Dua Lipa throws surprise birthday party for Lolo Zouai

DUBAI: Albanian-British pop star Dua Lipa has been busy jet-setting across North America alongside her opening act, French-Algerian singer Lolo Zouai, as part of Lipa's long-awaited "Future Nostalgia" tour. On Saturday, the "Levitating" hitmaker took...

French-Algerian blogger Lena Mahfouf heralded with Barbie doll

DUBAI: Franco-Algerian blogger Lena Mahfouf is being honored with a Barbie doll in her likeness as part of a celebration of female business founders. In its latest Barbie role models line-up, toy maker Mattel is...

With cello on chest, Saudi musician brings melody to KSA’s classical music scene

JEDDAH: When Mohammed Al-Quthmi holds his cello and leans back with the instrument on his chest, he can feel there is something different about it. "The sound of it captures your attention. There is...

The world’s leading luxury brands suspend business in Russia

PARIS: The world's leading luxury brands said on Friday that they planned to temporarily close stores and pause business operations in Russia.Birkin bag maker Hermes and Cartier owner Richemont were the first firms to...

Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher fundraiser for Ukraine refugees tops $6.8 mln

DUBAI: Hollywood couple Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have raised over $6.8 million as of Friday, a day after setting up a GoFundMe page seeking humanitarian aid for Ukrainian refugees.Kunis, who was born in...

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...