UK’s Royal Ballet and Opera cancels Tel Aviv ‘Tosca’ after staff protest over stance on Gaza LONDON: The UK’s Royal Ballet and Opera has canceled a planned 2026 production of “Tosca” at the...

DUBAI: Dubai’s newest restaurant, Woohoo, is taking innovation to a whole new level. Slated to open in Downtown Dubai in September, Woohoo is the result of a partnership between acclaimed Singaporean chef Reif Othman...

DUBAI: Model Mona Tougaard posed for Marc Jacobs’s Fall 2025 campaign, showcasing the brand’s new Cristina Satchel bag. In the photos shared on Instagram, Tougaard, who has Danish, Turkish, Somali and Ethiopian roots, was...

DUBAI: Sisters Dima and Tania Nawbar, the creative forces behind Beirut-born fine jewelry brand L’Atelier Nawbar, are bringing their unique blend of storytelling and craftsmanship to Saudi Arabia.   Known for their culturally rooted designs,...

DUBAI: More than 20 years after their beloved body-swap comedy “Freaky Friday” first hit the cinemas, Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are back — and this time, they are switching roles with the...

‘Freakier Friday’: Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis talk ‘more mature’ sequel DUBAI: More than 20 years after their beloved body-swap comedy “Freaky Friday” first hit the cinemas, Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis...

‘Freakier Friday’: Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis talk ‘more mature’ sequel DUBAI: More than 20 years after their beloved body-swap comedy “Freaky Friday” first hit the cinemas, Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis...

Recipes for Success: Chef Aiman, ‘the world’s first AI chef’ offers advice and an exclusive recipe DUBAI: Dubai’s newest restaurant, Woohoo, is taking innovation to a whole new level. Slated to open in...

‘Freakier Friday’: Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis talk ‘more mature’ sequel DUBAI: More than 20 years after their beloved body-swap comedy “Freaky Friday” first hit the cinemas, Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis...

‘Freakier Friday’: Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis talk ‘more mature’ sequel DUBAI: More than 20 years after their beloved body-swap comedy “Freaky Friday” first hit the cinemas, Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis...

DUBAI: French Algerian author and YouTube star Lena Mahfouf attended Le Bal d’Été at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris on Sunday in a vintage gown by Vivienne Westwood. Other guests included Chanel...

DUBAI: As luxury footwear brand Malone Souliers continues to evolve under new creative leadership, its designers open up about their connection to the Arab world, their design process and why wearability always comes...

DUBAI: As luxury footwear brand Malone Souliers continues to evolve under new creative leadership, its designers open up about their connection to the Arab world, their design process and why wearability always comes...

DUBAI: As Zayed National Museum gets ready to open its doors in the UAE capital, Arab News spoke to director Peter Magee about the museum’s aims and what visitors can expect. An opening date is...

ISLAMABAD: Two Pakistani films, Nayab and Deemak, have won major accolades at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival in China, state-run news agency APP reported on Monday.  The festival showcased 27...

DUBAI: Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika presented his Fall/Winter 2025/2026 couture collection as part of Paris Haute Couture Week. Known for his craftsmanship and red-carpet-ready designs, Hobeika’s latest offering featured a wide array of detailed...

RIYADH: Diriyah Art Futures opened a new residency displaying cutting-edge artwork in Riyadh on Wednesday evening. The Mazra’ah Media Art Residency spring/summer 2025 open studio displays work that combines art, science and...

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Fashion Commission has launched the Intellectual Property and Designers’ Rights Protection Guide for the fashion industry, in collaboration with the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property. The initiative reinforces the commission’s role...

Georges Hobeika showcases Fall/Winter 2026 collection at Paris Haute Couture Week DUBAI: Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika presented his Fall/Winter 2025/2026 couture collection as part of Paris Haute Couture Week. Known for his...

DUBAI: Ashi Studio, founded by Saudi couturier Mohammed Ashi, presented its Fall/Winter 2026 haute couture collection during Paris Haute Couture Week, featuring a series of architectural gowns and tailored creations. The collection focused...

Tears, trauma and a million-dollar necklace as defiant Kim Kardashian faces Paris robbery suspects PARIS: Defiant in diamonds, Kim Kardashian appeared in a Paris courtroom Tuesday to testify in the trial over the...

