What We Are Reading Today: Vernacular English: Reading the Anglophone in Postcolonial India

Author: Akshya Saxena Against a groundswell of critiques of global English, Vernacular English argues that literary studies are yet to confront the true political import of the English language in the world today. A...

Wasla festival canceled due to high winds in Riyadh

RIYADH: Wasla music festival organizers have canceled the entire two-day event due to high winds and sandstorms in Riyadh. The festival, the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia, was set to take place on...

Italy pledges to help Lebanon protect cultural heritage

ROME: Italy has pledged to help Lebanon protect its cultural heritage by training local restorers. "Italy is organizing a series of initiatives in Lebanon to encourage exchanges between Lebanese and Italian architects and restorers," Ambassador...

Bulgari partners with Morocco’s Casablanca for new collection

DUBAI: French Moroccan designer Charaf Tajer continues to make waves on the international fashion scene. The mastermind behind Paris-based label Casablanca has partnered with Italian luxury brand Bulgari on a new collection. View this post on...

US actor Jon Bernthal pulls out of UAE’s Comic Con

DUBAI: US actor Jon Bernthal will no longer attend the 10th edition of the Middle East Film and Comic Con, organizers announced on Friday. The MEFCC shared the news on its social media platforms and...

Saudi star Aseel Omran named as Dior’s 1st regional ambassador

DUBAI: Saudi actress and singer Aseel Omran was on Thursday named as the first Middle East ambassador for French luxury label Dior. The Khobar-born star shared the news on her Instagram with her 6 million...

Amal Clooney named Woman of the Year

DUBAI: British-Lebanese human rights lawyer Amal Clooney has been named Women of the Year by Time Magazine. The 44-year-old barrister, who is the wife of US actor and filmmaker George Clooney, was among 12 other...

Lebanese heritage inspires footwear designer Andrea Wazen

DUBAI: Since launching her namesake label in Beirut in 2013, Andrea Wazen has gone on to become one of the biggest names in footwear design, grabbing the attention of celebrities and stars such as...