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...

Kuwaiti chef Faisal Alnashmi discusses regional eateries, shares dates paste recipe

DUBAI: From cooking shows in Miami to eateries in Kuwait and Dubai, chef Faisal Alnashmi has followed his passion across continents. The Kuwaiti cook is the founder and executive chef of restaurants Al Makan...

Ramadan prank hit show filmed in Riyadh

JEDDAH: The biggest prank hit show in the Middle East has been filmed in Riyadh and sponsored by the General Entertainment Authority for the second time in a row.In its 11th show this season,...

US supermodel Kendall Jenner steps out in Amina Muaddi designs

DUBAI: Reality TV star Kendall Jenner was spotted this week championing yet another Arab designer, Amina Muaddi. The 26-year-old supermodel shared a series of images on her Instagram account wearing the Romanian- Jordanian footwear designer's...