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Iranian art as resistance: Films and books that challenge state repression
Works that show how creatives in Iran have spent decades questioning authority
'We are not the regime': Iranian artists grapple with fear, hope and exile
Creatives in Tehran and UAE have faith in healing power of art, even as war reshapes identity and cultural ties
Emirati actress Meera Almidfa on her childhood memories and what moves her most
The star of Dubai TV Ramadan hit Dara 1961 takes our quick-fire questionnaire
Dubai Collection Nights brings a masterpiece owned by Sheikh Mohammed into public view
A Moustafa Fathi painting owned by the Dubai Ruler and more are on display at Al Safa Art & Design Library
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to open in coming months, says museum's project director
Saadiyat Cultural District site will house global collection and offer immersive experiences
Ramadan cultural activities in UAE museums, from storytelling to stargazing
Reflection and community sit side by side in experiences open to residents and visitors
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
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
