Saudi Film “Norah”, backed by Red Sea Fund, secures official selection at Cannes
Directed by Tawfik Alzaidi, this Saudi film earned its place in the 'Un Certain Regard' section of the prestigious festival,...Arts & Culture
Red Sea Fund opens applications for production cycle
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The prestigious Red Sea Fund has thrown open its doors to filmmakers across Arab and African...Arts & Culture
Shaikh Zayed Mosque receives visitors to major events in UAE
More than 1.26 million people have visited Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which has been a leading destination for visitors of...The events include Expo 2020 Dubai, the FIFA Club World Cup, the fifth UMEX and SIMTEX, the International Defence Industry Technology and Security Conference.
The mosque also hosted 51 visits from local and international academic institutions, in addition to 293 visitors representing various international media outlets.
Get this straight: Curls bounce back in Cairo
Natural curls were once looked down upon in Egypt, where Western beauty standards favored sleek, straight locks. Now, things are...In the early 2000s, Lebanese singer Myriam Fares was one of the first curly-haired icons in the Middle East.
While the average monthly income in Egypt is 6,000 pounds ($325), a haircut at the Curly Studio can cost up to one-tenth of that.
Damascus art installation turns ceramic doves into war symbol
The 15,000 ceramic birds made by Buthaina al-Ali, a professor at Damascus University's faculty of arts are finally airbound, appearing...The 15,000 ceramic birds made by Buthaina al-Ali, a professor at Damascus University's faculty of arts are finally airbound, appearing in an exhibition curated by Ali's students
The exhibition in the Old City of Damascus is curated by 16 students, and "sadness is the common factor" among the works, Ali said
Inspiring people is ‘a good legacy’: Sheikha Lubna
Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, the first woman to be an Emirati cabinet minister, opens up to TRENDS about...In the UAE, every generation witnesses significant changes, but one constant is the government’s support towards and confidence in youth, said the Sheikha
Empowering women and giving them the right opportunities is not new; it had already started since the foundation of the UAE, she added
Tunisia TV series sets off feverish polygamy debate
A Ramadan TV series dealing with polygamy has sparked a heated debate in Tunisia, an Arab pioneer in women's rights..."Baraa" has also been criticized by rights activists and secular politicians for its portrayal of customary "orfi" marriage
The series, aired at prime time after observant Muslims break their daytime fast, has sparked a backlash on social media
More than half of Abu Dhabi population reads regularly: Poll
The number of people in Abu Dhabi who have developed a habit of reading regularly has increased from 38 percent...The poll said 79 percent of population prefers reading online, while 92 percent think that Abu Dhabi government entities have done their part in fostering the reading culture.
According to the poll results, 61 percent of the respondents who do not read regularly said they do not have enough time to develop a reading habit.
Where Paris hides some of its best art
The Paris contemporary art scene has partly got its mojo back thanks to a slew of new museums, including the...France sells more art than any country apart from the United States -- 91,692 works last year, according to Artprice, an analysis firm.
It still turns over less cash than China and Britain, though it is closing the gap with its northern neighbor and surpassed $1 billion in auction sales for the first time in 2021.
Syria’s Ramadan drummers defiant as tradition wanes
Around one hour before the call to prayer rings out at dawn, Ramadan drummers, known as Musaharati, walk through narrow...Around one hour before the call to prayer rings out at dawn, Ramadan drummers, known as Musaharati, walk through narrow streets to wake the faithful
Although they do receive gifts, the Musaharati don't usually expect financial rewards. They sometimes carry bags or straw baskets to store food and other gifts
Eid Al Fitr likely to begin on May 2: Emirates Astronomical Society
The UAE moon-sighting committee is expected to convene to confirm the official starting date for Eid.The International Astronomical Center, which had announced the beginning of Ramadan, is yet to weigh in on the situation
The IAC had announced, on March 21, that the first day of the holy month would fall on April 2 in most Muslim countries
What determines duration of a Ramadan fast?
The fasting hours are actually determined by geography and vary from one country to another. People in the relatively cooler...Hundreds of millions of Muslims across the world abstain from eating and drinking from early dawn to dusk. They also shun sex with their spouses during the fasting hours.
Some places, like areas near the Arctic where sun appears never to set during certain months, pose a dilemma for the faithful.
