Egyptian British star Natacha Atlas shines at Jazzablanca in Morocco

CASABLANCA: After two years of COVID-enforced absence, Casablanca's Jazzablanca music festival returned at the start of July. Its 15th edition brought together a stellar line-up of artists, including the acclaimed Belgian-born Anglo-Egyptian singer Natacha...

THE BREAKDOWN: Dubai-based Indian artist Huzefa Goga discusses ‘Perceptions of Skin’ artwork

DUBAI: The Dubai-based Indian artist discusses a work from his minimalist 'Man in a Box' series. As the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded, I understood the world would change completely. This became even more evident when I...

McDonald’s raises UK cheeseburger price for first time in 14 years

LONDON: McDonald's will increase the price of its cheeseburger by 20 percent in Britain, in the first price hike for the popular item in 14 years as it responds to soaring inflation.The cheeseburger's price...

Saudi Arabia-based artist Aljohara Jeje spotlighted in UK exhibition

DUBAI: Who doesn't love a selfie? Saudi Arabia-based Dutch artist Aljohara Jeje is one of 50 creative talents who has their self-portraits featured in an ongoing UK exhibition titled "SELFIES: Women in Photography. Jeje's entry...

Actress Ana de Armas talks Netflix’s ‘The Gray Man’ and her fight against typecasting

DUBAI: Despite her wish to avoid being typecast as an action star, Hollywood actress-of-the-moment Ana de Armas showed off her skills as a CIA agent in Netflix's "The Gray Man" -- the latest outing...

Jennifer Lopez sets trends with Arab designs on honeymoon

DUBAI: US superstar Jennifer Lopez has been setting trends with her honeymoon looks this week -- and championed one Arab designer in the process. The singer and actress tied the knot with actor...

US music festival Lollapalooza to make Asia debut in 2023

DUBAI: Popular American music festival Lollapalooza is set to make its Asia debut with Mumbai, India, set to become its eighth destination next year. The festival was founded by Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell in...

Arab films announced as part of Venice Film Festival lineup

DUBAI: A number of films from the Middle East have been announced as part of this year's Venice International Film Festival lineup. Algerian-born filmmaker Rachid Hami's "For My Country," Syrian filmmaker Soudade Kaadan's "Nezouh" and...