
Nicolas Cage shares career insights and teases ‘Dream Scenario’ at RSIFF
JEDDAH: During an “In Conversation” panel at Jeddah’s Red Sea International Film Festival, Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage captivated the audience in an hour-long discussion on his notable performances.
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Dubai woman speaks up against animal cruelty through stunning artworks
Inspired by a deep connection with wildlife, Dubai-based artist Zahra Goulamhoussen is using her creative talents to amplify the voices of the voiceless and promote the protection of animals ahead of International Animal Rights Day on December 10.
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Heritage, landscape inspires Saudi artist’s decoupage centerpieces
RIYADH: Saudi heritage and tradition are the inspirations behind artist Walaa Hosawi’s handcrafted decoupage art. Hosawi will be selling planters, hand-poured candles and more at her booth at the Saudi Feast Food Festival, which runs until Dec. 9.
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Saudi Arabia showcases crafts, culture at Milan exhibition
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is participating in the Artigiano in Fiera exhibition in Milan, Italy, which runs from Dec. 2-10. The Saudi pavilion, overseen by the Ministry of Culture, will showcase various aspects of the country’s culture and rich national heritage.
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Renowned African artist and activist Chief Dr Nike Davies-Okundaye on empowering women through Nigerian art
Patriarchy is an unyielding word. It has connotations that have wrecked lives of countless women with its intractable norms. We live in a world where women are judged by the pettiest standards there can be and their individuality robbed by male supremacy; but with every instance of oppression and violation, a new voice arises to haul up the fallen lives from the ashes of their misery.
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Dubai: Sisters colour Palestine in passion project to connect to their roots
If you take yourself back to the cinema hall, where, I’m assuming, you watched one of the biggest cinematic spectacles of the year — Oppenheimer — by master storyteller Christopher Nolan, you will recall that the film paces forward keeping two narratives intact. The black-and-white version is the objective view of the film and the coloured version is the subjective point of view of J. Robert Oppenheimer, as Nolan discloses in an interview post the movie release.
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What We Are Buying Today: ‘Almugasap’ – Saudi traditional customes
Hariry told Arab News: “I have always been motivated to showcase our traditional clothing to the new generation. By adding a modern twist to certain pieces, we aim to encourage them to wear and proudly…
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Popular Board Game Rules And Strategies
Board and card games are not out of fashion. Even with all the hi-tech options available, there is still an appeal to an old-fashioned family game night. Some of the best games are the oldest and have been played for decades or even centuries.
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UAE to transport 1,000 Gazan cancer patients to Emirati hospitals
The UAE will treat 1,000 Palestinian cancer patients in its hospitals after Gaza's health system collapsed due to Israel's war in the enclave.
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Abu Dhabi hosts inaugural Manar exhibition with 35 new public art commissions
ABU DHABI: In an expansive patch of desert just outside Abu Dhabi, dozens of pyramids made from sand seem to recreate multiple iterations of Egypt’s Giza pyramids.The awe-inspiring land artwork is made by US artist…
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