Articles
Tarteeb to naeeman: Nine Arabic terms to know before visiting a UAE barbershop
The lowdown on how to navigate the country's salons
Eid Mubarak and other ways to wish someone a happy Eid Al Adha
Greetings to share with loved ones include ayyamukum sa'eeda
All the Arab references across Drake's new album trilogy explained
Mixed with rap feuds, confessionals, club records and late-night brooding, running through them are plenty of lyrical references to the region’s culture
How Javier Bardem became one of cinema’s most vocal stars on Gaza
Spanish actor’s Cannes comments follow more than a decade of public support for Palestine
Emirati artists on why Art Dubai 2026 matters more than ever
UAE creatives examine the power of continuity and the value of gathering
Shakira and Burna Boy's Dai Dai review: Is this the best World Cup song yet?
Ahead of this summer’s football spectacle, we examine the hits and misses from six decades of World Cup soundtracks
Eid Al Adha 2026: Concerts and shows to catch in the UAE over the long break
A holiday guide to Arabic concerts, family shows and club nights over the long break
Cultural and cinematic history of Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island
Story of Gulf country's largest island runs through ancient pottery, fishing, falconry and film
Arab contestants who appeared on American Idol: Where are they now?
These singers followed different paths after the talent show
Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna joins Fifa World Cup album with Illuminate
Collaboration with Jessie Reyez comes as tournament’s music programme expanded across its three host nations
Best Arabic songs of 2026, by artists from Siilawy to Cheba Warda
Chronological guide to the Arabic tunes shaping the year so far
How architect George Arbid is recovering the buildings Arab cities almost forgot
A Sharjah exhibition traces buildings in Baghdad, Damascus and Tunis through drawings, films and models, revealing what archives can still recover
How two curators who had never met before are shaping Sharjah Biennial 17
Paula Nascimento and Angela Harutyunyan discuss site visits, shared trust and the role of existing buildings in the 2027 staging
Arabic word of the week‘Diwan’ gathers together poetry, power and public life
The derivative 'divan' survives in English as a type of sofa
United front: Zayed National Museum traces roots of the UAE Armed Forces
Temporary display marks 50th anniversary of unification through ancient objects, archival material and daily performances
