Arab students reunite in London to raise money for Yemen eye surgeries

LONDON: Arab students from seven universities gathered for the first time in two years in London to celebrate their heritage and cultural diversity, while raising money for eye surgeries in Yemen. "We have such a...

Snoop Dogg accuser withdraws sex assault case

LOS ANGELES: A former dancer who accused Snoop Dogg of sexual assault has dropped her lawsuit against the US rapper, according to court papers obtained Friday.The case was dismissed by a Los Angeles federal...

Marvel’s ‘Moon Knight’ episode closes with Egyptian song

DUBAI: The second episode of Marvel's most recent series "Moon Knight" aired this week with an Egyptian pop song "El-Melouk" ("The Kings") playing in the credits to close off the Mohamed Diab-directed show. The upbeat...

Egyptian producer Mohamed Hefzy talks controversy, ‘Suits Arabia,’ and optimism

DUBAI: No one gets the region talking quite like Egyptian film producer Mohamed Hefzy. Through his company Film Clinic, Hefzy has played a huge role in pushing the Arab film industry forward, providing safe...

From consulting to canvas: Halla Shafey’s artistic journey

LONDON: Egyptian artist Halla Shafey is unusual in achieving success in two totally distinct spheres. For over two decades she worked as an economist and international development consultant for organizations including the World Bank...

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...