Women key focus of Dubai’s MIA ART Collection gala
The annual MIA Gala and Awards Ceremony, held on International Women's Day, celebrates and recognizes the contributions of women artists.Arts & Culture
Riyadh set to debut historic Saudi opera ‘Zarqa Al-Yamama’ on April 25
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The capital city of Riyadh is abuzz with excitement as preparations are underway for the premiere...Arts & Culture
Tabla gets a new lease of life in Egypt
It is often women who are now playing the goblet-shaped traditional drum, an early version of which has been found...The beat of the tabla is ubiquitous, animating every Egyptian wedding, concert and impromptu dance party.
And yet professional tabla players have been associated with nightclubs, where they accompany the undulations of belly dancers, looked down on as figures of ill-repute by many.
Sharjah Museums Authority to study ancient civilisations in UAE
The book Ancient Inscriptions and Writings in the Emirate of Sharjah provides a comparative analytical study, is one of the...The book Ancient Inscriptions and Writings in the Emirate of Sharjah provides a comparative analytical study, is one of the most important publications for researchers and students
The first section includes a comprehensive introduction to writing and its beginnings, forms and types, the invention of the alphabet
Ithra participates in Cannes Film Festival with new Saudi films
Director of Theater and Performing Arts at Ithra Majed Zuhair Samman said that the Ithra's participation in the festival reflects...Director of Theater and Performing Arts at Ithra Majed Zuhair Samman said that Ithra's participation in the festival reflects its active role in the film industry in Saudi Arabia
Ithra is participating as part of the Saudi pavilion at the festival, which is supervised by the Film Commission
Qatar all set to successfully begin the FIFA World Cup : Official
Qatar is ready for the launch of a safe and exceptional tournament, the Head of the FIFA World Cup Qatar...The World Cup Security officer Al-Mohannadi said all the preparations indicates that the World Cup is a step away from starting.
He said all the countries participating in the World Cup were invited to cooperate with the International Police Cooperation Center.
Tunisian weavers turn rags into eco-friendly rugs
Tunisian weavers are recycling old clothes into carpets using traditional techniques. This gives women a livelihood and elevate the status...Tunisian weavers are recycling old clothes into carpets using traditional techniques.
This gives women a livelihood and elevate the status of handicrafts in the country.
Showboating Mayweather dominates Moore in Abu Dhabi exhibition
Boxing great Floyd Mayweather danced and showboated his way through a one-sided exhibition bout against former sparring partner and fellow...The former welterweight champion, wearing UAE colours, spoke directly to the cameras and chatted with the referee in between unleashing flurries at his outclassed fellow American.
The former welterweight world champion dominated YouTube star Logan Paul last June and beat Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa by TKO in just two minutes in December 2018.
Top film bodies part of Saudi contingent at Cannes Festival
Saudi Arabia will participate in the 75th Cannes International Film Festival, which will be held during the period from 17...A national pavilion supervised by the Film Commission will be part of the Saudi delegation.
The Saudi pavilion will host a session “The Reality of Arab Cinema” in the “Souk Cannes” region, organized by the Film Authority.
Jewish pilgrims back in Tunisia after Covid absence
Djerba is home to one of the last Jewish communities in the Arab world, and the synagogue is believed to...Jewish pilgrims lit candles, prayed, and handed each other sweets and nuts at synagogue annual celebrations in Tunisia.
8,000 pilgrims used to travel to Djerba for the annual celebration but the number decreased as the pandemic spread across the world.
Egypt composer’s star rises with ‘Moon Knight’ fame
In 2019, Nazih scored "Al-Fil al-Azraq 2" ("The Blue Elephant 2"), Egyptian cinema's highest ever grossing film, earning 100 million...In 2019, Nazih scored "Al-Fil al-Azraq 2" ("The Blue Elephant 2"), Egyptian cinema's highest ever grossing film, earning 100 million pounds
In 2018, Nazih was the first musician to receive the Faten Hamama prize at the Cairo International Film Festival
Cartoon alien aims to ease World Cup culture shock
Kawkabani, star of the series, has to learn Arabic pronunciation, how to drink coffee -- and to discover that Qataris...Kawkabani was part-financed by Qatar's World Cup organisers, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, as well as the Doha Film Institute and telecoms giant Vodafone.
Creators Hossein Heydar and Amal al-Shammari want Qataris to get the message that they will have to make cultural concessions to the beer-drinking and good-time-seeking masses.
