Abu Dhabi’s ‘Portrait of a Nation’ exhibition is back and bigger than ever

DUBAI: The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) has brought back its "Portrait of a Nation" exhibition series after the first iteration captured the UAE's imagination. Currently on display at Manarat Al-Saadiyat until April...

US-Iraqi beauty mogul Mona Kattan ties knot with Dubai-based businessman

DUBAI: US-Iraqi beauty mogul Mona Kattan on Tuesday tied the knot with her Dubai-based businessman partner Hassan El-Amin. The couple celebrated their special day with an intimate party, attended by close friends and family, at...

Maroon 5 set to make Abu Dhabi debut in May

DUBAI: US pop rock group Maroon 5 are set to perform for the first time at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena, in May. Frontman Adam Levine and company will hit the stage on May 6 to...

Bella Hadid unfollows Simi Khadra amid The Weeknd rumors

DUBAI: Palestinian-Dutch model Bella Hadid unfollowed the joint account of Simi Khadra (Simi & Haze) on Instagram after the US-Palestinian DJ sparked romance rumors with Hadid's ex-partner The Weeknd. The Canadian R&B crooner celebrated his...

Egyptian heritage rug maker Kahhal 1871 presents carpets with contemporary Arab vibe

DUBAI: Egypt's oldest maker of handmade rugs and carpets, Kahhal 1871, is taking a contemporary turn by presenting a series of carpets created by 14 of Egypt's most promising artists and designers. The Outloud Collective,...

Oscars to pre-tape some awards in bid for ‘tighter’ show

LOS ANGELES: The Oscars next month will pre-tape the announcements of eight winners in an attempt to make the televised ceremony "tighter and more electric," organizers said Tuesday.The decision, made to "prioritize the television...

Luxury etailer Net-a-Porter champions Arab designers in new Ramadan edit

DUBAI: With Ramadan about 39 days away, our calendars are going to be filled with invitations to iftar and suhoor gatherings. This means a stylish wardrobe that does not compromise on modesty is essential....

Beyonce’s Valentine’s look included custom heels from her favorite Lebanese designer

DUBAI: Valentine's Day may have been and gone, but US superstar Beyonce recently took to social media to offer her legion of fans a glimpse at her festive look on Feb. 14. The "Single Ladies"...