Mideast artists make bold showing at 59th Venice Biennale

DUBAI: In a few days, the art world will descend on Italy for its most prestigious event: The 59th Biennale, which this year features a strong showing of nations and artists from the Middle...

Gigi Hadid is launching her own clothing line

DUBAI: Gigi Hadid is adding the role of creative director to her ever-growing resume after the part-Palestinian model revealed the launch of a new clothing line. Speaking to Vogue, Hadid said that "working on my...

Designer Amina Muaddi shuts down Rihanna cheating rumors

DUBAI: The designer Amina Muaddi has taken to her Instagram account to respond to rumors on social media this week that A$AP Rocky cheated on pregnant US singer Rihanna, causing them to split. Romanian-Jordanian Muaddi...

Bella Hadid calls out Instagram for ‘shadow banning’ her Palestine posts

DUBAI: Palestinian-Dutch supermodel Bella Hadid called out Instagram this week for "shadow banning" her Palestine-related posts. "My Instagram has disabled me from posting on my story -- pretty much only when it is Palestine...

Top tips to maintain energy levels while fasting during Ramadan

LONDON: During Ramadan, the energy levels of Muslims fasting drop because of the change in their eating, drinking and sleeping schedules. Here, online coach and personal trainer Daniel Wells shares tips to follow...

Saudi Japanese anime film ‘The Journey’ to premiere in Hollywood

DUBAI: The first Saudi Japanese anime "The Journey" is set to screen next week at Grauman's Chinese Theater on the historic Hollywood Walk of Fame. The film, a cultural collaboration between the Riyadh-based Manga Productions...

Bahraini-American artist Nasser Alzayani and the fragility of memory

DUBAI: Bahraini-American artist Nasser Alzayani has come a long way from his school days, when his art teachers noticed his talent but dismissed the idea that it could ever be developed into a career. In...

REVIEW: ‘Metal Lords’ — Netflix comedy adds a sweet touch to heavy music

LONDON: The first 20 minutes or so of "Metal Lords" -- Netflix's tale of a pair of high-school outcasts desperate to start a metal band -- feel like pretty standard (read, generic) music comedy...