Female empowerment biopic ‘Bergen’ finds success in Mideast cinemas

DUBAI: Musical biopic "Bergen" has hit new heights in the Middle East and is being touted by theater chain Vox Cinemas as the most successful Turkish movie screened in the region The biopic has reportedly...

Actress Vanessa Hudgens shows off Arab-inspired jewelry

DUBAI: From sporting countless trinkets by US-Egyptian designer Jacquie Aiche to showing off a Nefertiti charm necklace by FoundRae fine jewelry, US actress Vanessa Hudgens is proving to be a fan of Middle East-inspired...

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen visit ‘majestic pyramids’ in Egypt

DUBAI: US singer John Legend took to Instagram to show off his trip to Egypt with wife Chrissy Teigen and their children this week. The family visited Cairo after the singer performed at the Playa...

Moroccan photographer M’hammed Kilito shortlisted for prestigious Leica Oskar Barnack Award

DUBAI: Documentary photographer M'hammed Kilito has been shortlisted for the 42nd edition of the prestigious Leica Oskar Barnack Award. Born in Lviv, Ukraine, Kilito grew up in Rabat, Morocco, where he is now based. In...

UK to host 2023 Eurovision instead of Ukraine

LONDON: Britain said Monday it had reluctantly agreed to take Ukraine's place as hosts of next year's Eurovision song contest after organizers said there was no prospect of the event going ahead in the...

Exploring Saudi Arabia: Rijal Alma village is the jewel in Asir region’s crown

JEDDAH: The Asir region is distinguished by its distinctive location and natural and cultural diversity, making it one of Saudi Arabia's most beautiful tourist destinations. Its historical landmarks make it a treasure trove of...

Jax Arts Festival presents seminar on ‘The Importance of Constructive Criticism in Art’

RIYADH: The Jax Arts Festival, organized by the Ministry of Culture in Diriyah, wrapped up its program with a seminar titled "The Importance of Constructive Criticism in Art," the Saudi Press Agency reported. The seminar...

Mahershala Ali-starring ‘Blade’ gets release date as Marvel announces new slate

SAN DIEGO: Disney announced a slew of Marvel superhero movies including two new "Avengers" films Saturday at Comic-Con, as it offered screaming fans an emotional first glimpse at its upcoming "Black Panther" sequel and...