Lebanese dance crew Mayyas get Golden Buzzer on ‘America’s Got Talent’

DUBAI: Lebanese dance group Mayyas on Tuesday got the Golden Buzzer from Colombian actress and judge Sofia Vergara in season 17 of "America's Got Talent." Mayyas -- that according to the crew translates in Arabic...

Riyadh’s King Fahd National Library adds Chinese books to collection

RIYADH: The King Fahd National Library recently added to its collection Chinese books donated by the National Library of China. The books -- covering subjects including history, economy, tourism and culture -- are distributed in...

Award-winning Palestinian author Gharib Asqalani dies, aged 74

LONDON: Palestinian novelist Gharib Asqalani died at the age of 74 in Gaza on Tuesday. During a lengthy literary career, Asqalani published nine novels, six short story collections, three collections of essays and three collections...

Actress Keleigh Teller flies high in Zuhair Murad gowns

DUBAI: US actress Keleigh Teller is shutting down red carpets across the world as she supports her husband, Miles Teller, at international premieres for his new film "Top Gun: Maverick" -- and she has...

Arab singer Dana Salah shines on New York’s Times Square billboard

DUBAI: If you're looking to add something fresh to your playlist, Palestinian-Jordanian singer Dana Salah's fusion of Arabic, Latin and Western music could be just the thing. Streaming service Spotify announced last month that pop-indie...

REVIEW: Shahriar Mandanipour conjures joy and tragedy in ‘Seasons of Purgatory’

CHICAGO: Award-winning author and journalist Shahriar Mandanipour's short-story collection, "Seasons of Purgatory," is best described as an exploration of the human experience -- from victims of war and soldiers on the frontline to lonely...

World-renowned Galleria Continua stages third art exhibition in Dubai

DUBAI: Galleria Continua, one of the art world's best-known contemporary art galleries, has launched a new exhibition in Dubai's iconic Burj Al-Arab hotel, titled "New Wave." The show, which will run until Sept. 1, features...

Eleven restaurants in Dubai receive Michelin star status

DUBAI: Eleven restaurants in Dubai have received a Michelin star, with a total of 69 eateries being included in the new guide. STAY by Yannick Alleno. (Supplied) Nine places won one star each, while two restaurants...