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Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is currently recovering in a Mumbai hospital after he was attacked by a knife-wielding intruder at his home. Reuters

Saif Ali Khan attack revives fears of threats against Bollywood stars

Home to the nation’s billionaires, celebrated cricketers and beloved celebrities, the city also has a dark side emerging from the shadows

US TikTok creators brace for uncertain future amid potential ban

Review: Michael Buble serenades Abu Dhabi with jazz and jokes

Music & On-stage

Review: Brilliant Paatal Lok goes where few Indian shows have gone before

How a Bahraini rapper teamed with Shaquille O'Neal for Yas Island's theme song

Music & On-stage

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James Gunn's Superman will star David Corenswet as the Man of Steel. Photo: Warner Bros / PA Wire

The most anticipated blockbuster movies of 2025

Union of Artists is the first large-scale installation under the Dubai Public Art initiative and was unveiled at the Al Hudaiba Public Park. Getty Images

Dubai opens call to UAE creatives for public art training programme

Kangana Ranaut as Indira Gandhi in Emergency. Photo: Zee Studios

Film review: Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency is a passable effort

David Lynch was known best for works such as Twin Peaks, Mulholland Drive and Blue Velvet. AFP

David Lynch was ultimate proof that AI will never replace the artist

Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the Nintendo Switch, will be released this year. Photo: Business Wire

Nintendo announces Switch 2 gaming console to release this year

The Xposure International Photography Festival has a new home in Aljada for this year's event. Photo: Xposure International Photography Festival

All you need to know about Xposure International Photography Festival 2025

TikTok faces a ban in the US if it does not sell the app to a US owner by Sunday. Reuters

With a ban looming, here are four TikTok alternatives, from RedNote to Clapper

Coldplay perfored four shows at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

Six viral moments from Coldplay in Abu Dhabi

James Gunn's Superman will star David Corenswet as the Man of Steel. Photo: Warner Bros / PA Wire

The most anticipated blockbuster movies of 2025

Union of Artists is the first large-scale installation under the Dubai Public Art initiative and was unveiled at the Al Hudaiba Public Park. Getty Images

Dubai opens call to UAE creatives for public art training programme

Kangana Ranaut as Indira Gandhi in Emergency. Photo: Zee Studios

Film review: Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency is a passable effort

David Lynch was known best for works such as Twin Peaks, Mulholland Drive and Blue Velvet. AFP

David Lynch was ultimate proof that AI will never replace the artist

Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the Nintendo Switch, will be released this year. Photo: Business Wire

Nintendo announces Switch 2 gaming console to release this year

The Xposure International Photography Festival has a new home in Aljada for this year's event. Photo: Xposure International Photography Festival

All you need to know about Xposure International Photography Festival 2025

TikTok faces a ban in the US if it does not sell the app to a US owner by Sunday. Reuters

With a ban looming, here are four TikTok alternatives, from RedNote to Clapper

Coldplay perfored four shows at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

Six viral moments from Coldplay in Abu Dhabi

James Gunn's Superman will star David Corenswet as the Man of Steel. Photo: Warner Bros / PA Wire

The most anticipated blockbuster movies of 2025

Union of Artists is the first large-scale installation under the Dubai Public Art initiative and was unveiled at the Al Hudaiba Public Park. Getty Images

Dubai opens call to UAE creatives for public art training programme

Features

Palestinian-Jordanian singer Zeyne says the Gaza war left her unable to create music. Photo: Zeyne

Palestinian singer Zeyne on how she created viral hit Asli Ana

The artist’s Levant-inspired Arab pop fused with western elements is striking a chord with fans around the world

Music & On-stage

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan ‘out of danger’ after stabbing

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin performing at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

Coldplay’s Abu Dhabi shows cement their place in UAE music history

Music & On-stage

Picasso and Warhol in frame at Sotheby’s first Saudi auction

Christina Aguilera is known for her hits Genie in a Bottle and What A Girl Wants. AFP

UAE gigs and shows guide, from Arijit Singh to Christina Aguilera

Music & On-stage

The gaming recruitment drive taking UAE industry to next level

AboFlah reflects on pressure to speak about conflict

Limitless Orchestra at Dubai Opera review: Hans Zimmer as you've never heard before

Music & On-stage

Art Jameel’s Night School offers new ways to learn about Dubai

Film & TV

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is currently recovering in a Mumbai hospital after he was attacked by a knife-wielding intruder at his home. Reuters

Saif Ali Khan attack revives fears of threats against Bollywood stars

Home to the nation’s billionaires, celebrated cricketers and beloved celebrities, the city also has a dark side emerging from the shadows

Reel Palestine 2025: film line-up, dates and all you need to know

Film review: Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency is a passable effort

David Lynch was ultimate proof that AI will never replace the artist

Review: Brilliant Paatal Lok goes where few Indian shows have gone before

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan ‘out of danger’ after stabbing

The Middle Eastern films screening at this year’s Sundance

Art & Design

The Xposure International Photography Festival has a new home in Aljada for this year's event. Photo: Xposure International Photography Festival

All you need to know about Xposure International Photography Festival 2025

More than 400 photographers from the region and around the world are expected to participate in the event

Three art exhibitions to see this week in the UAE

Picasso and Warhol in frame at Sotheby’s first Saudi auction

Dubai opens call to UAE creatives for public art training programme

Books

Nobel laureate for literature Abdulrazak Gurnah is coming to Sharjah. Ruel Pableo for The National

Sharjah set for double celebration of African and Emirati literature

Two new events take place in the emirate later this month

Translator recognised for work on Egyptian writer's prison memoir

International Prize for Arabic Fiction reveals longlist for 2025 award

Popeye, Tintin and A Farewell to Arms enter public domain in 2025

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Conversations with Arab athletes on their journeys to the Paris 2024 Olympics

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