Culture takes center stage in Saudi Arabia’s national award initiative

JEDDAH: The National Cultural Awards initiative, which was launched in February, celebrates the achievements and productions of individuals, groups and institutions. It aims to encourage cultural content and production, in addition to providing material and...

Bob Saget’s family seeks to block release of autopsy records

ORLANDO: The family of comedian Bob Saget wants a Florida judge to prohibit the release of any photos, video or other records related to the investigation into his death, saying that doing so would...

Saudi label Leem unveils upcoming spring collection

DUBAI: Saudi fashion house Leem announced on Wednesday the launch of its first spring 2022 capsule collection. The new designs will be available in stores throughout the Kingdom, the UAE, and Bahrain, as well as...

Lebanese designer Rebecca Zaatar celebrates 6 years of Thym

BEIRUT: It has been six years since the launch of Lebanese designer Rebecca Zaatar's womenswear label, Thym, a couture and ready-to-wear clothing brand that exudes femininity.Zaatar, the creative behind the brand, developed an interest...

Alec Baldwin sued by family of cinematographer killed on set

LOS ANGELES: The family of a cinematographer shot and killed on the set of the film "Rust" is suing Alec Baldwin and the movie's producers for wrongful death, their attorneys said Tuesday.Lawyers for the...

Comedian Russell Peters to take to the stage in AlUla

JEDDAH: Canadian funnyman Russell Peters will take to the stage for the first stand-up comedy show in AlUla, which is located in the northwest of Saudi Arabia, on Feb. 18. Peters will be the first...

Karen Wazen, Madiyah Al-Sharqi team up on another capsule collection

DUBAI: Following a highly successful partnership last year, Lebanese influencer Karen Wazen and Emirati womenswear designer Madiyah Al-Sharqi have again joined forces for a second capsule collection. The 1970s-inspired collection features 16 light and playful...

Canadian-Moroccan singer Faouzia’s street style turns heads at New York Fashion Week

DUBAI: New York Fashion Week is in full swing and the Canadian-Moroccan singer and songwriter Faouzia has been spotted all over the city in show-stopping styles. The 21-year-old music sensation has attended plenty of shows,...