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...

US actress Sofia Carson flaunts Lebanese label at ‘Purple Hearts’ premiere

DUBAI: US singer and actress Sofia Carson paid tribute to her new film "Purple Hearts" on the red carpet by flaunting a deep purple gown by Lebanese couturier Elie Saab at the movie's premiere. The...

Review: ‘Indian Predator’ docu-series leaves too many unanswered questions

CHENNAI: The blazing popularity of true crime documentaries and exposes is by no means a modern phenomenon, but Netflix is fast becoming known as the go-to streaming platform for the dark genre today. The latest...

Creative talent Azra Khamissa creates henna shoe art for Adidas in Dubai

DUBAI: Dubai-based henna artist and accessories designer Azra Khamissa has teamed up with sportswear giant Adidas to create three henna-patterned sneakers that are on show at The Dubai Mall. The shoes are part of a...