Meet Cedric Haddad: The stylist to the stars working with international luxury labels

DUBAI: From the Valentino dress that TV presenter Raya Abirached wore to the BAFTA awards in London in March to singer Balquees Fathi's onstage style and actress Mona Zaki's Cannes outfits, Dubai-based Lebanese stylist...

Review: Golden Lion winner ‘All the Beauty and the Bloodshed’ profiles artist’s activism

VENICE: The war between an individual and the immensely wealthy Sackler family is the centerpiece of this year's Golden Lion-winning movie at the Venice Film Festival. Academy Award-winning director Laura Poitras's 'All the Beauty and...

What We Are Eating Today: The vibes are to dine for at Riyadh’s lively Latin restaurant Hotel Cartagena

RIYADH: Hotel Cartagena in Riyadh, despite its name, is a Latin American restaurant -- but the impressive vibes will have you wishing they had a room for you to stay in. Entering the restaurant venue...

Pop star Justin Bieber cancels upcoming shows in Dubai

DUBAI: Canadian singer Justin Bieber's upcoming shows in Dubai have been canceled over concerns surrounding the 28-year-old's health, T.O.P. Entertainment announced on Thursday. The musician had been due to perform two concerts on Oct. 8...

AlUla Moments announces Maraya concerts lineup as stars head to Saudi Arabia

DUBAI: Irish pop band Westlife, Egyptian superstar Angham and famed Lebanese Armenian musician Guy Manoukian will perform as part of AlUla Moments, organizers announced on Thursday. The lineup of artists also includes French-Algerian singer and...

Arab celebs, fans celebrate Lebanese dance group Mayyas’ ‘America’s Got Talent’ win

DUBAI: Social media platforms are blowing up with congratulatory messages for Lebanese dance crew Mayyas after the ensemble won season 17 of "America's Got Talent." The group is taking home the $1 million grand prize. Instagram/@mayadiab Lebanese...

‘Ramy’ season 3 trailer debuts with first look at Bella Hadid in new role

DUBAI: Season three of the Golden Globe-winning show "Ramy" is almost here but lead star and creator Ramy Youssef is still trying to "find the meaning of life." In the first official trailer for...

Photojournalist Ammar Abd Rabbo discusses his picture of Queen Elizabeth II

LISBON: In 2004, the French-Syrian photojournalist photographed Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Sept. 8. 'Queen at her Door,' Ammar Abd Rabbo. (Supplied) The queen's death was a sad moment. I mean, I'm not a...