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British boarding schools look to UAE to fill places
The UK’s leading boarding schools are increasingly looking overseas to fill fee-paying spaces that are beyond the wallets of most middle-income British families.
Comedian Shazia Mirza uses edgy humour to defend Islam
Her revamped stand-up show, The Kardashians Made Me Do It, opens in London this weekend.
How one Emirati wants to make Art International in Istanbul one of the best fairs in the world
“It has got a long way to go, but I would like the fair to be within the top five,” she says. “Istanbul is one of the most-visited cities in the world [fifth, according to Condé Nast Traveller].
Edinburgh International Book Festival focuses on Middle East
When the festival kicks off on Saturday with a series of talks on the new theme of “the changing Middle East”, it aims to shift the debate away from the “bullet holes and bloodstains and -corpses” that western audiences are used to seeing on TV news -bulletins, says festival director Nick Barley.
With Art Bahrain, the country’s scene begins to flower
Bahrain has just launched its own arts fair, which will run for fours days and seek to attract thousands of visitors, writes Tahira Yaqoob
Can Arab cinema succeed without help from Hollywood?
We analyse whether Arab films need European or Hollywood backing in order for it to reach international success.
The flight stuff: the master falcon breeders of the UAE
We meet some of the top names in the falconry industry, ahead of next week’s International Festival of Falconry in Abu Dhabi.
Outside the frame: Arab diaspora filmmakers show the pain of exile at Abu Dhabi Film Festival
Émigré Arab filmmakers have long chosen to explore the often traumatic process of settling in another country – turning a uniquely critical eye on traditions and ways of life left far behind.
Away from Dubai’s tourist trail with Peeta Planet
The creators of Peeta Planet tell us about their new series #MyDubaiTrip, in which social media users from various parts of the world sampled Dubai based on resident recommendations.
This side of paradise: the first woman to photograph one of Islam’s holiest places
The artist was given special permission to record the remarkable interior of a Medina mosque.
Lady Gaga meets her Little Monsters after touching down in Dubai
The pop singer said she would respect the local culture and had adjusted her costumes for the Dubai show. More important, she said, was delivering a 'message of light, happiness, creativity and freedom with the fans'.
Lady Gaga has arrived in Dubai: Here’s what to expect from her Meydan concert
From the stage set-up to Gaga's costumes and diva demands, we have the low-down on what's in store for Mother Monster's Middle East fans.
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra’s director quits during BBC Proms
The Korean cellist Han-Na Chang has quit amid reports of clashes with the fledgling orchestra's management.
Historic moment for the Gulf as Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra performs at BBC Proms festival
When the 99 musicians from Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra take their places on stage in London’s Royal Albert Hall for the BBC Proms on Sunday it will mark a significant moment in history.
Social media sensation Breanna Youn’s parents convert to Islam and move to Dubai
Tahira Yaqoob talks to the social media sensation Breanna Youn’s parents about their daughter’s fame, converting to Islam, and their decision to move to Dubai.
