Filmmaker Jordan Peele talks ‘Nope,’ ahead of the sci-fi thriller’s Mideast release

DUBAI: Filmmaker Jordan Peele, who broke out with his directorial debut "Get Out," is pushing his own limits with his latest film, "Nope." The director says his goal with the sci-fi thriller was to write...

Inside ‘House of the Dragon,’ this year’s most eagerly anticipated show

DUBAI: Few television shows (or films, or any other kind of media) have had as great a cultural impact as "Game of Thrones." Throughout its eight-year run, which began in 2011, the sprawling fantasy...

6 pop-culture highlights from across the region

DUBAI: From resin earrings and a vibrant Moroccan wedding celebration to a Lebanese pop anthem and a stripped-back jazz-infused improvisation, here are six pop-culture highlights from around the region. Manal 'Makhelaw Magalou' The Moroccan singer-songwriter's latest...

REVIEW: ‘Fall’ gets the adrenaline pumping, but fails to reach the heights

DUBAI: Scott Mann's survival film 'Fall,' currently in theaters in the Middle East, is undeniably thrilling. It would be almost impossible for any competent filmmaker not to make it so because of its premise:...

Jordan’s crown prince announces engagement to Saudi national

RIYADH: Jordan's royal court on Wednesday announced the engagement of the country's Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah to Saudi national Rajwa Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al-Saif. The engagement took place at the...

Actress Jameela Jamil talks about her supervillain character at ‘She-Hulk’ premiere

DUBAI: Actress Jameela Jamil -- who shot to fame for her fan-favorite role as Tahani on "The Good Place" -- was all smiles at the Los Angeles premiere of Marvel's latest Disney+ entry, "She-Hulk:...

Michael Jackson tribute show headed to Dubai Opera

DUBAI: Fans of the King of Pop, rejoice. A Michael Jackson tribute show is one of four major concerts headed to Dubai Opera in September, the venue has announced. The month-long program includes the ballet...

Saudi fashion designer Honayda Serafi on Harrods career breakthrough

DUBAI: From Priyanka Chopra to Lupita Nyong'o and Adriana Lima, Saudi Arabian designer Honayda Serafi has dressed many A-listers around the world. Since founding her label Honayda in 2016, Serafi has captured the attention...