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Arabic word of the weekKaraz, or cherry, adds a flavour of colour to descriptions
It can also express moments of romantic longing
Mariah Carey’s best music videos: 15 classics that defined her career
From Vision of Love to Honey and Obsessed, the pop star's repertoire proves she was always ahead of the pack
The NFL Super Bowl half-time show's hits and misses
The performance is watched by millions of fans and can make or break careers
From Hend Sabry to Youssef El Sherif: Yango Play reveals Ramadan series stars
Streaming platform unveils six series for the holy month, including its first original Khaleeji drama
Sharjah Ruler launches translation of Portuguese-Gulf history in Lisbon
The extensive works will allow historians to follow political and commercial change year by year
Eleven images to see at Xposure Photography Festival
From documentary and wildlife to portraiture and fine art, these images offer a snapshot of the global stories on display in Sharjah
Sharjah Ruler receives Portugal’s highest cultural honour
Portuguese President hails Sheikh Dr Sultan's commitment to cultural dialogue as countries mark 50 years of diplomatic relations
Top 36 concerts and events coming to UAE, from Shakira to Christina Aguilera
Eclectic mix of comedy, music, dance and drama on offer
Cairo's Diwan Publishing brings Nobel winner Naguib Mahfouz to new readers
Reworking of award-winning Egyptian writer's catalogue stirs debate while attracting young generation
Why children understand Wicked better than adults might think
From schoolyard to stage, story of Glinda and Elphaba taps into a sense of injustice children recognise immediately
An insider’s guide to Cairo’s art scene: Five locations to know
From state museums to gallery districts, this is where to go in the Egyptian capital
Author Tim Mackintosh-Smith on how to travel like Ibn Battuta
Faith, chance and close observation mattered more to the 14th-century traveller than maps or ambition
Arabic word of the week ‘Halwasa’, or hallucination, helps explain moments of confusion
It appears in clinics, conversations and warnings about faulty perception
Five trends shaping Arabic music in 2026, according to Spotify's head of music
From genre-bending collaborations to renewed confidence in local identity, Mark Abou Jaoude outlines the developments he believes will define the region’s sound in the year ahead
What Art Cairo 2026 tells us about the region’s art scene
From rare abstract work to the fair’s role in connecting regional galleries, a look at what stood out this year
