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Maan Jalal

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Conservators Claire Cuyaubere and Duygu Camurcuoglu work on a Byzantine jug, dating back to 400–500 AD. Photo: Trustees of the British Museum and the American University of Beirut
British Museum displays restored ancient glass vessels from Beirut explosion

Discoveries made during the reconstruction process shed light on glass production in Lebanon 2,000 years ago

ArtAugust 29, 2022
Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed, chairwoman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and member of the Dubai Council, at the conference in Prague, Czech Republic. Photo: Wam
Icom Prague offers glimpse of what to expect from Dubai event in 2025

The Icom flag is formally passed on to the UAE in landmark moment

ArtAugust 28, 2022
The National's Arabic word of the week is an idiomatic expression used when someone has had a shower or bath, a haircut or had their beard trimmed.
Arabic word of the week: ‘Na’eeman’ can be a blessing in many forms

Common yet unique, the expression is used to congratulate and to bless

WeekendAugust 26, 2022
Twitter has integrated podcasts to their platform as part of their newly redesigned Twitter Spaces tab. Photo: Twitter
Twitter integrates live podcast rooms into its platform

Twitter Spaces is now visible to a group of global English-speaking audience on iOS and Android

MusicAugust 26, 2022
Razane Jammal at 'The Sandman' world premiere in London. Getty Images
'The Sandman' star Razane Jammal on acting through her grief

The actress's biggest professional success has come while she mourns the loss of her mother

TelevisionAugust 26, 2022
Sumayah Al Solaiman announced the kingdom's participation in the arts and design festival. Photo: ArchMOC
Saudi Arabia invites creatives to submit ideas for Venice Biennale 2023

The country is calling for architects, artists and designers to step forward and showcase their talent for global audiences

ArtAugust 25, 2022
Palestinian American comedian Mo Amer stars in Mo, a comedy drama now available on Netflix. Photo: Netflix © 2022
'Mo' review: a landmark series filled with humour and authenticity

Comedian Mo Amer’s semi-autobiographical sitcom is a complex yet funny portrait of a Palestinian-American family

TelevisionAugust 24, 2022
Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen. Photo: HBO
Five things to know about 'Game of Thrones' prequel 'House of the Dragon'

Take a trip back 200 years to Westeros, when the Targaryens sat on the Iron Throne

Arts & CultureAugust 22, 2022
Running from September 12 until October 30, the Foundry will be showcasing work from regional and international artists. Photo: Foundry
Four new September exhibitions to see at Foundry in Dubai

The space includes collections from photography, multidisciplinary and experimental art

ArtAugust 21, 2022
Kuwaiti artist Monira Al Qadiri’s sculpture 'Devonian' on public display at the Riverside Terrace in London, explores our dependence on fossil fuels. Photo: Hayward Gallery
Monira Al Qadiri explores our reliance on fossil fuels with artwork at London's Southbank

The Kuwaiti artist's latest multicoloured sculpture is playful, but addresses a serious and timely issue

ArtAugust 20, 2022
Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, played by Emma D’Arcy, is determined to claim her birthright in 'House of the Dragon'. Photo: HBO
'House of the Dragon' — the flawed family keeping fans all fired up

The 'Game of Thrones' prequel soars high with an explosive combination of secrets, alliances and burning desires

TelevisionAugust 19, 2022
Bella Hadid has reveled that her vocal pro-Palestinian views have cost her personal relationships and professional opportunities. AFP
Bella Hadid reveals the professional cost of Palestinian solidarity

The supermodel says she has 'no fear' when it comes to speaking up about Palestinian rights

Arts & CultureAugust 19, 2022
Downtown Circle would be a 550-metre-tall ring surrounding Burj Khalifa and the wider Downtown Dubai area. Photo: Pictown / Znera
Giant ring surrounds Burj Khalifa in stunning new design

Downtown Circle would be a megastructure encompassing Downtown Dubai

ArtAugust 18, 2022
A replica of the Ni'isjoohl memorial pole, which is said to hold knowledge within its carvings. Photo: Nisga’a Nation
Scottish museum and First Nation leaders to discuss stolen artefact

The hand-carved memorial totem taken 93 years ago is considered a cultural treasure by the Nisga’a Nation from British Columbia, Canada

ArtAugust 17, 2022
'I Can See You' (2013) by Sajjad Abbas, an enlarged photograph of his eye on the 'Turkish Building' in Baghdad facing the Green Zone. Photo: Berlin Biennale
Iraqi artists criticise Berlin Biennale's inclusion of Abu Ghraib photos

Almost 400 people have signed an open letter in support of Sajjad Abbas, Raed Mutar and Layth Kareem, whose work was originally displayed alongside the images

ArtAugust 16, 2022
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