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Some of the world’s most valuable items and gems took center stage at Jeddah’s International Luxury Week that ended on Thursday. One of them was a one-piece watch originally made for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman by young Saudi…
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Calling all filmmakers. The Red Sea International Film Festival has announced that it is accepting submissions for its highly anticipated third edition, which will take place from Nov. 30 to Dec. 9, 2023. Filmmakers and distributors from…
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Almost five years after their 25-year anniversary concert in Dubai, Backstreet Boys returned to the UAE, this time to Abu Dhabi’s glittering Etihad Arena, as part of their “DNA World Tour” — and it was glorious. Fans in Saudi Arabia, who…
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Saudi actor and comedian Ibrahim Al-Hajjaj has said that a new wave of talent is rising to revolutionize the Kingdom’s comedy scene and become a fixture on the international market. Speaking at a seminar titled “Sattar: The Trend of Saudi…
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Stranger Things creators Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer, also known as the Duffer Brothers, have announced production on the show’s fifth and final season has been halted due to the ongoing Hollywood writers' strike. The duo made the…
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The speculation ended for Swifties on Friday as Taylor Swift confirmed the release date of her rerecorded album Speak Now (Taylor's Version), which will be available in all formats from July 7. Swift made the announcement during the…
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It is hard to imagine there were many people clamoring for yet another remake of JM Barrie’s “Peter Pan,” but the decision makers at Disney clearly felt there was scope for a live-action take on the 1953 animation that remains beloved by so…
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The Cannes Film Festival announced this week that Moroccan director and screenwriter Maryam Touzani will be part of the jury at the 76th event to take place from May 16 to 27. Touzani, director of the highly acclaimed film “The Blue…
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Egypt is set to participate in the upcoming Miss Universe, set to take place in January 2024 in the US, after a three-year hiatus. Dubai-based Yugen Group, which owns the franchise rights to Miss Universe Bahrain and Miss Universe…
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The emotional impact of Lebanese singing legend Fayrouz’s voice on Arabs in the diaspora, permeating their homes and hearts, is the subject of a new English-language academic book. “Fairouz (sic) and the Arab Diaspora: Music and Identity…
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