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A work by Jasem Alsanea is on display at Abu Dhabi Art. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi’s art initiatives reveal the soul of the emirate

At Abu Dhabi Art and the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial, the emirate has defined its cultural importance on both a regional and global level

Levant creatives show unwavering connection to their roots at Abu Dhabi Art

Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2024 winning artwork revealed

Wicked review: The movie adaptation is unashamed of its musicality

What's on at Sharjah's Tanweer Festival, from music to glamping

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Linkin Park has released a new album with new co-lead singer Emily Armstrong. Photo: James Minchin III

From Zero: Track-by-track review of new album by Linkin Park

suriya in a scene from the 2024 Tamil film Kanguva. Photo: Studio Green

Kanguva review: Suriya shines in fascinating yet frustrating film

1001 Seasons of Elie Saab - Celine Dion

Review: Celine Dion delivers emotional performance at Elie Saab's Riyadh event

A closer look at the history of Palestinian art will refocus the narrative on artists from the region. Pictured: Artist Marika Gaitanopoulou Thorogood in her studio in Jerusalem, circa 1940s. Photo: The Thorogood family

Art exhibitions and shows not to miss this week in the UAE

South Korean band Coreyah are set to perform at the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation next month. Photo: Korean Cultural Centre

New South Korean festival is coming to Abu Dhabi

Lost Children is one of several works donated by Jeremy Deller to the fundraising auction. Photo: Jeremy Deller

Artists unite to raise funds for medical care charity in Palestine

This week's Al Ain Book Festival will showcase 100,000 books and include more than 200 events. Pawan Singh / The National

Five sessions not to miss at the 2024 Al Ain Book Festival

Although she hasn't been very active on X, Lizzo is another famous face that can be found on BlueSky. Rachpoot / Bauer-Griffin / GC Images

Celebrities who have left X for BlueSky, from Stephen King to Lizzo

Linkin Park has released a new album with new co-lead singer Emily Armstrong. Photo: James Minchin III

From Zero: Track-by-track review of new album by Linkin Park

suriya in a scene from the 2024 Tamil film Kanguva. Photo: Studio Green

Kanguva review: Suriya shines in fascinating yet frustrating film

1001 Seasons of Elie Saab - Celine Dion

Review: Celine Dion delivers emotional performance at Elie Saab's Riyadh event

A closer look at the history of Palestinian art will refocus the narrative on artists from the region. Pictured: Artist Marika Gaitanopoulou Thorogood in her studio in Jerusalem, circa 1940s. Photo: The Thorogood family

Art exhibitions and shows not to miss this week in the UAE

South Korean band Coreyah are set to perform at the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation next month. Photo: Korean Cultural Centre

New South Korean festival is coming to Abu Dhabi

Lost Children is one of several works donated by Jeremy Deller to the fundraising auction. Photo: Jeremy Deller

Artists unite to raise funds for medical care charity in Palestine

This week's Al Ain Book Festival will showcase 100,000 books and include more than 200 events. Pawan Singh / The National

Five sessions not to miss at the 2024 Al Ain Book Festival

Although she hasn't been very active on X, Lizzo is another famous face that can be found on BlueSky. Rachpoot / Bauer-Griffin / GC Images

Celebrities who have left X for BlueSky, from Stephen King to Lizzo

Linkin Park has released a new album with new co-lead singer Emily Armstrong. Photo: James Minchin III

From Zero: Track-by-track review of new album by Linkin Park

suriya in a scene from the 2024 Tamil film Kanguva. Photo: Studio Green

Kanguva review: Suriya shines in fascinating yet frustrating film

1001 Seasons of Elie Saab - Celine Dion

Review: Celine Dion delivers emotional performance at Elie Saab's Riyadh event

A closer look at the history of Palestinian art will refocus the narrative on artists from the region. Pictured: Artist Marika Gaitanopoulou Thorogood in her studio in Jerusalem, circa 1940s. Photo: The Thorogood family

Art exhibitions and shows not to miss this week in the UAE

Abu Dhabi Public Art, Biennial, along the Corniche. Artwork by Nicholas Galanin, "In every language there is Land. Victor Besa / The National

What to see at Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial

The event, which includes installations and events across the emirate, runs until April 30

What to see at Abu Dhabi Art 2024

Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan on their wedding day. Vignesh Shivan / Instagram

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale charts rise of a superstar

Could audio ads be the future of mobile gaming?

The documentary Beyond the Blue follows the team at the National Aquarium as they help a whale shark return to its pack. Photo: National Geographic

New documentary highlights Abu Dhabi aquarium’s conservation efforts

Rising star: Dubai schoolgirl on her Prime Video breakout role

Netflix viewers hit by buffering during Tyson v Paul fight

What to expect from the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial

Mosques of the UAE: Story behind Blue Mosque's unique stepped design

Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda in Wicked. Photo: Universal Studios

Wicked review: The movie adaptation is unashamed of its musicality

Director Jon M Chu's vision soars, carried well by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale charts rise of a superstar

New documentary highlights Abu Dhabi aquarium’s conservation efforts

Netflix viewers hit by buffering during Tyson v Paul fight

Rising star: Dubai schoolgirl on her Prime Video breakout role

Disclaimer review: Cate Blanchett show is a head-spinning thriller

How Barry Jenkins fought to make Mufasa: The Lion King on his terms

A work by Jasem Alsanea is on display at Abu Dhabi Art. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi’s art initiatives reveal the soul of the emirate

At Abu Dhabi Art and the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial, the emirate has defined its cultural importance on both a regional and global level

Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2024 winning artwork revealed

Levant creatives show unwavering connection to their roots at Abu Dhabi Art

What to see at Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial

Sergio and Pier Luigi took over Loro Piana in the 1970s. Photo: Loro Piana

Nicholas Foulkes on his Assouline book celebrating a hundred years of Loro Piana

The celebrated British historian and author speaks with The National about digging into the company archives and his relationship with the family

Five sessions not to miss at the 2024 Al Ain Book Festival

Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2025 line-up revealed

Seven sessions not to miss at Sharjah International Book Fair

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