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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
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      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
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      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
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      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
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      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
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      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
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      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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