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Maan Jalal

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Quentin Tarantino raised his concern at being 'out of touch' with the movie industry. AP
Quentin Tarantino reveals why he plans to stop making films

The ‘Pulp Fiction’ director also shared plans to work on a television project next year

Film & TVNovember 20, 2022
Istikan is the Arabic word for a kind of tea cup.
‘Istikan’: Arabic word for tea cup has a surprising origin

The word, used mostly in Iraq, is often mistakenly thought to have Turkish or Farsi origins

WeekendNovember 18, 2022
The latest Fifa World Cup single 'Tukoh Taka', features rapper Nicki Minaj, right, Colombian singer Maluma, centre, and Lebanese artist Myriam Fares. Getty Images
Nicki Minaj, Maluma and Myriam Fares release World Cup single Tukoh Taka

The song features lyrics in English, Spanish and Arabic

Music & On-stageNovember 18, 2022
Louvre Abu Dhabi has opened its second Art Here exhibition. Pictured is 'Khamis Mushait' by Ayman Zedani. Photo: Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi showcases Richard Mille Art Prize finalists' work

The Art Here exhibition includes submissions from 10 artists bidding for the title and $60,000 cash award

Art & DesignNovember 18, 2022
Visitors to Dubai's Museum of the Future can now book later slots. Photo: AFP
Museum of the Future is extending opening hours due to high demand

The architectural marvel showcases exhibitions suitable for the whole family

Art & DesignNovember 17, 2022
The Adventures of Mansour: Age of AI, a reboot of the children's series Mansour, is due to be shown next year. Photo: Bidaya Media
Popular Emirati cartoon Mansour to relaunch with new adventure

The reboot will build on the success of the Arabic-language show that has been viewed more than two billion times online

Film & TVNovember 16, 2022
Urban Fabric by NYU Abu Dhabi students Roudhah Al Mazrouei, Gerald Jason Cruz and Jennifer Tsai, recipients of the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2022. Photo: Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation
The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award's 2022 winner is Urban Fabric

Urban Fabric is a striking work inspired by the idea of interconnectedness

Art & DesignNovember 16, 2022
Amir El-Masry spent three days at Cop 27, he also starred in a video for the event. Getty Images
The Crown star Amir El-Masry joins Cop 27 to plead for more action

The British-Egyptian actor says he hopes to use his voice to inspire others and help create awareness about environmental issues

Film & TVNovember 16, 2022
Lebanese-French trumpeter and composer Ibrahim Maalouf, Swedish-Iranian singer Snoh Aalegra and Palestinian-American rapper DJ Khaled are all nominees in the 65th Grammy Music Awards. Photo: Getty
Arab and Iranian artists nominated for Grammy Awards 2023

The ceremony will take place on February 5

Music & On-stageNovember 16, 2022
Banksy's work in Borodyanka, Ukraine, depicts a child throwing a man in a judo fight. Vladimir Putin is a known practitioner of the sport. Photo: Ed Ram
Banksy's striking works are appearing all over Ukraine

The elusive graffiti artist has created seven pieces amid the rubble and destruction following Russia's invasion

Art & DesignNovember 15, 2022
Mohsin Hamid, Cecelia Ahern and David Walliams, who will take part in this year's Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. Photo: Emirates Airline Festival of Literature; Getty
Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2023 unveils author line-up

Jeffrey Archer, David Walliams and Shashi Tharoor will also return to the Dubai event in February

BooksNovember 14, 2022
Veronica Taylor was at the first PopCon Middle East, held at Expo City Dubai from November 10 to 13. Photo: Kristin Hoebermann​
Veronica Taylor on the cultural legacy of ‘Pokemon’

Voice actress was at Pop Con Middle East where she spoke about her journey as Ash from the beloved Japanese show

Film & TVNovember 14, 2022
Markus Dohle, Penguin Random House’s chief executive, on the first day of the Sharjah International Book Fair. Pawan Singh / The National
Penguin Random House chief says Arab world 'has a lot to offer'

Markus Dohle praises the Sharjah International Book Fair for its growth

BooksNovember 13, 2022
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan accepts the Global Icon of Cinema and Cultural Narrative Award at the Sharjah International Book Fair. Pawan Singh / The National
Shah Rukh Khan honoured at Sharjah International Book Fair

Bollywood star wows audiences on stage and shares his love for the UAE

BooksNovember 11, 2022
Dubai Design Week has become one of the largest creative festivals in the Middle East. Photo: Dubai Design Week
Timeframe: Dubai Design Week is a vital part of the UAE’s creative landscape

The event has been instrumental in helping the country understand its own design perspective

WeekendNovember 11, 2022
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