New survey reveals GCC residents’ travel intentions as world opens up post-pandemic

DUBAI: As Joni Mitchell observed: "You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone." That has certainly proved true for travel since the onset of the COVID-pandemic saw worldwide restrictions on movement cause the...

Illustrator Nourie Flayhan pays tribute to reporter Shireen Abu Akleh with digital drawing

DUBAI: The Lebanese illustrator discusses her latest digital drawing, which pays tribute to Palestinian-American reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed in Jenin earlier this month. When I heard the news of Shireen Abu...

Moroccan singer Jihane Bougrine explores mental illness in unique new single

DUBAI: Moroccan singer and songwriter Jihane Bougrine this week released her latest single "Rahat El-Bal," in which the France-raised artist explores the often taboo subject of mental health, bipolar disorder in particular. In her new...

UAE museum partners with cryptocurrency exchange on ‘most beautiful NFTs in metaverse’ project

DUBAI: A futuristic Emirati museum has teamed up with a leading cryptocurrency exchange to cultivate and present a collection of digital products on the blockchain. The Museum of the Future in Dubai is collaborating with...

Italian-Moroccan model Malika El-Maslouhi poses for Jimmy Choo

DUBAI: Italian-Moroccan model Malika El-Maslouhi has given her 47,000 Instagram followers a behind-the-scenes look at Jimmy Choo's new summer beach campaign. The model took to Instagram to share a carousel of images with the caption...

Arab designers put on stellar show in Cannes

DUBAI: The 75th Cannes Film Festival rolled out the red carpet on Tuesday, attracting a wide spectrum of movie luminaries wearing their glittering best back to the French resort to celebrate the event. As usual,...

Wings is the sci-fi inspired abaya label you need to know

DUBAI: The abaya is a sartorial staple for women across the Gulf. The loose robe-like garment, which dates back 4,000 years to ancient Mesopotamia, constitutes national dress in countries like the UAE and Saudi...

Lebanese-Australian model Jessica Kahawaty heads to Italy for Tod’s campaign

DUBAI: Italian fashion label Tod's tapped Australian-Lebanese model Jessica Kahawaty to star in a campaign for its Spring/Summer 2022 line. The actress, humanitarian and entrepreneur took to Instagram to share shots from...