THE ROUNDUP – Pop-culture highlights from across the region

Mayssa Jallad & Khaled Allaf 'Madina min Baeed' Jallad's is one of the finest singing voices in the region, and this collaboration with Syrian musician and producer Allaf is a moving, haunting piece with minimal electronic...

Where We Are Going Today: KOA, European and Asian fusion fine dining

KOA is a modern take on European and Asian fusion fine dining that aims to offer customers an immersive experience of flavors and aromas from around the world. The restaurant, started by four siblings from...

British singer Conor Maynard to perform in Dubai

DUBAI: British singer Conor Maynard is returning to Dubai for one night on May 8 at the Coca-Cola Arena. Famous for hits "You Broke Me First" and "Stitches," the 29-year-old will perform alongside British-Pakistani singer...

Love and empathy: The secret behind Sacha Jafri’s success

DUBAI: Sacha Jafri is one of the most famous artists in the world, and not just because of his obvious talent. The 45-year-old has a knack for doing things that have never been done...

US company Assouline to publish six-book homage to Saudi Arabia

DUBAI: US company Assouline announced on Wednesday that it will publish in May six books paying homage to Saudi Arabia's history, including the culture of its people, diverse flora and fauna, and the role...

REVIEW: Judd Apatow’s COVID comedy ‘The Bubble’ falls flat

LONDON: Before Facebook rebranded, the word 'meta' didn't have quite the social stigma attached to it that it does now -- apart from when it comes to movies. Because, honestly, the number of so-called...

Palestinian poet Farah Chamma’s mix of music, verse is finding fans around the world

DUBAI: It's going to be a busy year for the young UAE-based Palestinian poet Farah Chamma. Chamaeleon -- a poetry and electronic music project Chamma founded with the Brazilian producer Liev -- is set...

Arab singer Balqees Fathi inspires Ramadan fashion collection

DUBAI: Chinese online fashion retailer Shein has launched a Ramadan collection for the Middle East inspired by Yemeni-Emirati singer Balqees Fathi's music. The collection is based on a set of five quotes from the singer's...