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      Floating Fragments by Seema Nusrat. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Public art biennial is helping 'develop deeper connections' within capital

      The inaugural event is running in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain until April 30

      Art & DesignFebruary 23, 2025
      The Xposure International Photography Festival has a new home in Aljada. Photo: Xposure International Photography Festival
      All you need to know about Xposure International Photography Festival 2025

      Hundreds of photographers from the region and around the world are taking part in the event in Sharjah

      Art & DesignFebruary 20, 2025
      The art fairs of 2025 will showcase diverse work from across the region and beyond. Photo: Art Cairo
      Art fairs in the Arab world to add to your 2025 calendar

      Exhibitions will be held in Jeddah, Cairo, Sharjah and Dubai over the next 12 months

      Art & DesignFebruary 16, 2025
      Syrian poet Nizar Qabbani changed the artform in the Arab world. Photo: AFP
      Who was Nizar Qabbani and why is he still an influential figure?

      The Syrian poet will be honoured at Emirates Airline Festival of Literature

      BooksFebruary 01, 2025
      The Arabic word for ownership is tamalouk. Photo: The National
      Arabic word of the weekThe expression of ownership possesses royal connections

      The term can have various meanings depending on the context

      CultureJanuary 31, 2025
      Umm Kulthum shorthand gif
      Special reportFifty years after her death, the enduring legacy of Umm Kulthum

      How the singer they called ‘Egypt’s fourth pyramid’ captured the hearts and minds of Arabs across the region

      CultureJanuary 31, 2025
      The sci-fi short story competition is open to writers aged 16 to 30 and entries can be in English or Arabic. Photo: Getty
      Sci-fi story competition announced for writers in the UAE

      Launched in association with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, the contest invites young authors to dream big

      BooksJanuary 30, 2025
      A detail of Aegilops Tauschi #3 by Adrian Pepe, on show at Nika Project Space. Photo: Adrian Pepe
      Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide: Anime and African history

      Plus, a solo exhibition by Lebanese-based fibre artist Adrian Pepe explores memory and healing

      Art & DesignJanuary 30, 2025
      The voice of unity: Remembering Umm Kulthum 50 years after her death
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      Culture BitesThe voice of unity: Remembering Umm Kulthum 50 years after her death

      The hosts pay tribute to the legendary Egyptian singer on the anniversary of her death

      Culture BitesJanuary 30, 2025
      The Ramadan Souq in Deira will run until February 22. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Ramadan Souq returns to Deira's Grand Souq for third season

      The traditional market is back at the Grand Souq, where visitors can shop, eat and enjoy the entertainment

      Things to doJanuary 26, 2025
      Naruto The Gallery will features immersive life-sized installations and exclusive artworks. Photo: Akiba
      Naruto exhibition celebrating 20-year legacy of anime coming to Dubai

      The show will include life-sized installations and never before seen works of art

      Pop CultureJanuary 26, 2025
      Mosa, or Moses in English, is mentioned 136 times in the Quran. The National
      Arabic word of the weekMosa, the Quran's most common name

      Deeply rooted in the Abrahamic faiths and connected to Moses, it has several meanings in different languages

      CultureJanuary 24, 2025
      Quoz Arts Fest and Dave Chappelle’s plea for Palestine
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      Culture BitesQuoz Arts Fest and Dave Chappelle’s plea for Palestine

      The hosts also spotlight Sotheby’s inaugural auction in Saudi Arabia and the opportunities it brings to the region’s art market

      Culture BitesJanuary 23, 2025
      The long-running event will return to InterContinental Dubai Festival City from January 29 to February 3. Leslie Pableo for The National
      What sessions are on at Emirates Airline Festival of Literature?

      Highlights include a murder mystery dinner, a celebration of literary heroes and a culinary journey into Palestine

      BooksJanuary 21, 2025
      The Fashionista, starring Kuwait actress Lulu Almulla as Maryam, is streaming now. Photo: OSN+
      Influencers humanised in first OSN+ original mini series The Fashionista

      Actresses reveal message behind social media-inspired show, which dives into pitfalls of online fame

      Film & TVJanuary 21, 2025
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