Ula Moments
      Dates for Alicia Keys's return to AlUla announced

      Singer-songwriter will perform at Maraya during ancient city's arts festival

      Art & DesignFebruary 14, 2023
      The Shona Collective group exhibition is running at Mestaria Gallery in Alserkal Avenue until February 17. Pictured: The Seated Bathers series by Gregory Mutasa. Antonie Robertson/The National
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      Last chance to see: Zimbabwe's Shona sculptors in Dubai

      The exhibition showcases figurative, stylised and abstract pieces made from stones indigenous to Zimbabwe

      Art & DesignFebruary 14, 2023
      Idris and Sabrina Elba at the Impact Awards at Dubai's Museum of the Future on February 12. Antonie Robertson / The National
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      Elba given Time 100 Impact Award at Dubai's Museum of Future

      The award ceremony recognised leaders and innovators working to make the world a better place

      Art & DesignFebruary 12, 2023
      Together by Lorenzo Quinn part at the DIFC Sculpture Park in Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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      Lorenzo Quinn's giant works speak volumes at DIFC Sculpture Park

      The artist is also showcasing works at Alserkal Avenue as part of his first Dubai show

      Art & DesignFebruary 09, 2023
      Maya Diab will not be performing at Rixos Premium Dubai JBR on Valentine's Day. Photo: Katch This
      Maya Diab's Dubai concert postponed due to the earthquake

      The Lebanese pop star was due to perform at Rixos Premium Dubai JBR

      Music & On-stageFebruary 08, 2023
      Iranian artist Shervin Hajipour composed his song Baraye, which went viral, from the messages of protesters online. Photo: Shervin Hajipour
      Iranian Shervin Hajipour wins Song for Social Change at Grammys

      Baraye became the unofficial anthem of the ongoing women-led protests in Iran

      Music & On-stageFebruary 06, 2023
      Viola Davis accepts the award for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. AFP
      Viola Davis achieves Egot status at 2023 Grammy Awards

      The actress gave an emotional speech after winning the prize for the audio book of memoir, Finding Me

      Music & On-stageFebruary 06, 2023
      David Lammy, right, was a guest author and speaker at the 15th Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. Photo: Emirates Airline Festival of Literature
      British Labour MP David Lammy on tribalism and belonging

      The politician talks to The National about his book, Tribes, which he is promoting at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature

      BooksFebruary 05, 2023
      H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi ruler of Ras Al Khaimah attending occasion at the RAK Fine Arts Festival opening at Al Jazeera al Hamra Heritage Village, Ras Al Khaimah. Leslie Pableo for The National
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      RAK Ruler attends emirate's Fine Arts Festival launch

      The free-to-attend event includes exhibitions, talks and film screenings

      Art & DesignFebruary 04, 2023
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