Egypt seeks to boost tourism sector

CAIRO: Egypt is working to attract more visitors by opening new tourist markets and facilitating entry, said Khaled El-Anany, minister of tourism and antiquities. The country's tourism sector has been hit by the conflict between...

Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after Rock slap: Academy

LOS ANGELES/BOSTON: Will Smith refused to leave the Oscars ceremony after attacking comedian Chris Rock, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed Wednesday, as it began disciplinary action against the mega star. Smith...

Peak TV: Ramadan small-screen highlights

'Faten Amal Harby' Starring: Nelly Karim, Fadia Adel Ghany, Mohamed Al-Tagy Where: MBC Shahid When surveying the crowded Ramadan television landscape, in which little is known about each series before it drops at the start of the...

Kurdish diva Pervin Chakar delves into Mesopotamian heritage

ANKARA: The award-winning Kurdish soprano Pervin Chakar may have made her name on international opera stages, but throughout her long and distinguished career she has also focused on the musical heritage of her homeland. Her...

Highlights from Tammam Azzam’s works on show at Art Dubai

'Untitled' (2021) In his latest series of works, Syrian artist Tammam Azzam incorporates a new practice: Paper collage. "His fragmented compositions highlight the physical remnants of conflict and showcase the importance of rebuilding and creating...

Action hero Bruce Willis to retire because of illness: family

LOS ANGELES: Action hero Bruce Willis, star of the "Die Hard" franchise, is to retire from acting due to illness, his family announced Wednesday."Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been...

Comedy show about Muslim all-female punk band nominated for TV BAFTA

DUBAI: The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced the nominees for the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards and British Academy Television Craft Awards on Wednesday. The sitcom "We are Lady Parts," about...

Meet the Brits promoting pilates to UAE mothers

DUBAI: "The body is always changing, whether it's working hard to grow and nurture a baby or conquer everyday life," said Ellis Harwood, a pre and postnatal pilates specialist, doula and co-founder of the...