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      Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The family scales the indoor climbing walls together at CLYMB, Yas Island. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
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      Facing fears and flying high at Clymb Abu Dhabi

      The National's Arts & Culture editor takes her two children for a sky-high, adventure-filled day

      FamilyMay 05, 2021
      Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara on Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Photos courtesy Anantara
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      A night on Sir Bani Yas Island: free-roaming wildlife and epic safari drives

      With epic safari drives and free-roaming wildlife, the reopened property offers an island escape for the whole family

      HotelsMay 03, 2021
      'Baghdad Central' actor Waleed Zuaiter has received a Bafta television nomination for Leading Actor. Antonie Robertson / The National
      Waleed Zuaiter receives Bafta nomination for role in 'Baghdad Central'

      This is the first Bafta nomination for the actor and Oscar-nominated film producer

      TelevisionApril 29, 2021
      Get the children involved in making your Eid feast, or order in and just make dessert. Getty Images
      Eid ideas for children: 6 ways to make the occasion feel special at home

      Traditional plans may still be out the window, but here's how you can make this Eid a memorable one

      FamilyApril 27, 2021
      Marc Anthony has made his concert available for free after technical failures. Getty
      Marc Anthony streams virtual concert for free on YouTube after technical 'collapse'

      The recorded version of the show is now available for 24 hours on the singer's YouTube channel

      MusicApril 19, 2021
      Tamil actor Vivek passed away in a hospital on Saturday. Silverscreen Media Inc.
      Renowned Tamil actor Vivek dies at 59 after suffering heart attack

      Celebrities and fans mourn the beloved comedian with tributes on social media

      FilmApril 18, 2021
      A scene from the Oscar-nominated film 'The Man Who Sold His Skin', which will open this year's Malmo Arab Film Festival.
      Malmo Arab Film Festival 2021 to screen 40 movies from the region

      The programme will open with Tunisia's Oscar-nominated 'The Man Who Sold His Skin'

      FilmApril 06, 2021
      A scene from the Oscar-nominated film 'The Man Who Sold His Skin', which will open this year's Malmo Arab Film Festival.
      Two Arab films have been nominated for Oscars

      Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania and Palestinian-British director Farah Nabulsi have been nominated for their films

      FilmMarch 16, 2021
      Directors Chloe Zhao, left, and Emerald Fennell have been nominated for an Oscar in the Best Director category this year. AFP
      Oscars 2021: Two women nominated for Best Director for the first time

      The Best Director category has never seen more than one woman nominated in any given year – until now

      FilmMarch 15, 2021
      Saudi Arabian artist Zahrah Al Ghamdi's 'What Lies Behind the Walls', on view as part of the Desert X exhibition in the Coachella Valley, near Palm Springs, California. EPA
      Arab artists show work at Desert X in California

      The exhibition brings the work of 13 artists from the US and around the world

      ArtMarch 15, 2021
      The Arabic remake stars Egyptian actress Mona Zaki, left, and award-winning Lebanese actress Nadine Labaki. AFP / AP
      Nadine Labaki film 'Perfect Strangers' wraps in Lebanon

      The Arabic remake is expected to release in the fourth quarter of 2021

      FilmMarch 14, 2021
      Large sculpture coming out of the water at Yas Bay Waterfront in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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      What is the giant sculpture near Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena?

      The capital's residents were surprised to see the new installation near the promenade

      ArtMarch 02, 2021
      Stills from 'Henet Ward', left, and 'You Will Die at Twenty'. Film Clinic
      Warehouse421 and Cinema Akil to screen award-winning Arab films online

      Six films will be featured as part of the programme running between February and April

      FilmFebruary 19, 2021
      Lokman Slim and his wife, Monika Borgmann, photographed in 2009, created two award-winning documentaries together. Bryan Denton for The National
      Lokman Slim: Remembering the award-winning films by the Lebanese activist

      The activist and publisher co-directed two stirring films with his wife, Monika Borgmann

      FilmFebruary 05, 2021
      Anthony Hopkins, Frances McDormand and Chadwick Boseman are among the nominees for the 2021 Golden Globes.
      Golden Globes 2021: the full list of nominations

      From Chadwick Boseman to Frances McDormand, here is the full list of nominees

      FilmFebruary 04, 2021
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