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Maan Jalal

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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