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Jordanian documentary Sout El Balad highlights the kingdom's growing hip-hop scene. Photo: Mohammad Al Takriti

New documentary chronicles the rise of Jordan's hip-hop scene

Featuring fresh and seasoned voices, the Arabic-language film is available for streaming on YouTube

Music & On-stage

Graphic novel set 500 years in Abu Dhabi's future unveiled at Comic Con

Pop culture celebration in Abu Dhabi is bigger and better

As teamLab opens, Takashi Kudo reveals personal connection to Abu Dhabi

Eight artists not to miss at Art Dubai: From Laila Shawa to Susumu Kamijo

In focus

Palestinian photographer Samar Abu Elouf, left, with her winning photo, and executive director of the World Press Photo Foundation Joumana El Zein Khoury. EPA

Portrait of young Gazan amputee wins World Press Photo Contest

The BMW M1 Art Car by Andy Warhol is on display at Art Dubai until April 20. EPA

Weekly museum and gallery guide: Two art fairs in Dubai

Moroccan explorer Ibn Battuta in Egypt. Illustration by Leon Benett from a book by Jules Verne in 1878. Alamy

What famed explorer Ibn Battuta found in 14th century Sharjah

Two of Banksy's street art pieces are on display. Photo: World Art Dubai

Original Banksy street artworks go on display in Dubai

Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap were one of several artists who vocally supported Palestine on stage during the 2025 Coachella festival. AFP

Palestinian cause takes spotlight on stage at Coachella

Usher is currently in the midst of his global Past Present Future Tour. Getty

Review: Usher turns back the clock at Abu Dhabi's Club Social

WrestleMania 41 will take place over two nights at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Getty Images

Wrestlemania 41: Our predictions on the anticipated matches

Fairouz rallied Lebanon through her songs. AFP

Eight songs that captured the sorrow and hope of Lebanon’s civil war

Palestinian photographer Samar Abu Elouf, left, with her winning photo, and executive director of the World Press Photo Foundation Joumana El Zein Khoury. EPA

Portrait of young Gazan amputee wins World Press Photo Contest

The BMW M1 Art Car by Andy Warhol is on display at Art Dubai until April 20. EPA

Weekly museum and gallery guide: Two art fairs in Dubai

Moroccan explorer Ibn Battuta in Egypt. Illustration by Leon Benett from a book by Jules Verne in 1878. Alamy

What famed explorer Ibn Battuta found in 14th century Sharjah

Two of Banksy's street art pieces are on display. Photo: World Art Dubai

Original Banksy street artworks go on display in Dubai

Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap were one of several artists who vocally supported Palestine on stage during the 2025 Coachella festival. AFP

Palestinian cause takes spotlight on stage at Coachella

Usher is currently in the midst of his global Past Present Future Tour. Getty

Review: Usher turns back the clock at Abu Dhabi's Club Social

WrestleMania 41 will take place over two nights at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Getty Images

Wrestlemania 41: Our predictions on the anticipated matches

Fairouz rallied Lebanon through her songs. AFP

Eight songs that captured the sorrow and hope of Lebanon’s civil war

Palestinian photographer Samar Abu Elouf, left, with her winning photo, and executive director of the World Press Photo Foundation Joumana El Zein Khoury. EPA

Portrait of young Gazan amputee wins World Press Photo Contest

The BMW M1 Art Car by Andy Warhol is on display at Art Dubai until April 20. EPA

Weekly museum and gallery guide: Two art fairs in Dubai

Features

Mirna Bamieh uses the fermentation process as a metaphor for the story of Palestinian resilience. Photo: Patricia Soares

Palestinian artists channel grief and memory at Art Dubai 2025

More than a dozen Palestinian creatives are showcasing work focusing on cultural preservation at this year's fair

Singer Ghalia Benali on the enduring power of Umm Kulthum

Music & On-stage

General view of exhibits at Art Dubai 2025 at Madinat Jumeirah Conference and Events Centre on April 16. Getty Images

Art Dubai 2025 first look: What to expect at this year's fair

Rod Stewart set for Abu Dhabi return before world tour retirement

Music & On-stage

Mohamed Kazem at Art Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

How being lost at sea inspired Mohammed Kazem's digital work at Art Dubai

Why Kuniko Kato’s marimba performances are like ballet for the ears

Music & On-stage

The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey: 'I got bored of being dark and sad all day'

Black Mirror review: All of season seven episodes ranked from worst to best

Inside the abandoned Riyadh shopping mall that's become an arts hub

Film & TV

WrestleMania 41 will take place over two nights at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Getty Images

Wrestlemania 41: Our predictions on the anticipated matches

Will John Cena and Charlotte Flair set records for WWE title reigns at Netflix's first WrestleMania?

Photojournalist set to feature in documentary is killed in Gaza

No, we don't need a British version of Saturday Night Live

The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey: 'I got bored of being dark and sad all day'

Ten of the most memorable WrestleMania moments

Dave Chappelle set for UAE return at Abu Dhabi Comedy Season in June

Netflix's cricket-themed film Test won't bowl you over

Art & Design

Two of Banksy's street art pieces are on display. Photo: World Art Dubai

Original Banksy street artworks go on display in Dubai

The street art pieces, stencilled by the artist in the UK, are available to see at World Art Dubai

As teamLab opens, Takashi Kudo reveals personal connection to Abu Dhabi

Eight artists not to miss at Art Dubai: From Laila Shawa to Susumu Kamijo

Portrait of young Gazan amputee wins World Press Photo Contest

Books

Moroccan explorer Ibn Battuta in Egypt. Illustration by Leon Benett from a book by Jules Verne in 1878. Alamy

What famed explorer Ibn Battuta found in 14th century Sharjah

Lives of Moroccan traveller Ibn Battuta and Emirati navigator Ahmad Ibn Majid are explored during Sharjah’s Guest of Honour programme at the Rabat International Book Fair

Graphic novel set 500 years in Abu Dhabi's future unveiled at Comic Con

Sharjah takes centre stage at Rabat International Book Fair

Tale of Muslim women’s lives in India shortlisted for International Booker Prize

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