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Oasis: The 2013 Oscars deconstructed

Ahead of the 85th Academy Awards on Sunday, we present an unconventional graphic primer to Hollywood’s biggest and most star-studded night by James Gabrillo and design by Kerri Abrams. Take a look here.

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The Apprentice: Candidates get fired-up in Dubai

In the latest episode of BBC show The Apprentice the 12 hopefuls that remain have been getting all fired-up in Dubai!  The Apprentice: Candidates get fired-up in Dubai

Artist Michael Rakowitz's Iraqi roots inspired art/food project in Dubai

Michael Rakowitz serves food at Enemy Kitchen, 2006, an installation that is part of the art project Feast: Radical Hospitality in Contemporary Art at the Smart Museum of Art in Chicago. Courtesy Michael Rakowitz and Lombard Freid Gallery

Iraqi-American artist Michael Rakowitz became politically engaged after the first Gulf War and has since produced works that involve food, design, utility and agitation, writes Shirine Saad   Artist Michael Rakowitz's Iraqi roots inspired art/food project in Dubai

Fast and Furious 6 is a movie that delivers what it promises

From left: Paul Walker, Dwayne The Rock Johnson and Vin Diesel in a scene from Fast And Furious 6. Courtesy Universal

With trailer: In Fast and Furious 6, returning director Justin Lin knows what the audience wants, and he gives it to them.  Fast and Furious 6 is a movie that delivers what it promises

Emiratis are stars of Ramadan TV

May 22, Abu Dhabi, UAE: Various stars from across the Arab world attended Abu Dhabi TV

Abu Dhabi TV's prgrammes for the holy month will include shows for the whole family.  Emiratis are stars of Ramadan TV

Egyptian artist Youssef Nabil on exile and rebirth

The artist Youssef Nabil. Courtesy Youssef Nabil / The Third Line.

Youssef Nabil's first solo show in four years opened ths month at The Third Line gallery. Anna Seaman speaks to an artist who has made a name for himself internationally.  Egyptian artist Youssef Nabil on exile and rebirth

The collaboration of Shamma Hamdan and Jay Sean in Dubai

Jay Sean and Shamma Hamdan for Saeed Saeed's story on Coke Studios. May 2013 CREDIT: Courtesy Coke Studios

Coke Studio, now in its second season, blends Khaleeji pop with RnB.  The collaboration of Shamma Hamdan and Jay Sean in Dubai

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