DUBAI: English singer Paul Weller, Scottish rock band Primal Scream and Irish host and DJ Annie Mac voiced their support this week for Irish rap group Kneecap, who recently came under fire for displaying...

LONDON: British comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared in a London court on Friday to face five charges of rape and other sexual offenses and said. Brand, 49, who became known internationally as the...

Ahmed Mater  ‘Illumination X-Ray’  The latest Middle Eastern & Contemporary Art sale from the storied auction house Christie’s features works by 12 Saudi artists — highlighted in a “Saudi Now” section on the auction...

DAMMAM: Near Hofuf, at the edge of Al-Ahsa Oasis, where the palms thin out and the desert hushes before turning to stone, Jabal Al-Qarah rises. Low and wide, its sculpted sandstone flanks have been...

LONDON: In an interview ahead of the release of “Havoc”, writer-director Gareth Evans described the film’s star Tom Hardy as being in “beast mode” during shooting.  ...

DUBAI: Lebanese actress and comedian Maya Akra has spent years carving out her niche across Beirut and New York. This year, that journey reached a new milestone when “Anora,” a film she appears in,...

DUBAI: In a new post on social media, supermodel Gigi Hadid has confirmed her long-rumored relationship with partner Bradley Cooper with her first-ever photograph of the couple together. The US Dutch Palestinian...

DUBAI: In a new post on social media, supermodel Gigi Hadid has confirmed her long-rumored relationship with partner Bradley Cooper with her first-ever photograph of the couple together. The US Dutch Palestinian...

DUBAI: Lebanese actress and comedian Maya Akra has spent years carving out her niche across Beirut and New York. This year, that journey reached a new milestone when “Anora,” a film she appears...

DUBAI: In a new post on social media, supermodel Gigi Hadid has confirmed her long-rumored relationship with partner Bradley Cooper with her first-ever photograph of the couple together. The US Dutch Palestinian...

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s streets are increasingly seeing women dressed in vibrant and daring colors, patterns and fabrics as abaya designers make more creative choices. Once considered a garment to hide behind, abayas...

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s streets are increasingly seeing women dressed in vibrant and daring colors, patterns and fabrics as abaya designers make more creative choices. Once considered a garment to hide behind, abayas...

JEDDAH: The past two days were filled with high-speed thrills and electrifying musical performances as the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025 took over the city. The after-race concerts, held at...

JEDDAH: The past two days were filled with high-speed thrills and electrifying musical performances as the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025 took over the city. The after-race concerts, held at the Jeddah...

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s streets are increasingly seeing women dressed in vibrant and daring colors, patterns and fabrics as abaya designers make more creative choices. Once considered a garment to hide behind, abayas have become...

DUBAI: ACID, a Cannes Film Festival parallel section, has announced the lineup for its 2025 edition, which includes the Red Sea Film Foundation-supported film “Life After Siham” from Egyptian filmmaker Namir Abdel Messeeh. The...

DUBAI: Irish band Kneecap took to the stage at the second week of the Coachella music festival in California to shine a light on Israel’s war against Palestine. “Israel is committing genocide against the...

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s streets are increasingly seeing women dressed in vibrant and daring colors, patterns and fabrics as abaya designers make more creative choices. Once considered a garment to hide behind, abayas...

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s streets are increasingly seeing women dressed in vibrant and daring colors, patterns and fabrics as abaya designers make more creative choices. Once considered a garment to hide behind, abayas...

DUBAI: The Madinat Jumeirah is alive once again with the invigorating buzz of collectors, artists, gallerists and art lovers all gathered for the 18th edition of Art Dubai, which runs until April 20. There...

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s cultural scene is becoming increasingly significant both inside and outside of the Gulf region, with the Kingdom’s artists being collected by prestigious international institutions and fetching impressive prices at auction.   But...

Art Dubai’s 18th edition marks UAE’s rise as key market for contemporary art  DUBAI: The Madinat Jumeirah is alive once again with the invigorating buzz of collectors, artists, gallerists and art lovers all...

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s cultural scene is becoming increasingly significant both inside and outside of the Gulf region, with the Kingdom’s artists being collected by prestigious international institutions and fetching impressive prices at auction.  ...

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s cultural scene is becoming increasingly significant both inside and outside of the Gulf region, with the Kingdom’s artists being collected by prestigious international institutions and fetching impressive prices at auction.  ...

