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Maan Jalal

Maan Jalal


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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
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
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
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
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
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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