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Host of this years Global Citizen Festival Priyanka Chopra Jonas was joined on stage Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi in New York’s Central Park. Photo: EPA
Global Citizen Festival brings A-listers to US and Ghana to end poverty

Artists and activists call upon world leaders to fight poverty and climate crisis

On StageSeptember 25, 2022
Para-athlete, television presenter and disabled rights activist, Zainab Al-Eqabi walked the Boss fashion show at the Milan Fashion Week Women's/Men's Collection Spring Summer 2023. Photo: Getty Images
Iraqi para-athlete Zainab Al-Eqabi from Dubai models for Boss in Milan

Baghdad-born activist had her leg amputated after an undetonated bomb from the First Gulf War exploded in her garden in 1997

FashionSeptember 25, 2022
The head chef at Copala shows ‘The National’ how to make four of their most popular non-alcoholic mixes
Copala serves a range of authentic and varied mocktails

The restaurant in Index Mall sources ingredients for its meals and drinks from Mexico

FoodSeptember 24, 2022
The 'See Monster' art installation is 35 metres tall and features four publicly accessible levels. PA
Oil rig art installation 'See Monster' now open

The work aims to start conversations about sustainability

ArtSeptember 23, 2022
A photograph from the early 1990s shows Fairouz at home. Photo: Saeed Al Harmoodi
Fairouz’s ‘Kifak Inta’ to be released on vinyl for the first time

The classic and timeless album was instrumental in modernising Arabic music

MusicSeptember 22, 2022
‘Ads’ by Andy Warhol (1985) reimages famous adverts and the logos of globally recognised brands. Photo: Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s Dubai to show art and jewellery worth $45m in new exhibition

The show of contemporary works will include pieces by Andy Warhol and Italian artist Alighiero Boetti

ArtSeptember 21, 2022
Having henna added to Unesco's list is part of DCT Abu Dhabi’s efforts to promote and preserve the UAE's national identity. AP
UAE collaborates with Arab countries to nominate henna for Unesco heritage list

Practice could join several other Emirati traditions as Intangible Cultural Heritage

Arts & CultureSeptember 21, 2022
Kim Basinger and Russell Crowe play Lynn Bracken and police officer Wendell 'Bud' White in 'LA Confidential'. Photo: Alamy
'LA Confidential' is a timeless piece of cinema, 25 years after release

In this retrospective, we discuss why the critically acclaimed film can still speak to a contemporary audience

WeekendSeptember 16, 2022
The ELF Seddiqi Writers’ Fellowship supports authors through several initiatives, including talks and introductions to agents, editors and publishers. Photo: Emirates Literature Foundation
Applications open for Emirates Literature Foundation's second writing fellowship

Ten aspiring scribes in the UAE will be selected for the programme and mentored by critically acclaimed authors from around the world

BooksSeptember 16, 2022
'In the Heat' is Galleria Continua’s second a group show since launching in November 2021 at the Burj Al Arab. Left: 'Lightning Land' by Ahmed Mater (2017), 'Nocero Umbro' by Armando Testa (1991-2020), 'Experiments' by Zhanna Kadyrova (2014). Photo: Ismail Noor / Seeing Things
New Dubai exhibition brings the heat to Burj Al Arab

Regional and international artists are showcasing their works in the ongoing art series at the luxury hotel

ArtSeptember 16, 2022
'The Interpreter' by Hayv Kahraman (2016). All Photos: Christie's Dubai
Christie's Dubai opens Contemporary Middle Eastern Art show

The exhibition opens to the public on Friday, with pieces being auctioned from next month

ArtSeptember 16, 2022
Two Palestinian films will be shown at Tiff, including 'Alam', which was directed by Firas Khoury. Photo: Toronto International Film Festival
Palestinian films screening at Toronto International Film Festival

The groundbreaking stories are part of a number of Arab features being screened

FilmSeptember 14, 2022
'Squid Game' Netflix's most watch show made history at the Emmys as the first non-English-language show in the awards' history to ever be nominated in the main drama category. Photo: Netflix.
Where to watch all the Emmy-winning shows in the UAE

From comedies to dramas, the selection of quality TV to binge-watch will leave you spoilt for choice

TelevisionSeptember 13, 2022
Quinta Brunson, right, winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for 'Abbott Elementary', checks on Jimmy Kimmel. Photo: AP
Quinta Brunson forced to give Emmys speech over Jimmy Kimmel

Twitter users found the late night host’s joke disrespectful and tactless

TelevisionSeptember 13, 2022
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE TELEVISION ACADEMY - Sheryl Lee Ralph accepts the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for "Abbott Elementary" at the 74th Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Phil McCarten / Invision for the Television Academy / AP Images)
Sheryl Lee Ralph sings Emmys acceptance speech

The actress has become the second black woman in Emmys history to win Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

TelevisionSeptember 13, 2022
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