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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms finale buries Westeros’s last hope for peace
Actor Bertie Carvel discusses the fallen heir, the burden of succession and the path the Targaryens take without him
Bafta 2026: Why Hamnet may upset One Battle After Another for Best Film
Despite one film leading the nominations, performance strength and cultural resonance could decide the top prize
'We will remember everyone who stood against us': Gaza dominates Berlin festival
Top honours went to filmmakers from Lebanon and Palestine, with acceptance speeches addressing regional conflict
All the Arab pavilions announced for Venice Biennale 2026 so far
Countries including the UAE, Lebanon and Syria will return to the renowned art fair in May
Ramadan 2026The 30 must-watch Arab TV series and shows this season
Biggest dramas, returning hits and seasonal favourites for the holy month
At the Louvre, augmented reality is restoring overlooked masterpieces
With nearly half its visitors under 26, the museum has teamed up with Snap to rethink how ancient art is presented in the digital age
Photography as therapy in Abdulla Elmaz's first solo exhibition
In 13 Cents, Dubai artist uses meticulously staged surrealist photography to work through his own issues
Cover storyHow Yasmina El Abd went from promising talent to generational star
Her role in Midterm turned her into a touchstone for Gen Z audiences, now the rising Egyptian actress reflects on finding her voice
CommentViral Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt AI-generated scene is wake-up call for Hollywood
Viral Seedance 2 clip hints at how easily abundance of spectacle could erode the value of the real thing
14 timeless Arab love stories to watch before Valentine’s Day
From Egyptian classics to contemporary gems, these are some of the Mena region's greatest romances
10 new and returning MBC Shahid series to add to your Ramadan 2026 watch list
Top stars from across the Arab world feature in some of the season's most anticipated TV shows
Netflix's first Arabic original sequel is top five global hit for second week
From the Ashes: The Pit, inspired by real events, follows the success of the 2024 Saudi thriller
Rachel McAdams on the moral lesson behind Send Help's final twist
Canadian actress says the dark finale offers a moral lesson for audiences – and a bit of fun
Arab directors condemn Israel's shutdown of Palestine 36 screening in Jerusalem
'This is about criminalising Palestinian stories,' says Oscar-nominated director
ExclusiveWicked composer Stephen Schwartz confirms Oz sequel film in the works
Oscar-winning songwriter is working with scribe Winnie Holzman on a follow-up, and tells The National that Universal is 'very interested'
