US show ‘Last Light’ shot in locations across Abu Dhabi

DUBAI: A thriller set during an environmental collapse has joined a growing list of US television shows shot in Abu Dhabi with the support of its film commission. "Last Light," a five-episode series streaming on...

Egypt’s 19th century gift to France inspires new children’s book ‘Grace the Giraffe’

DUBAI: In 1827, the people of Paris saw the rarest of sights. The ruler of Egypt, Muhammad Ali Pasha, sent an unusual diplomacy gift to King Charles X of France: A female giraffe from...

Bahraini culinary star Tala Bashmi celebrates The Best Chef Awards ranking in Madrid

DUBAI: Bahraini chef Tala Bashmi appeared in Madrid over the weekend to celebrate her ranking among the top 100 chefs in the world. The culinary star ranked 93rd and is the only Arab on this...

Actress Sofia Carson shows off Zuhair Murad look in New York

DUBAI: US singer and actress Sofia Carson was spotted in New York wearing an ensemble by Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad this week. Carson attended the Global Citizen Festival in a coordinating look from Murad's resort...

UAE artists set to exhibit at the 16th Lyon Biennale of Contemporary Art in France

DUBAI: Three artists from the UAE are set to represent the country at the 16th edition of the Lyon Biennale of Contemporary Art, which will run from Sept. 14 to Dec. 31, with the...

Palestinian Dutch model Bella Hadid goes minimalist for Jil Sander in Milan

DUBAI: After a hectic week walking the runways at New York Fashion Week, Palestinian-Dutch model Bella Hadid is taking Milan Fashion Week by storm. On Saturday, the 25-year-old supermodel closed for German minimalist fashion...

Versace taps Arab models Bella, Gigi Hadid for Milan show

DUBAI: Italian luxury label Versace's runway at Milan Fashion Week was packed with Arab models including Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Imaan Hammam, Nora Attal and Loli Bahia. Donatella Versace's collection conveyed female power in a...

Iraqi para-athlete Zainab Al-Eqabi walks runway at Boss show in Milan

DUBAI: Iraqi sports enthusiast Zainab Al-Eqabi walked the runway at Boss' show at Milan Fashion Week on Thursday as she joined supermodels such as Naomi Campbell, Ashley Graham and Jourdan Dunn. "We are done. Clap...