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Past of a Temporal Universe exhibition brings together two decades worth of work. Victor Besa / The National

Kuwaiti-born artist Ala Younis maps power and memory in Abu Dhabi exhibition

Past of a Temporal Universe is running at the NYUAD Art Gallery until January 18

Lebanese singer Fadel Chaker surrenders after 10 years on the run

Music & On-stage

Thirteen books to read by Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi

Bae Suzy and Kim Woo-bin reunite in K-drama that was partly filmed in Dubai

Postcard from Osaka: Hobby shopping for playful treasures in Japan's foodie city

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Jason Momoa with staff members at the Ciel Dubai Marina. Photo: The First Group Hospitality

Jason Momoa is first celebrity spotted at Dubai’s new tallest hotel

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, at the University of Coimbra in Portugal. Photo: Sharjah Book Authority

Sharjah Ruler launches Arabic studies centre at Portuguese university

Abdul Rahman and Ya’koob Al Refaie return with new album Granada. Photo: Sons of Yusuf

Sons of Yusuf - the Kuwaiti hip-hop duo aiming to revive the Islamic Golden Age

Our Arabic word of the week is sahaba, which means cloud. The National

Arabic word of the weekWhy 'Sahaba', or cloud, has profound meaning in the Gulf

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds from Sega throws characters from other video game franchises into direct competition. Photo: Sega

ReviewIs Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds a better alternative to Mario Kart World?

In title track of The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift sings: 'Zero missteps / Looking back, I guess it was kismet.' PA

Arabic origins of kismet, the word for fate Taylor Swift references in new album

Isshin Chiba has been the voice of Jin Kazama in Tekken for two decades. Photo: Bandai Namco

A chance to meet – and hear – Tekken’s Jin Kazama at Dubai gaming festival

The PlayStation x Reebok collection will be available in the US, UK and Japan from October. Photo: Sony Interactive Entertainment

Cool PlayStation collaborations, from Reebok shoes to McDonald's Happy Meal toy

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La colline de Mekarzel (Mekarzel Hill) by Egyptian artist Mahmoud Said. Photo: Christie's

Dalloul Collection masterpieces on show at Christie’s Dubai ahead of sale

Running until October 10, the exhibition is presenting highlights from two upcoming sales

Sound of success: Spotify report shows Saudi artists earned $3.5 million in 2024

Music & On-stage

Zendaya on the set of Dune: Part Two in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Abu Dhabi Film Commission

All signs point to Dune as casting call goes out for Hollywood film in Abu Dhabi

Survival patterns: Palestinian resistance showcased in Sharjah tatreez artworks

The Electronic Arts office and studio complex, in Burnaby, Canada, comes complete with a soccer pitch. AP

Saudi Arabia buys EA: What does it mean for gamers?

Bahrain's mythical Nabih Saleh island inspires award-winning installation

My UAE Collection‘What started as a childhood hobby is now worth Dh1 million’

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi curator to lead National Pavilion UAE at Venice Biennale

Contemporary Istanbul looks to Gulf partnerships as Middle East art market surges

Kim Woo-bin, left, and Bae Suzy describe their chemistry in Genie, Make a Wish as refreshingly different. Photo: Netflix

Bae Suzy and Kim Woo-bin reunite in K-drama that was partly filmed in Dubai

Romcom Genie, Make a Wish is about a stoic woman and flamboyant genie

A chance to meet – and hear – Tekken’s Jin Kazama at Dubai gaming festival

Can AI 'actress' Tilly Norwood replace Scarlett Johansson? Hollywood votes no

All signs point to Dune as casting call goes out for Hollywood film in Abu Dhabi

Bobby Deol on satire, success and The Bads of Bollywood

Oscars 2026: Arab films entered for Best International Feature

Love is Blind Habibi earns International Emmy nomination

Past of a Temporal Universe exhibition brings together two decades worth of work. Victor Besa / The National

Kuwaiti-born artist Ala Younis maps power and memory in Abu Dhabi exhibition

Past of a Temporal Universe is running at the NYUAD Art Gallery until January 18

Dalloul Collection masterpieces on show at Christie’s Dubai ahead of sale

UAE art guide: 12 exhibitions to see, including Bady Dalloul's solo show

Survival patterns: Palestinian resistance showcased in Sharjah tatreez artworks

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, at the University of Coimbra in Portugal. Photo: Sharjah Book Authority

Sharjah Ruler launches Arabic studies centre at Portuguese university

Facility at University of Coimbra will provide language courses as well as translation services

Thirteen books to read by Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi

Renovation of Cairo's used-books market underlines might of the written word

Saudi National Day: Novels that defined nearly a century of literature

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