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Maan Jalal

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Osama Ali Abusunun won the Underwater Photography category in the The Kingdom Photography Discovery Competition. Photo: Saudi Visual Arts Commission
The Kingdom Photography Discovery Competition winners announced

The Kingdom Photography Discovery Competition seeks to inspire creative collaboration, while documenting the country's urban and natural landscapes

Arts & CultureDecember 07, 2022
Thirteen films from and about the MENA region submitted in the Best International Feature category for the 95th Academy Awards reveal a diverse range of stories. Pictured: 'World War III' co-written and directed by Houman Seyyedi, 'Holy Spider' directed by Ali Abbasi and 'Memory Box' directed Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige.
Mena films at Oscars 2023 span real-life to fictional dramas

From Iraq and Morocco to Iran, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, here are the films in the running for the Best International Feature Academy Award

Film & TVDecember 07, 2022
George Jreije's book is a middle-grade contemporary fantasy novel featuring alchemy and Middle Eastern desserts. Photo: George Jreije
George Jreije creates Harry Potter-style world with an Arab twist

Lebanese-American writer has released Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

BooksDecember 04, 2022
More than 20 years since it was built, the Burj Al Arab is a testament to Dubai's heritage and its vision for the future. Photo: Wam
Timeframe: How Burj Al Arab became more than just a luxury hotel

Since its construction more than 20 years ago, Dubai’s most recognisable building is still a symbol of great vision

WeekendDecember 02, 2022
Young girl dances to traditional Emirati music by Al Mazyood band for upcoming National Day celebrations at Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, Dubai. Photo: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Mohammed Bin Rashid Library celebrates National Day

Emirati culture and heritage, including poetry and workshops, was showcased

Music & On-stageNovember 30, 2022
These 10 artists, including (from left) Maitha Abdalla, Amir Hazim and Alymamah Rashed, are helping to diversify the creative landscape. Photo: Tabarai Space / @amirhazimx / Instagram / Hunna Art
The 10 contemporary Arab artists you should know

Painters, photographers and muralists across a range of styles are redefining art and offering different perspectives

Art & DesignNovember 29, 2022
The Arabic word hanan means affection in English.
Arabic word of the week: How ‘hanan’ is named for affection or compassion

One of the derivations of the word is a central theme in a famous Arabic poem and song

WeekendNovember 25, 2022
Residents of Mosul are able to experience their greatest culture heritage site in virtual reality thanks to a new exhibition at the new Mosul Heritage Museum. All Photo: Hamza Mahmood / Mosul Heritage Museum
How virtual reality is being used to recreate Iraq’s destroyed heritage

Five historic landmarks damaged by ISIS can now be experienced in the digital world, thanks to an exhibition in Mosul

ArtNovember 24, 2022
The Dutch stage adaptation of A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara, directed by Ivo van Hove. Photo: BAM / Julieta Cervantes
Bestselling novel A Little Life to be adapted for the London stage

The performance of Hanya Yanagihara’s novel will run for 12 weeks in the West End

Music & On-stageNovember 23, 2022
Palestinian author and architect Suad Amiry's 'Mother of Strangers' is a work of fiction based on real people. Photo: Takreem Awards
Celebrated architect Suad Amiry’s non-fiction debut is a history of Palestinian heartache

Award-winning author and architect pays homage to her father and his hometown of Jaffa in her first work of fiction

BooksNovember 23, 2022
The recipients of the Kingdom Photography Award and the shortlisted photographers of the Kingdom Photography Discovery Competition will have their work displayed in an exhibition in December this year. Pictured: Swedish photographer Alex Dawson's submission for the Kingdom Photography Award in the Underwater category. Photo: Alex Dawson
Saudi Visual Arts Commission chief shares vision for Kingdom Photography Award

Dina Amin says the prize aims to build an archive of images of the country's landscapes and promote cross-cultural exchange

Art & DesignNovember 23, 2022
Wissam Shawkat's solo exhibition Letters of Love II is on at Mestaria Gallery in Alserkal Avenue until November 30. Antonie Robertson / The National
Meet the Iraqi calligraphy artist reconstructing 'love' in all its forms

The artist's latest exhibition of 50 works is the culmination of a lifetime spent studying ancient script

Art & DesignNovember 22, 2022
Shah Rukh Khan will be honoured at the opening ceremony of the second Red Sea International Film Festival, in Jeddah. AFP
Red Sea International Film Festival to honour Shah Rukh Khan

The actor will receive an award recognising his contributions to the film industry

Film & TVNovember 21, 2022
Actor Michael J Fox accepts the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award during the 13th Governors Awards. Photo: Getty
Michael J Fox awarded honorary Oscar for Parkinson's advocacy

The Back to the Future actor has raised more than $1 billion for research to find a cure for the disease

Film & TVNovember 20, 2022
On Chris Hemsworth's new docuseries 'Limitless,' the actor is shown discovering that he has a high risk of developing Alzheimer's. AP
Chris Hemsworth to take a break from acting after discovering Alzheimer's predisposition

The Thor star is choosing to spend more time with his wife and children

WellbeingNovember 20, 2022
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