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      From left, Farouk Hesham as Majid and Abishek Nair as Hamid in Baghdadi Bath; Sherif Hamdy as Sadoon and Abdullah Al Qassab as The General in The Dictator. Photo: Danu Dubai
      Arabic plays' satirical and dark stories retold in English

      Baghdadi Bath and The Dictator, both written by renowned regional playwrights, are being retold at Courtyard Playhouse Dubai

      Music & On-stageJanuary 21, 2023
      Nakhla translates to palm tree in English
      Arabic word of the week: How 'nakhla’ represents a powerful symbol of the region

      The palm has long been synonymous with the Arab world

      WeekendJanuary 20, 2023
      Carole Baskin suggested US Homeland Security found her late husband 'alive and well' in Costa Rica. Photo: Netflix
      Has Carole Baskin's former husband really been found alive?

      Controversial conservationist previously alleged former partner Don Lewis was still living in Costa Rica

      Film & TVJanuary 19, 2023
      The exhibition will run from January 27 until February 17 at Mestaria Gallery in Alserkal Avenue. Pictured is Dynasty by Bywell Sango. Photo: Mestaria Gallery / Shona Collective
      Zimbabwean artists to showcase Shona stone sculptures in Dubai

      The Shona Collective will bring a variety of works to the UAE, painstakingly crafted from the earth

      Art & DesignJanuary 16, 2023
      Danial Canogar's Chyron Wallpaper work. Photo: Studio Daniel Canogar
      Expo 2020 artist Daniel Canogar set for solo debut in Dubai

      Galloire will showcase an exhibition by the Spanish artist exploring technological reality

      Art & DesignJanuary 16, 2023
      Ziad Al Najjar's exhibition Under Your Eyes runs until January 27 at Tabari Artspace. Photo: Tabari Artspace
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      Emirati artist's first show pops with colour, intuition and goats

      It may be Ziad Al Najjar's debut show, but there's a mature body of work on display in the DIFC, with plenty of animal spirit

      Art & DesignJanuary 15, 2023
      Writer and director Dania Bdeir. Photo: Dania Bdeir
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      Dania Bdeir on her Oscar-shortlisted film about Syrian migration and masculinity

      Award-winning short starring Arab pop artist Khansa had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival

      WeekendJanuary 13, 2023
      Ameer translates to prince in English
      Arabic word of the week: How princely 'ameer' is the root of an English title

      The term is still widely used today, although its meaning has changed over time

      WeekendJanuary 13, 2023
      Dubai Culture has launched a new public art strategy. Pictured is Wind Sculpture III by Yinka Shonibare, part of Expo 2020's own programme. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
      Dubai rolls out new plan to turn city into open art gallery

      Sweeping strategy to transform streets into giant open art galleries rolled out

      Art & DesignJanuary 13, 2023
      Tributes from celebrities friends over the passing of Lisa Marie Presley have flooded social media. Photo: AFP
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      Lisa Marie Presley: John Travolta, Rita Wilson and others pay tribute

      The singer-songwriter was the only daughter of rock 'n' roll legend Elvis has died

      Pop CultureJanuary 13, 2023
      The new logo is being displayed in the form of sculptures across Basra. Photo: Wissam Shawkat
      Artist Wissam Shawkat’s logo for Basra is an ode to the city

      Iraqi calligrapher created the city’s striking logo, now being used during the Arabian Gulf Cup

      Art & DesignJanuary 12, 2023
      K-pop girl group Blackpink performing at Coachella in 2019. This year, they will return as headliners. AFP
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      Blackpink to be first K-pop act to headline Coachella

      Girl group's soaring popularity reaches California, with Bad Bunny, Frank Ocean, Calvin Harris and Blondie also on the bill

      Music & On-stageJanuary 11, 2023
      An Ocean In Every Drop will be running until April 2 at Jameel Arts Centre in Dubai. Pictured: Gradient Springs by Jumana Emil Abboud (2009-2020) Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
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      What is water? Diving into new Jameel Arts Centre exhibition

      An Ocean in Every Drop brings together works by 15 artists from 14 indigenous communites around the world

      Art & DesignJanuary 10, 2023
      Ibrahim Al Zadjali as Nasser in the first Omani show on Netflix, Scattered Borders. Photo: FilmGate Productions
      Everything we know about first Omani series coming to Netflix

      Featuring six episodes, the show takes a look at the effect of the pandemic on one family and will be released on Thursday

      Film & TVJanuary 09, 2023
      Director Guy Ritchie and actor Jason Statham in Dubai for the premiere of their new film Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham on changing the spy genre and possibly filming in Dubai

      The director and actor were at The Dubai Mall for the premiere of their latest film together

      Film & TVJanuary 07, 2023
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