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s cultural scene is becoming increasingly significant both inside and outside of the Gulf region, with the Kingdom’s artists being collected by prestigious international institutions and fetching impressive prices at auction.  ...

Muhannad Shono: ‘This work is fragile. It is not here forever’  RIYADH: Saudi contemporary artist Muhannad Shono is the sole representative of the Middle East at this year’s Desert X — the site-specific...

Muhannad Shono: ‘This work is fragile. It is not here forever’  RIYADH: Saudi contemporary artist Muhannad Shono is the sole representative of the Middle East at this year’s Desert X — the site-specific...

Muhannad Shono: ‘This work is fragile. It is not here forever’  RIYADH: Saudi contemporary artist Muhannad Shono is the sole representative of the Middle East at this year’s Desert X — the site-specific...

DUBAI: Jordan-born Mustafa Diab is the executive chef at AlUla’s Cloud7 Hotel & Residences.  Diab dedicated a significant portion of his 20-year career to the Four Seasons Hotel, an experience that exposed him to...

RIYADH: Saudi contemporary artist Muhannad Shono is the sole representative of the Middle East at this year’s Desert X — the site-specific international art exhibition in California’s Coachella Valley — which runs until May...

DUBAI: There’s irony that “The Electric State” — a film that champions people making genuine connections and facing reality rather than getting lost in virtual worlds — was created for the world’s largest streaming...

Muhannad Shono: ‘This work is fragile. It is not here forever’  RIYADH: Saudi contemporary artist Muhannad Shono is the sole representative of the Middle East at this year’s Desert X — the site-specific...

DUBAI: Actress and activist Jameela Jamil is set to lend her voice to the Pixar animated film, “Elio.” Jamil will be voicing the character of Ambassador Questa. The news broke when Jamil took to...

DUBAI: With Eid Al-Fitr on the horizon, you may be planning to host friends and family to mark the festivities. Nahel Selo, creative director at Sedar Global, shares his décor tips. Tip 1: Make...

DUBAI: French Algerian actress Lyna Khoudri made an appearance at Series Mania 2025 this weekend in Lille, France. Also known as the International TV Series Festival, Khoudri and her castmates were on hand to...

DUBAI: Rachel Zegler, star of Disney’s upcoming live-action movie “Snow White,” turned heads at a promotional event in Europe this week when she appeared in a breathtaking creation by Lebanese designer Elie Saab. Featuring...

DUBAI: From Michelin-starred kitchens in Spain and France to luxury dining destinations in the Maldives and Bangkok, Chef Laia Ferrer Baile has built an impressive career.   Born and raised in Barcelona, Baile...

DUBAI: Swedish Somali model Ikram Abdi attended the Moncler Grenoble Fall/Winter 2025 runway show in Courchevel, France, on Saturday, as Saudi Arabia-based model Georgina Rodriguez hit the snowy catwalk. Courchevel is a French Alps...

DUBAI: Egyptian Palestinian actress May Calamawy took to social media this week to promote her latest film, “The Actor.” The actress, who previously took on a leading role in Marvel series “Moon Knight,” stars...

RIYADH: As we center our days around fasting in Ramadan, it can be fun to spice things up. Here are a few unusual and memorable ways you can experience iftar this month. ...

DUBAI: Swedish Somali model Ikram Abdi attended the Moncler Grenoble Fall/Winter 2025 runway show in Courchevel, France, on Saturday, as Saudi Arabia-based model Georgina Rodriguez hit the snowy catwalk. Courchevel is a...

DUBAI: Swedish Somali model Ikram Abdi attended the Moncler Grenoble Fall/Winter 2025 runway show in Courchevel, France, on Saturday, as Saudi Arabia-based model Georgina Rodriguez hit the snowy catwalk. Courchevel is a...

RIYADH: This Ramadan, top fashion brands from around the world are debuting limited-edition collections and campaigns that fuse traditional influences with contemporary style, capturing the essence of this season of reflection and celebration.  Missoni ...

DUBAI: Filipino chef Dexter Gelizon, is currently sous chef at Dubai’s sister restaurants Salvaje (which serves Japanese cuisine) and Arrogante (Italian).  “My journey as a chef began when I was 17 years old, helping...

