Tape that: The unlikely comeback of cassettes

Fri, 2022-02-04 09:14 DUBAI: When the artist, producer and audio-visual archivist Mark Gergis DJs, he does so with three cassette decks. Not with turntables, not with controllers, but with one small portable cassette deck and...

New book delves into the life of Layla Murad

Author: Fri, 2022-02-04 08:58 DUBAI: Layla Murad led an eventful life. She was born a Jew, was professionally emancipated as an artist at 21, converted to Islam, got married three times, had her work banned by...

What We Are Reading Today: ‘Atlas of The Heart’

"Atlas of The Heart" is a nonfiction self-help book written by American professor, author and podcast host Bren? Brown. The book is centered on the idea of recognizing and understanding human emotion in depth,...

‘One Night in Al-Aqsa’ to tour eight UK cities in aid of Palestine

LONDON: The awe-inspiring documentary film "One Night in Al-Aqsa" is set to tour the UK this month, with all proceeds going toward international humanitarian charity Penny Appeal's Palestine campaign.The film will premiere on Feb....

What We Are Buying Today: Samuda

JEDDAH: Samuda is a new Saudi luxury brand that shares the stories of the Kingdom's lands through intricate designs illustrating the country's most prominent landmarks and the ancient arts of its diverse culture. Working to...

Cairo International Book Fair kicks off with Greece guest of honor

CAIRO: The 53rd Cairo International Book Fair kicked off on Thursday, with Greece the guest of honor and 1,063 Egyptian, Arab and foreign publishers and agencies from 51 countries taking part.Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly...

Grace Kelly’s granddaughter appears on horseback for Chanel

PARIS: Huge spinning wheels, "floating" wooden blocks and suspended geometric shapes hovered over a surreal mini golf course Tuesday at Chanel's remarkable couture show.Even Pharrell Williams, who is no stranger to elaborate sets, had...

International Prize for Arabic Fiction announces longlist for 2022 award

DUBAI: The International Prize for Arabic Fiction has announced the 16 longlisted authors competing to receive a $50,000 award when the winner is revealed in May.Among the authors in contention for the 2022 award...