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      The cosy and independent Cinema Akil is gearing up for the inaugural showcase, which aims to advance the dialogue around the region's film industry. Photo: Cinema Akil
      Cinema Akil to host first Arab Cinema Week in Dubai

      The 10-day event will showcase a diverse range of films from across the region from Friday

      FilmOctober 05, 2022
      Omar Souleyman performing in the UK in May. His presence on the international music stage has been growing in recent years — his most recent gig was in Paris. Getty Images
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      Syrian singer Omar Souleyman plays Balenciaga after-party in Paris

      Moroccan-French electronic duo Taxi Kebab also makes an appearance at the exclusive event

      MusicOctober 05, 2022
      Illustrated folio from The Shahnameh of Shah Tahmasp, attributed to Mirza 'Ali, Persia, Tabriz, Royal Atelier (1525-35). Photo: Sotheby's
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      Striking £6 million manuscript on display at Sotheby's Dubai

      The artwork — described as the 'Persian equivalent of the Mona Lisa' by historians — is filled with astonishing detail and colour

      ArtOctober 05, 2022
      'Avatar' is currently playing in cinemas before the sequel 'Avatar: Way of Water' is released in Decembers of this year. Photo: Twentieth Century Fox
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      Film of the week: We can still marvel at Avatar's effects - if not the plot

      As James Cameron's 2009 epic is re-released in cinemas, we give it another look for old times' sake

      WeekendSeptember 30, 2022
      The exhibition of auction highlights will be on show at Christie’s DIFC from September 28 until October 3. Photo: Christie's
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      Mughal carpet from 17th century on show at Christie’s Dubai

      The exhibition is a diverse mix of rare and historic pieces, set to go under the hammer soon

      ArtSeptember 30, 2022
      Nandi Bushell has released her first single, 'The Shadows', dedicated to her father and his recent health struggles. Getty Images
      Nandi Bushell: young star releases first single dedicated to her father

      The multi-talented musician, 12, recently performed live on stage with Foo Fighters

      MusicSeptember 30, 2022
      The first Alserkal Avenue 'Alserkal Lates' event of the 2022-2023 Art Season saw over 12 opening exhibitions from regional and international artists. Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National Antonie Robertson/The National
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      Alserkal Lates opens UAE's art season with 12 exhibitions

      Shows featuring Emirati as well as internationally renowned artists are among new attractions at Dubai's Alserkal Avenue

      ArtSeptember 28, 2022
      Project Space’s new line-up of exhibitions puts the spotlight on emerging artists from the region. Photo: Almaha Jaralla, Noora Ali-Ramahi, Mahmood Aldaoud
      NYUAD Art Gallery reopens with exhibitions by emerging artists in the Gulf

      A selection of diverse shows are scheduled for the rest of the year

      ArtSeptember 28, 2022
      The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra will be performing Gustav Mahler's last symphony, the Ninth Symphony, known as one the 19th century’s greatest. Photo: Abu Dhabi Classics
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      Headline performances announced for returning Abu Dhabi Classics

      The headline acts for the new season have been announced as curators promise 'you will not find this anywhere else'

      MusicSeptember 28, 2022
      Westlife will be performing in Abu Dhabi for the first time. Photo: Katchthis
      Westlife's Shane Filan on 'singing people's memories' in Abu Dhabi

      The award-winning group will perform at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, on Thursday

      MusicSeptember 28, 2022
      More than 100 pieces by Ismail Khayat will go on show in Sharjah next month. Photo: Ismail Khayat Gallery
      New Sharjah exhibition will showcase works by Ismail Khayat

      More than 100 pieces by the prolific creator — considered one of the founders of the region's arts scene — will be displayed

      ArtSeptember 27, 2022
      A visitor at Emirati artist Shamma Al Amri's 'So to Speak' exhibition at Tashkeel in Dubai. AFP
      Top 12 exhibitions to see in the UAE this year

      From South Asian Pop Art to an impressive collection on Impressionism, these shows are worth marking the diary for

      ArtSeptember 27, 2022
      A globe dating back to 1840 will be on show. Photo: Sotheby's
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      Sotheby’s to show rare pieces of Middle Eastern history at Riyadh fair

      First edition manuscripts, a globe from 1840 and photos of Queen Elizabeth's visit to Saudi Arabia in 1979 will be displayed

      ArtSeptember 27, 2022
      ‘Mappa’ by Alighiero Boetti (1989-1991) is monumental embroidered work from his series on the study of maps that capture geopolitical realities of the time. Photo: Sotheby's
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      From Warhol to Egyptian jewels, don't miss Sotheby’s Dubai exhibition

      The travelling exhibition is an exploration of the duality of time

      ArtSeptember 27, 2022
      From left, Majid Almohandis, Assala, Ahlam and Aseel Abubakr have been announced as the judges of the first 'Saudi Idol'. Photo: MBC Group
      New talent series 'Saudi Idol' to be broadcast in December

      Four Arab artists will judge contestants as filming starts in October

      TelevisionSeptember 25, 2022
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