DUBAI: From Michelin-starred kitchens in Spain and France to luxury dining destinations in the Maldives and Bangkok, Chef Laia Ferrer Baile has built an impressive career.   Born and raised in Barcelona, Baile...

DUBAI: Lebanese model Nour Arida has been making waves at Paris Fashion Week, showcasing a fresh fair-haired bob while attending some of the season’s most anticipated shows. The model has been spotted at various...

DUBAI: Lebanese haute couture label Elie Saab’s Ready-to-Wear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collection transported Paris Fashion Week to the world’s most exclusive mountain retreats, where relaxed glamour meets alpine allure. With Georgina Rodriguez, Sofia Carson and...

PARIS: Valentino paraded high fashion inside public toilets in one of the season’s most provocative backdrops, especially for a house as classical as Valentino. Lebanese influencer and eyewear designer Karen Wazen was on hand...

RIYADH: As we center our days around fasting in Ramadan, it can be fun to spice things up. Here are a few unusual and memorable ways you can experience iftar this month. ...

DUBAI: Lebanese-helmed architecture firm Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture (LG-A) will redesign the British Museum’s Western Range galleries after winning the contract in a competition. The Paris-based firm, founded by Beirut-born Ghotmeh, will transform the...

Recipes for Success: Chef Dexter Gelizon offers advice, a recipe for avocado ceviche  DUBAI: Filipino chef Dexter Gelizon, is currently sous chef at Dubai’s sister restaurants Salvaje (which serves Japanese cuisine) and Arrogante...

Pakistani sister duo rebrands grandfather’s 50-year-old leather bag business, makes it online success KARACHI: Turab Ali Ismail Ji Munniwala, a skilled craftsman, set up a small leather retail shop in Pakistan’s commercial capital...

Pakistani sister duo rebrands grandfather’s 50-year-old leather bag business, makes it online success KARACHI: Turab Ali Ismail Ji Munniwala, a skilled craftsman, set up a small leather retail shop in Pakistan’s commercial capital...

RIYADH: The Visual Arts Commission has announced the curatorial team for the inaugural Art Week Riyadh, scheduled to take place from April 6 to 13 under the theme “At the Edge.”  The team features...

Pakistani sister duo rebrands grandfather’s 50-year-old leather bag business, makes it online success KARACHI: Turab Ali Ismail Ji Munniwala, a skilled craftsman, set up a small leather retail shop in Pakistan’s commercial capital...

DUBAI: Australian actor Guy Pearce donned a pin in support of Palestinians at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday. On the red carpet, “The Brutalist” actor donned a pin of a white dove holding...

Pakistani sister duo rebrands grandfather’s 50-year-old leather bag business, makes it online success KARACHI: Turab Ali Ismail Ji Munniwala, a skilled craftsman, set up a small leather retail shop in Pakistan’s commercial capital...

Pakistani sister duo rebrands grandfather’s 50-year-old leather bag business, makes it online success KARACHI: Turab Ali Ismail Ji Munniwala, a skilled craftsman, set up a small leather retail shop in Pakistan’s commercial capital...

DUBAI: The recently inaugurated Nuhad Es-Said pavilion at the National Museum of Beirut is envisioned as a space where Lebanese from all walks of life can unite to celebrate culture and art. Dedicated to...

Recipes for Success: Chef Dexter Gelizon offers advice, a recipe for avocado ceviche  DUBAI: Filipino chef Dexter Gelizon, is currently sous chef at Dubai’s sister restaurants Salvaje (which serves Japanese cuisine) and Arrogante...

DUBAI: Lebanese-helmed architecture firm Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture (LG-A) will redesign the British Museum’s Western Range galleries after winning the contract in a competition. The Paris-based firm, founded by Beirut-born Ghotmeh, will...

DUBAI: Fresh off a group exhibition in Dubai, titled “The Sublime Nature of Being,” Arab News spoke to Lebanese artist and architect Nadim Karam about his inspirations, the power of mentorship and the “beating...

LOS ANGELES: “Anora,” a strip club Cinderella story without the fairy tale ending, was crowned best picture at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, handing Sean Baker’s gritty, Brooklyn-set screwball farce Hollywood’s top...

DUBAI: Liverpool FC star Mohamed Salah’s daughter Makka is set to make her on- screen debut in Egyptian Ramadan TV series “Kamel El Adad 3.” Born in 2014 in London, Makka’s role in the...

