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Maan Jalal

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Historic pieces and humble beginnings at Abu Dhabi Art
PodcastHistoric pieces and humble beginnings at Abu Dhabi Art

Egyptian Adel El Siwi promotes his new exhibition and the hosts talk about celebrities moving to social media app BlueSky

Culture BitesNovember 21, 2024
Enas Refaei
Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo and artists Sara Farha and Khaled Shalkha with Datecrete Bee Hotel. Photo: NYUAD
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2024 winning artwork revealed

Sara Farha and Khaled Shalkha's Datecrete Bee Hotel explores bees' relationship with their environment using a new material

Art & DesignNovember 20, 2024
Maan Jalal
Sliman Mansour joins seven other artists channelling their emotions and cultural elements through work at Tabari Artspace's booth. Photo: Tabari Artspace
Levant creatives show unwavering connection to their roots at Abu Dhabi Art

Tabari Artspace booth champions the bold and passionate work of renowned artists, including Palestinian painter Sliman Mansour

Art & DesignNovember 20, 2024
Maan Jalal
Artwork by Jasem Alsanea, on display at Abu Dhabi Art at Manarat Al Saadiyat From November 20 to 24. Victor Besa / The National
What to see at Abu Dhabi Art 2024

Dynamic programme includes unique curatorial perspectives and powerful regional representation

Art & DesignNovember 19, 2024
Maan Jalal
Fikir is the Arabic word for think. The National
Arabic word of the week'Fikir' implies deep contemplation

Variations can also mean someone's point of view or philosophical stance

CultureNovember 15, 2024
Maan Jalal
Ali Mohammed Sadeq Alblushi Masjid, also known as the Blue Mosque, is located along the E11 in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Mosques of the UAE: Story behind Blue Mosque's unique stepped design

Located on Al Samha in Abu Dhabi, it's also used by many travellers to Dubai as a landmark

Art & DesignNovember 15, 2024
Maan Jalal
The rise of the underdog artist at music awards
PodcastThe rise of the underdog artist at music awards

The hosts discuss Grammy nominations, Dubai Design Week and high-value art from the region

Culture BitesNovember 14, 2024
Enas Refaei
A closer look at the history of Palestinian art will refocus the narrative on artists from the region. Pictured: Artist Marika Gaitanopoulou Thorogood in her studio in Jerusalem, circa 1940s. Photo: The Thorogood family
Art exhibitions and shows not to miss this week in the UAE

Plus, Lebanese artist Chafa Ghaddar's solo exhibition which portrays frescoed landscapes

Art & DesignNovember 14, 2024
Maan Jalal
The first of Sotheby's partnerships is now running until January. Pictured: Lebanese British artist Aya Haidar's work Wish You Were Here. Photo: Tabari Artspace
Sotheby's Dubai partners with UAE galleries to spotlight talent

The auction house is partnering with 10 galleries from across the country

Art & DesignNovember 12, 2024
Maan Jalal
The festival will run from January 29 to February 3, 2025, at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City. Leslie Pableo for The National
Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2025 line-up revealed

American novelist Abraham Verghese and Diary of a Wimpy Kid writer included on speakers list

BooksNovember 12, 2024
Maan Jalal
Indian singer and songwriter Mali won best Indian act at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards. Here, she is pictured during a performance at Tumbalong Park in Sydney this year. Getty Images
Who is Mali? The singer who won best Indian act at the MTV EMAs

The Indian singer and songwriter's style is an eclectic blend of musical genres

Music & On-stageNovember 11, 2024
Maan Jalal
An estimated 150 million males have the named 'Mohammed' worldwide. The National
Arabic word of the weekThe praiseworthy origins of the name Mohammed

It is derived from 'hamad', which is a verb meaning to praise, be thankful for or be grateful

CultureNovember 08, 2024
Maan Jalal
Sharjah International Book Fair runs until November 17 at Expo Centre Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National
Seven sessions not to miss at Sharjah International Book Fair

Highlights include how to write your own thriller and understanding your relationship with food

BooksNovember 08, 2024
Maan Jalal
Dubai-based Iraqi artist Rand Abdul Jabbar's solo exhibition focuses on preserving and reclaiming her homeland. Photo: Lawrie Shabibi
Art exhibitions and shows not to miss this week in the UAE

Plus, Vian Sora's abstract paintings influenced by pearls and Rand Abdul Jabbar's sculpture showcase

Art & DesignNovember 08, 2024
Maan Jalal
Culture Bites: Love is Blind Habibi reunites and leaves an impression on the world
PodcastLove is Blind Habibi reunites for a worldwide audience

The hosts also discuss cultural preservation in Lebanon and Palestine in the face of conflict

Culture BitesNovember 07, 2024
Enas Refaei
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