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Argentina v England: Films, books and songs behind the fierce rivalry
From Maradona’s Hand of God to murals, documentaries and multimillion-dollar memorabilia, the fixture’s cultural legacy extends far beyond the pitch
From the Sahara to Hunza: Where Algerian desert blues meets Pakistani folk
Veteran is bringing musicians from North Africa and beyond to Hunza mountains for his Humnava project
Arabic word of the week‘Lahab’, or flame, ignites poetry and passion
It can describe heat, longing, anger and inflammation
Shakira returns to the pyramids: The stars who performed at Egypt’s ancient site
We look back at the pop, rock, rap, classical and electronic music acts who have played the ancient site
Wannabe at 30: Why the Spice Girls hit remains pop’s ultimate friendship anthem
Female camaraderie has long shaped the genre, with girl bands best placed to do the theme justice
Ancient UAE city inspires winning artwork of Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award
Everyday Artifacts draws on fishing tools found in the Tell Abraq prehistoric settlement
‘Messi is in my pocket’: What Egypt fans are chanting before facing Argentina
I first encountered a version of the phrase at an airport after Saudi Arabia's victory over Argentina in the 2022 World Cup
Arabic word of the weekWhy ‘Hakam’ was heard throughout the World Cup
From football pitches to legal disputes, the word carries the responsibility of judgment
Ronaldo's tears for Diogo Jota and the grief running through the 2026 World Cup
Players, coaches and supporters have displayed emotion through the tournament, honouring teammates, parents and superfans
What ‘Bismillah’ means and why Ronaldo may have said it during the World Cup
The phrase is used before beginning everyday tasks and important actions
From Cairokee to Dystinct: 2026 Dubai Summer Surprises concerts to see
Arabic pop, Egyptian rock, Indian fusion and familiar cartoon themes feature across the summer programme
Zayed National Museum research fund examines UAE’s links with South Asia
2026 fund will support studies spanning Sheikh Zayed’s legacy, archaeology, oral histories and regional connections
From Salik to Ejari: What the Arabic names of UAE public services mean
The monikers residents use every day reveal the precision and economy of the language
From Al Ain Museum to Dar Al Funoon: Six decades of culture in Abu Dhabi
Institutions that shaped Abu Dhabi's rise to become cultural capital
Top 52 concerts and events coming to the UAE, from Nancy Ajram to Shakira
There's an eclectic mix of music, dance and drama on offer