DUBAI: Lebanese-helmed architecture firm Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture (LG-A) will redesign the British Museum’s Western Range galleries after winning the contract in a competition. The Paris-based firm, founded by Beirut-born Ghotmeh, will...

DUBAI: Three films supported by Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Foundation — “Tetes Brulees,” “The Heart is a Muscle,” and “Yalla Parkour” — were honored with awards at the Berlin International Film Festival, also known...

DUBAI: Lebanese-helmed architecture firm Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture (LG-A) will redesign the British Museum’s Western Range galleries after winning the contract in a competition. The Paris-based firm, founded by Beirut-born Ghotmeh, will...

RIYADH: The Visual Arts Commission has announced the curatorial team for the inaugural Art Week Riyadh, scheduled to take place from April 6 to 13 under the theme “At the Edge.”  The...

DUBAI: Models and influencers including Halima Aden, Mariah Idrissi, and Rawdah Mohamed are set to attend the 10th edition of Modest Fashion Week from April 14-16. This year’s edition will be held in Abu...

DUBAI: Model Mona Tougaard showed off the new Versace collection this week as she starred in the luxury fashion house’s latest campaign. Tougaard, who has Danish, Turkish, Somali and Ethiopian ancestry, was seen on...

DUBAI: Dubai-born footwear brand DUHA, founded by Tunisian designer Duha Bukadi, has unveiled a new collection for Ramadan, blending style, comfort and a touch of nostalgia.  Bukadi, who launched her brand a...

LONDON: There’s something reassuring about the fact that “The Gorge” exists. After all, it’s premise — that a pair of snipers are sequestered in remote observation towers and tasked with guarding a massive ravine...

RIYADH: A Saudi traveling exhibition, titled “Art of the Kingdom: Poetic Illuminations,” opened on Monday in Riyadh at the Saudi Arabian Museum of Contemporary Art following its inauguration in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil...

RIYADH: The internationally acclaimed sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, who gave a virtuoso performance of the stringed instrument in Riyadh recently, told Arab News: “Music has no boundaries, and does not belong to...

RIYADH: The travelling exhibition of Saudi contemporary art, “Art of the Kingdom: Poetic Illuminations,” will open at the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art on Feb. 24 following its successful debut in Rio de...

RIYADH: The travelling exhibition of Saudi contemporary art, “Art of the Kingdom: Poetic Illuminations,” will open at the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art on Feb. 24 following its successful debut in Rio de Janeiro,...

JEDDAH:  Currently situated under the expansive canopies outside Jeddah’s Western Hajj Terminal is “On Weaving,” the winning design of the inaugural AlMusalla Prize — an international award for the design of a musalla, a...

DUBAI: Sources close to British rapper Stormzy have said that the artist did not delete his previous Instagram post in support of Palestine due to last week’s advert with McDonald’s, according to Sky News. Unnamed...

DUBAI: Lebanese Jordanian actress Andria Tayeh is the first Middle Eastern ambassador for French hair care brand Kerastase. The 23-year-old actress took to Instagram to share the announcement on Friday, just over a week...

Lyna Khoudri shares teaser trailer for Afghanistan evacuation drama ‘13 Days, 13 Nights’ DUBAI: French Algerian actress Lyna Khoudri took to social media to share the teaser clip and poster for upcoming film...

DUBAI: Jordan’s Princess Iman bint Abdullah II and her husband, Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, have welcomed a baby girl, Princess Amina. Queen Rania, the princess’s mother, took to social media to announce the news on...

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival has announced the dates for its fifth edition, with international celebrities set to touch down in Jeddah for the festival that will run from Dec. 4-13....

DUBAI: Launched in 2013, The LVMH Prize has unveiled its semi-finalists for 2025, with creatives from Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Egypt making the cut. Saudi menswear brand KML, by co-founders Ahmed and Razan...

RIYADH: Layali Diriyah, the immersive winter entertainment experience, is offering a range of cultural and culinary experiences that celebrate the identity and history of the ancient city of Diriyah. Now in its fourth edition,...

Lyna Khoudri shares teaser trailer for Afghanistan evacuation drama ‘13 Days, 13 Nights’ DUBAI: French Algerian actress Lyna Khoudri took to social media to share the teaser clip and poster for upcoming film...

