Why acclaimed Egyptian filmmaker Marwan Hamed is the James Cameron of the Middle East

DUBAI: If the Middle East has a James Cameron, it's Marwan Hamed. The renowned Egyptian director has just accomplished the unthinkable once again, as his latest film, the historical epic "Kira & El-Gin," became...

Thousands throng to Iran museum with Western art masterpieces

TEHRAN: More than 20,000 people have flocked to an Iranian museum showcasing renowned Western artists' works, some for the first time -- part of a treasure trove amassed before the Islamic Revolution.The museum's collection...

Venice Biennale to raise Saudi Arabia’s design profile

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Architecture and Design Commission on Wednesday announced it will take part in the 18th edition of the Venice Biennale next year. The 2023 Venice Biennale International Architecture Exhibition will be held...

Iconic Algeria record store’s fortunes revived by DJ Snake

ORAN, Algeria: Legendary Algerian music label Disco Maghreb, which launched the careers of some of the Rai folk-inspired genre's most famous stars, has seen a revival thanks to a hit song by DJ Snake. This...

British musician Roger Waters pays tribute to Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

DUBAI: British musician Roger Waters, the co-founder of rock band Pink Floyd, this week paid tribute to late Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh during his New York concert. The journalist's name appeared in large...

Actress Regina Hall wears Lebanese label Elie Saab at movie premiere

DUBAI: American actress Regina Hall took the red carpet by storm this week when she stepped out wearing Lebanese label Elie Saab at the premiere of her latest mockumentary movie. The actress, who rose...

‘Live the life you have’: The rise, fall and rebirth of part-Muslim, hip-hop group Outlandish

LONDON: Five years after their decision to disband so that they could focus on finding the "right sound," multi-platinum- and gold-selling hip-hop group Outlandish are back with a new single and an album due...

Finnish PM Sanna Marin apologizes for inappropriate new party photo taken at official residence

HELSINKI: Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin on Tuesday apologized for a picture that emerged from a private party she had thrown at her official residence in July, following a public stir over her partying...