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Danny McBride is the creator and star of The Righteous Gemstones. Photo: HBO

Danny McBride decided to end Righteous Gemstones without telling his co-stars

Actor and creator on the fourth and final season of the hit HBO series

Eid Al Fitr: The biggest movies coming to Middle East cinemas

Arab animation for grown-ups, from Masameer to #1 Happy Family USA

Laapata Ladies and Panchayat sweep IIFA Awards 2025

Lebanese architect‘s bold plans for the British Museum’s Western Range

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Culture for Humanity and Beyond is the theme for this year's Culture Summit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Culture Summit Abu Dhabi reveals themes and dates for 2025 forum

Elle Fanning, left, and Timothee Chalamet in a scene from A Complete Unknown. Photo: Searchlight Pictures

Oscars 2025: How to watch nominated films in the UAE

Egyptian Artist Salah Taher, left, and Umm Kulthum from the Salah Taher Collection of the Arab Art Archive. Photo: NYUAD

The NYU Abu Dhabi archive working to preserve history of modern Arab art

South Korean singer Wheesung was found dead at his residence, his management confirmed on Tuesday. AFP

Remembering Wheesung: A look back at his 2018 performance in Abu Dhabi

Ramadan Arcade will host tournaments in several table-top games, including carrom. Photo: Manarat Al Saadiyat

Ramadan 2025: Cultural events to attend in UAE during the holy month

Kuwaiti series Wuhoosh presents the stories of real life crimes. Photo: Shasha

Kuwaiti true crime series Wuhoosh tackles infamous Gulf incidents

Egyptian prankster Ramez Galal's new series feels stale. Photo: x.com/ramezgalal

Ramez Elon Masr review: Even the prank show's guests are bored

Echoes of the Crescent is taking place until March 30 at The Dubai Balloon. Photo: The Dubai Balloon

Art at The Dubai Balloon: What to see during Ramadan

Culture for Humanity and Beyond is the theme for this year's Culture Summit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Culture Summit Abu Dhabi reveals themes and dates for 2025 forum

Elle Fanning, left, and Timothee Chalamet in a scene from A Complete Unknown. Photo: Searchlight Pictures

Oscars 2025: How to watch nominated films in the UAE

Egyptian Artist Salah Taher, left, and Umm Kulthum from the Salah Taher Collection of the Arab Art Archive. Photo: NYUAD

The NYU Abu Dhabi archive working to preserve history of modern Arab art

South Korean singer Wheesung was found dead at his residence, his management confirmed on Tuesday. AFP

Remembering Wheesung: A look back at his 2018 performance in Abu Dhabi

Ramadan Arcade will host tournaments in several table-top games, including carrom. Photo: Manarat Al Saadiyat

Ramadan 2025: Cultural events to attend in UAE during the holy month

Kuwaiti series Wuhoosh presents the stories of real life crimes. Photo: Shasha

Kuwaiti true crime series Wuhoosh tackles infamous Gulf incidents

Egyptian prankster Ramez Galal's new series feels stale. Photo: x.com/ramezgalal

Ramez Elon Masr review: Even the prank show's guests are bored

Echoes of the Crescent is taking place until March 30 at The Dubai Balloon. Photo: The Dubai Balloon

Art at The Dubai Balloon: What to see during Ramadan

Culture for Humanity and Beyond is the theme for this year's Culture Summit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Culture Summit Abu Dhabi reveals themes and dates for 2025 forum

Elle Fanning, left, and Timothee Chalamet in a scene from A Complete Unknown. Photo: Searchlight Pictures

Oscars 2025: How to watch nominated films in the UAE

Features

Lady Gaga has been putting out music for almost two decades since her debut in 2008. AP Photos

Lady Gaga’s albums ranked: Where does Mayhem sit on the list?

Her discography showscases a restless spirit enthralled with genres young and old

Music & On-stage

Marc Nelson’s graphic depictions of Syrian civil war find new purpose

Vestiges at Ayyam Gallery marks Athar Jaber's debut exhibition in Dubai. Victor Besa / The National

Discomfort and awe at Athar Jaber's first Dubai exhibition

Sharjah's March Meeting to explore storytelling in art, food and song

Daredevil: Born Again reunites its three stars, and then presents them immediately with tragedy. Photo: Disney+

'No one wanted to do it' - Inside Daredevil: Born Again's most shocking twist

What to expect at Art Dubai 2025: Digital works by Emirati artists and more

Second season of Al Boom 'puts Emirati culture in international context'

Ramadan TV series sparks controversy in parts of Arab world

PlayStation 2: The undisputed champion of games consoles

Film & TV

Danny McBride is the creator and star of The Righteous Gemstones. Photo: HBO

Danny McBride decided to end Righteous Gemstones without telling his co-stars

Actor and creator on the fourth and final season of the hit HBO series

Arab animation for grown-ups, from Masameer to #1 Happy Family USA

Eid Al Fitr: The biggest movies coming to Middle East cinemas

Laapata Ladies and Panchayat sweep IIFA Awards 2025

Actor Hackman died of heart disease after wife’s death from hantavirus

Film of the weekA State of Passion is harrowing, uplifting and a must-see

Kuwaiti true crime series Wuhoosh tackles infamous Gulf incidents

Art & Design

Egyptian Artist Salah Taher, left, and Umm Kulthum from the Salah Taher Collection of the Arab Art Archive. Photo: NYUAD

The NYU Abu Dhabi archive working to preserve history of modern Arab art

Al Mawrid Arab Centre for the Study of Art has digitised more than 56,000 materials, including press clippings and personal writings by artists

Lebanese architect‘s bold plans for the British Museum’s Western Range

Marc Nelson’s graphic depictions of Syrian civil war find new purpose

Seven must-see exhibitions across the Arab world

Books

Ramadan Arcade will host tournaments in several table-top games, including carrom. Photo: Manarat Al Saadiyat

Ramadan 2025: Cultural events to attend in UAE during the holy month

Local institutions are rolling out programmes especially curated for the holy month

Sheikh Zayed Book Award 2025 shortlists unveiled

Novel about a world without Palestinians shortlisted for international prize

Emirati novelist in running for International Prize for Arabic Fiction

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