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Deepika Padukone becomes first Indian to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star

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Emirati acting pioneer Raziqa Al Taresh dies aged 71

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UAE artist and graphic designer Hannan Arshad explores storytelling through material fabrication and historical research. Photo: Admaf

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