Lyna Khoudri shares teaser trailer for Afghanistan evacuation drama ‘13 Days, 13 Nights’ DUBAI: French Algerian actress Lyna Khoudri took to social media to share the teaser clip and poster for upcoming film...

DUBAI: French Algerian actress Lyna Khoudri took to social media to share the teaser clip and poster for upcoming film “13 Days, 13 Nights” by director Martin Bourboulon this week. The Afghanistan evacuation drama,...

JEDDAH: As Saudi Arabia and Japan celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations, the Consulate-General of Japan in Jeddah is marking the milestone with Manga Hokusai Manga, a three-week art exhibition running until March...

DUBAI: Regional models Loli Bahia and Mona Tougaard took center stage at the Tory Burch Fall/Winter 2025 show during New York Fashion Week, walking the runway in layered, textured ensembles. Bahia, who is French...

Saudi-Spanish artist Hana Maatouk discusses her debut solo show ‘Worlds Within’ RIYADH: Saudi-Spanish artist Hana Maatouk loves giving gifts. As a child, she presented each member of her family with a comic, abstract...

LONDON: At the start of each of the six episodes of “Apple Cider Vinegar,” one of the main characters looks directly into the camera and says: “This is a true story based on a...

RIYADH: Saudi-Spanish artist Hana Maatouk loves giving gifts. As a child, she presented each member of her family with a comic, abstract doodle that she felt embodied them. “I would narrate my feelings or...

RIYADH: Three artists have brought an exhibition of bronze sculptures showcasing the history and culture of Iraq to Riyadh. From Feb. 3 to 12, the Mahd Alfnon Gallery, located in the Al-Mousa...

RIYADH: Valentine’s Day is here! Couples in Saudi Arabia can celebrate the day at some of these unique fine dining restaurants, or plan a romantic getaway.  Chotto Matte offers a captivating blend...

RIYADH: Valentine’s Day is here and couples in Saudi Arabia can celebrate the day at some of these unique fine dining restaurants, or plan a romantic getaway.  Chotto Matte offers a captivating blend of...

RIYADH: Valentine’s Day is here! Couples in Saudi Arabia can celebrate the day at some of these unique fine dining restaurants, or plan a romantic getaway.  Chotto Matte offers a captivating blend...

RIYADH: Valentine’s Day is here! Couples in Saudi Arabia can celebrate the day at some of these unique fine dining restaurants, or plan a romantic getaway.  Chotto Matte offers a captivating blend...

Review: Ferrell and Witherspoon can’t raise heat in lukewarm ‘You’re Cordially Invited’...

RIYADH: When Philippe Caillouet imagines Riyadh’s future, he doesn’t see glittering skyscrapers or the construction cranes carving out Vision 2030. He sees cheese.  Not the rubbery processed slices found in diners across...

DUBAI: Giorgio Armani on Thursday announced the appointment of Lebanese Jordanian actress Andria Tayeh as its new Middle East beauty ambassador....

JEDDAH: In his solo exhibition “Winter” at Jeddah’s Athr Gallery, the Saudi-Palestinian artist Ayman Yossri Daydban provides a compelling exploration of ihram clothing — the humble garments worn by pilgrims for the rituals of...

DHAHRAN: Ithra, the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, is presenting a special vintage car exhibition, which began on Thursday. The exhibition is part of the Japan Cultural Days event, hosted at Ithra headquarters...

RIYADH: When Philippe Caillouet imagines Riyadh’s future, he doesn’t see glittering skyscrapers or the construction cranes carving out Vision 2030. He sees cheese.  Not the rubbery processed slices found in diners across...

RIYADH: When Philippe Caillouet imagines Riyadh’s future, he doesn’t see glittering skyscrapers or the construction cranes carving out Vision 2030. He sees cheese.  Not the rubbery processed slices found in diners across the city....

Ayman Yossri Daydban: ‘The discrepancy between visual appeal and cultural awareness is key’  JEDDAH: In his solo exhibition “Winter” at Jeddah’s Athr Gallery, the Saudi-Palestinian artist Ayman Yossri Daydban provides a compelling exploration...

DUBAI: Mariam Yehia is the ultimate nonconformist. As the founder and creative force behind Dubai-based fashion house Mrs Keepa, her label is not defined by traditional fashion norms. Known for bold silhouettes, sculptural...

