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      Qasida is the Arabic word for poem, but not poetry
      Arabic word of the week: 'qasida' is a poem full of intent

      A word that dates from the pre-Islamic period is still used today

      WeekendJanuary 06, 2023
      The first Global Village, in 1997, was alongside Dubai Creek, opposite Dubai Municipality. Photo: Twitter
      Timeframe: Looking back at 26 years of Global Village, Dubai

      Diversity is at the heart of this 26-year-old cultural destination in Dubai

      WeekendJanuary 06, 2023
      Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, Steve Mackie and Kylie Minogue in the UAE this week. Photo: Instagram
      Celebrities spotted in the UAE during New Year

      Actors, directors, supermodels, singers, reality stars and pop icons have been out and about in the UAE

      Pop CultureJanuary 05, 2023
      Spotify's new in-app experience is officially live now and only available until January 31. Photo: Bloomberg
      How to use Spotify's new musical time capsule feature

      It will give users a harmonious surprise come next January

      Music & On-stageJanuary 05, 2023
      Zerzura Rare Books on Alerkal Avenue specialises in rare and vintage works. Antonie Robertson / The National
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      Zerzura: Dubai's first shop dedicated to rare and vintage books

      The namesake of a legendary ancient city sells something arguably more precious than gold

      BooksJanuary 05, 2023
      Burj Khalifa in January 2010, days after it opened to the public. Randi Sokoloff / The National
      The numbers behind Burj Khalifa's records and design

      The Dubai skyscraper marked a landmark moment in the UAE's growth story when it opened 13 years ago. Here's how it was achieved

      Art & DesignJanuary 04, 2023
      Google Doodle of Ihsan Abdel Quddous. Photo: Google
      Who was Ihsan Abdel Quddous, subject of today's Google Doodle?

      Quddous explored taboo themes in his journalism and fictional writing

      BooksJanuary 04, 2023
      Jeremy Renner has a home and ranch above Lake Tahoe in Nevada, an area hit by a winter storm on New Year’s Eve. AP
      Marvel's Jeremy Renner 'critical but stable' after accident

      The Marvel actor was airlifted to hospital after he was injured while ploughing snow

      Film & TVJanuary 02, 2023
      An exhibition of the work of Iraqi pioneer photographer Latif Al Ani is currently on show at The Frajam Foundation. Pictured: Portrait of an Iraqi lady, Baghdad, 1961 by Latif Al Ani. Photo: The Farjam Foundation
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      New exhibition reveals a forgotten Iraq through the lens of photographer Latif Al Ani

      The 'father of Iraqi photography' captured the country's changing face and spirit at a time of unparalleled optimism, from the 1950s to 1970s

      Art & DesignDecember 31, 2022
      In all 13 movies across genres New Year's Eve is used as a symbolic plot point
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      Top 13 New Year's films to welcome in 2023

      New year, old flicks. Sometimes, the best way to ring in new beginnings is with a classic story

      Film & TVDecember 30, 2022
      The last night of the 20th century at a cafe in Dubai. New Year's Eve fell during Ramadan. AFP
      Timeframe: The Y2K bug that never was

      How the turn of the millennium was tinged with terror

      WeekendDecember 30, 2022
      From left, The Little Mermaid; John Wick: Chapter 4; and The Super Mario Bros Movie will be released next year. Photos: Disney
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      Blockbusters coming in 2023, including Dune and Creed sequels

      Clear your calendars for sci-fi, fantasy, action and adventure that is out of this world

      Film & TVDecember 30, 2022
      Musician Joseph 'Jo Mersa' Marley spent his childhood around reggae royalty. Getty Images
      Bob Marley's grandson Jo Mersa dies aged 31

      No cause of death given as representative confirms death of young father

      Music & On-stageDecember 28, 2022
      The highly anticipated sci-fi sequel Avatar: The Way of Water is one of the highest-grossing films of 2022. Photo: 20th Century Studios
      Avatar: The Way of Water takes almost $900m at global box office

      James Cameron’s sci-fi epic sequel is the fifth-highest-grossing film of the year

      Film & TVDecember 26, 2022
      Alyamamah Rashed's current solo exhibition at Tabari Art Space in DIFC runs until January 6. All Photos: Tabari Art Space
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      The inspiration behind Alymamah Rashed's solo art show in DIFC

      Kuwaiti artist's creative process is part of a 'healing journey' that started after she was the target of a hate attack in New York City

      Art & DesignDecember 25, 2022
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