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      Posing with some of her prizes, Georgia Risk, Miss Universe 1971, smiles for the photographer. Although Miss Universe no longer receives a trophy or sceptor, she does receive a specially designed Hoya Crystal statue. Courtesy Miss Universe
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      Crowning glory: Georgina Rizk is still the Arab world's only Miss Universe

      In 1971, the then-18-year-old defeated 59 other competitors to take home the coveted crown

      LifestyleJuly 24, 2020
      'Sharp Tools' is among the films screening as part of the summer camp. Courtesy Diff
      Five activities to not miss at the UAE's virtual summer camp this week

      The Ministry of Culture and Youth is engaging young adults and children with 500 online activities until the end of August

      ArtJuly 23, 2020
      One of the team members from the 'Lost on Everest' expedition to find Andrew Sandy Irvine's remains on Mount Everest. National Geographic / Matt Irving
      'Lost on Everest' attempts to find out if two men scaled summit in 1920s

      A National Geographic documentary looks for the body of one of the first men who tried to climb Mount Everest

      FilmJuly 20, 2020
      Engagement photos of Rayan Sokkar and Samih Mazien Mahmoud. Omar Ahmad
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      Palestinian couple's refugee camp engagement photos light up social media

      Rayan Sokkar wanted the photos taken at the Shatila camp in Lebanon, because it was the place where she was born and raised

      FamilyJuly 16, 2020
      'Bethlehem 2001' by Ibrahim Handal is among three Arab films selected at this year's special Locarno Film Festival. Facebook
      Three Arab films make the Locarno Film Festival 2020 selection

      This year, the festival brings together 43 films from 34 countries, including Palestine, Tunisia and Somalia

      FilmJuly 15, 2020
      'I Am Afraid to Forget Your Face' by Egyptian director Sameh Alaa is among 11 short films in the running for the Palme d'Or
      'There's no fear any more': What Cannes nod means for Sameh Alaa

      His film is the first Egyptian short to be nominated for the Palme d'Or

      FilmJuly 09, 2020
      Four documentaries will be shown in CineMAS, a mini film festival by the arts centre Manarat Al Saadiyat. Dogwoof / La Faena Films / ITAR Productions
      CineMAS returns: What to expect at the online film festival

      The digital event will host the Middle Eastern premieres of four documentaries

      FilmJuly 09, 2020
      Mark Ruffalo in 'I Know This Much is True'. HBO
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      Double up: 13 celebrity actors who have played opposite themselves

      In his new upcoming film 'An American Pickle', Seth Rogan plays two characters. We take a look at actors who have done the same

      FilmJuly 05, 2020
      Majid Al Futtaim announced that entertainment venues including iFly Dubai are reopening in Dubai starting Saturday, July 4. Amy Leang/The National, Majid Al Futtaim
      Dreamscape, Magic Planet, iFly Dubai among the venues to reopen

      A number of entertainment venues across the UAE have slowly started to welcome back visitors

      FamilyJuly 04, 2020
      Lebanese composer Khaled Mouzanar and Palestinian filmmaker Mai Masri. AFP; Getty
      Which Arab names have been invited to join the prestigious Academy?

      The film academy has invited 819 new members to join the class of 2020

      FilmJuly 02, 2020
      Colin Kaepernick, right, and Emmy-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay are teaming up on a Netflix miniseries about the teenage roots of the former NFL player’s activism. Neftlix says the limited series, titled 'Colin in Black & White', will examine Kaepernick’s high school years. AP
      Colin Kaepernick is subject of new Netflix series by Ava DuVernay

      Titled 'Colin in Black & White', the series will focus on the athlete's formative years, which have led to his activism

      TelevisionJune 30, 2020
      Saudi actress Fatima Al Banawi as Samar in 'Al Shak', a Shahid Original, produced by Last Floor Productions. Last Floor Productions
      How three friends created an entire TV show while housebound

      The Lebanese trio behind Last Floor Productions even shifted the thriller's narrative to be set in isolation

      TelevisionJune 30, 2020
      Telescope Films, which has a database of international films, includes a microsite on Arab films provided by the Arab Cinema Centre. Mad Solutions, Sony Pictures Classics, Adopt Films
      US audience to be introduced to Arab film in new partnership

      Telescope Film currently has more than 450,000 titles within its database

      FilmJune 28, 2020
      Jimmy Keyrouz, left, with lead actor Tarek Yaacoub. Jimmy Keyrouz
      'Broken Keys' director Jimmy Keyrouz sets his sights on the Oscars

      His first feature film was among the entries at this year's Cannes Film Festival

      FilmJune 23, 2020
      The Ubuntu Love Festival is streaming live on YouTube and other social media platforms. YouTube
      Ubuntu Love Festival: Online event aims to 'heal humanity'

      The festival, founded by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi and philanthropist Mamadou Toure, will stream live today and on July 5

      ArtJune 20, 2020
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