DUBAI: Mariam Yehia is the ultimate nonconformist. As the founder and creative force behind Dubai-based fashion house Mrs Keepa, her label is not defined by traditional fashion norms. Known for bold silhouettes, sculptural...

RIYADH: Jordanian-American impact artist Aida Murad hosted an exhibition in Riyadh’s St. Regis on Wednesday, commemorating the launch of her new book, “Life Is a Miracle.” Through the book, Murad told Arab News,...

RIYADH: Jordanian-American impact artist Aida Murad hosted an exhibition in Riyadh’s St. Regis on Wednesday, commemorating the launch of her new book, “Life Is a Miracle.” Through the book, Murad told Arab News,...

DUBAI: Huda Kattan, the mogul behind Huda Beauty, is breaking new ground with the launch of her “Huda Hotline” podcast. Launched on Jan. 30, the podcast marks her first major project outside her beauty empire,...

RIYADH: Jordanian-American impact artist Aida Murad hosted an exhibition in Riyadh’s St. Regis on Wednesday, commemorating the launch of her new book, “Life Is a Miracle.” Through the book, Murad told Arab News,...

MARRAKECH: The sixth edition of the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair has returned to the opulent La Mamounia Hotel bringing together collectors and art aficionados from across Africa, the Middle East and Europe. The smallest...

Nadhim Zahawi reflects on his journey from Baghdad to Britain at Dubai literature festival DUBAI: Iraqi-born British former politician Nadhim Zahawi took the stage on Friday for a conversation moderated by Faisal J....

RIYADH: In an electrifying final day of Saudi Arabia’s much-loved music festival Soundstorm by MDLBEAST, artists like David Guetta, 50 Cent, Swedish House Mafia and Steve Aoki wowed fans as they took to the...

DUBAI: French-Algerian actress Sofia Boutella stunned in a red gown from Italian fashion house Giambattista Valli as she promoted her film “Rebel Moon — Part 1: A Child of Fire” in Los Angeles at...

DUBAI: US Dutch Palestinian supermodel Gigi Hadid has paid tribute to her superstar friend Taylor Swift for her 34th birthday. In a post on Instagram, Hadid shared a group picture of her with Swift...

DUBAI: US Dutch Palestinian supermodel Gigi Hadid has paid tribute to her superstar friend Taylor Swift for her 34th birthday. In a post on Instagram, Hadid shared a group picture of her with Swift...

Egyptian-British actor Khalid Abdalla on his portrayal of Dodi Al-Fayed and smashing stereotypes  DUBAI: Like many around the world, Egyptian-British actor and activist Khalid Abdalla can remember exactly where he was on the morning of...

Egyptian-British actor Khalid Abdalla on his portrayal of Dodi Al-Fayed and smashing stereotypes  DUBAI: Like many around the world, Egyptian-British actor and activist Khalid Abdalla can remember exactly where he was on the morning of...

Avatar video game explores ‘breathtaking world of Pandora,’ says producer Jon Landau  DUBAI: It is rare for a franchise to have an ethos, but Avatar has never been like other franchises. That is also...

RIYADH: “Light is the new ink,” claims UK-based art expert Neville Wakefield, one of the curators of Noor Riyadh, billed as the world’s largest light art festival, which runs in the Saudi capital until...

DUBAI: Lebanese British human rights lawyer Amal Clooney this week showed support for her husband, Hollywood star George Clooney, as she attended the premiere of his biographical sports drama film “The Boys in the...

Sharon Stone says Saudi Arabia’s AlUla is ‘one of most fascinating places’ she has seen as Ronaldo visits site DUBAI: Hollywood star Sharon Stone returned to Saudi Arabia to explore the historic landscape of...

LOS ANGELES: Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” dominated the Golden Globe Awards nominations with nine nods for the blockbuster film, including best picture musical or comedy as well as acting nominations for Margot Robbie and Ryan...

DUBAI: “The Three Musketeers: Milady” premiered in France this week, with French Algerian actress Lyna Khoudri and French star Eva Green on hand to celebrate the release of the film.   The movie, which...

RIYADH: Officials from the Royal Commission for AlUla and the Italian city of Matera have inked a twinning agreement aimed at safeguarding and promoting their cultural heritage. The signing ceremony was held at Sassi...