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Maan Jalal

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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