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The Jacksons: reunited and reflective

Tito, Jackie, Marlon and Jermaine Jackson are touring partly in homage to their brother Michael. Courtesy Flash

Nov 28, 2012

The siblings are touring again for the first time in more than 20 years, and their itinerary will take them to the UAE for the first time. Read Article The Jacksons: reunited and reflective

Amitabh Bachchan praises Mohammad Rafi

Yasmin Rafi and Amitabh Bachchan at the launch of Rafi's book Mohammed Rafi My Abba - A Memoir, where Bachchan spoke about the author's father-in-law. IANS

Nov 27, 2012

Plus Bipasha Basu to experiment with sci-fi, Sonakshi Sinha excited for Dabangg 2 role and Balu Mahendra says southern Indian films suffer from poor cinematography. Read Article Amitabh Bachchan praises Mohammad Rafi

Glimmer of light in dark tale of Woman in Black to be staged in Dubai

The Woman in Black tells the story of a young lawyer who ends up being haunted by events from his past. Courtesy Popular Productions

Nov 21, 2012

UAE audiences will soon be transported to a haunted 19th-century English town for a dose of theatrical terror. The director John Payton talks about staging The Woman in Black this week.  Read Article Glimmer of light in dark tale of Woman in Black to be staged in Dubai

Eat up and listen in, there's been a murder on music row

Nov 14, 2012

A popular Country and Western band from Nashville have arrived in Dubai for a special concert - but the evening turns deadly. Dubai Drama Group challenges UAE residents to interview the suspects and review the evidence to help solve the crime.  Read Article Eat up and listen in, there's been a murder on music row

 

All the world's a stage, very briefly

The Short Sweet is a global theatre festival which is making its Dubai debut at Ductac. The workshops aim to help UAE talent produce 30 10-minute plays that will be staged in February. Courtesy Ductac

Nov 04, 2012

Alex Broun, the director of the largest 10-minute theatre festival (Short+Sweet) in the world, talks about its 2013 Dubai debut.  Read Article All the world's a stage, very briefly

 

What we're loving: tennis, K's Cookies, Koshari and flavoured lip gloss

Dubai Tennis Academy is run by two highly experienced coaches and offers private lessons as well as clinics for women and children's group sessions. Courtesy Dubai Tennis Academy

Oct 21, 2012

The benefits and joys of tennis; delicious cookies with minimal fuss; a high-carb favourite; and a fruity, shiny, feel-good lip gloss. Read Article What we're loving: tennis, K's Cookies, Koshari and flavoured lip gloss

 

What we're loving: posters, sneakers, Biomex and Tig Notaro

Find alternate film, theater, opera and exhibition posters from Poland.

Oct 14, 2012

A website with amazing prints, Nike Free shows that look and feel great, an amazing female comic and an organic cleaner. Read Article What we're loving: posters, sneakers, Biomex and Tig Notaro

 

This theatre season, there's no place like home

Bernadette Scott, theatre and sponsorship manager of the First Group Theatre. Pawan Singh / The National

Aug 22, 2012

Starting next month, the First Group Theatre at Souk Madinat Jumeirah will roll out a new season of entertainment with a greater focus on home-grown talent. Read Article This theatre season, there's no place like home

 

A roaring beginning to months of laughter

Jul 16, 2012

Plans are underway for a comedy series in Dubai and today, Mo Amer gives us a tickle of what's to come. Read Article A roaring beginning to months of laughter

 

A guide to the UAE's South Asian radio stations

Graphic by Alex Belman

Jul 12, 2012

There is no dearth of South Asian radio stations in the UAE, but they are not all the same. We have a rundown of what's on air and what it sounds like.  Read Article A guide to the UAE's South Asian radio stations

 

Do you sense something funny in the air?

Jul 10, 2012

We talk to the Canadian comedian Sean Collins about national pride and the targets of his jokes. Read Article Do you sense something funny in the air?

 

What we're loving: Perfume, egg poacher, Make Business Hub, Whichbook

perfume Courtesy Scent of Departure

Jul 08, 2012

Every week the Arts&Life team round up a selection of things we are loving at the moment. Read Article What we're loving: Perfume, egg poacher, Make Business Hub, Whichbook

 

Freej creator will contribute to film adaptation of Gibran's The Prophet

DUBAI-JULY 8,2008 - Cartoon creator Mohammed Saeed Harib pose for a photograph at his office in Media city Dubai. ( Paulo Vecina/The National ) *** Local Caption *** PV Harib 11.JPGPV Harib 11.JPG

Feb 23, 2012

Mohammed Saeed Harib has been chosen to create one of the vignettes in a feature film version of Khalil Gibran's The Prophet. Read Article Freej creator will contribute to film adaptation of Gibran's The Prophet

 

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Football eyes Flushing Meadows

NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: A general view of the Unisphere during day one of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Large stadium for the recently announced New York City Football Club is planned for iconic tennis site. Omar Rahman reports from New York  Football eyes Flushing Meadows

Manchester City links to Manuel Pellegrini intensify after exit from Malaga

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Chilean leading contender to replace Italian as manager of English Premier League club.  Manchester City links to Manuel Pellegrini intensify after exit from Malaga

Dubai dart tournament promises to be exciting

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Raymond van Barneveld of The Netherlands arrives for his match against Gary Anderson of England during the quarter finals of the 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Raymond van Barneveld

In truth, darts is one of few sports where the professionals are more often than not in no better physical shape than the rowdy crowds that cheer them on.  Dubai dart tournament promises to be exciting

Bribery laws go beyond borders

An Afghan street vendor touts prepaid Etisalat phone cards. The UAE company operates in the troubled nation, which has a reputation for corruption along with Ivory Coast and Pakistan. Mauricio Lima / AFP Photo

Companies in the UAE are finding themselves facing a legal minefield caused by the global reach of tough and sometimes conflicting US and UK anti-corruption laws. John Henzell reports.   Bribery laws go beyond borders

Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye.  Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

Vin Diesel in Fast And Furious 6. Courtesy Universal

Vin Diesel, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez and Gina Carano on the Fast & Furious franchise.  Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

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

Sound & Vision

Video: Talking Shehhi – a dialect from RAK's mountain tribes

Video: Talking Shehhi – a dialect from RAK's mountain tribes(Video)

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Video: Tracing UAE families through genealogy

Video: tracing UAE families through genealogy(Video)

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In pictures: Swarovski studded tub

The Swarovski Crystal Saracen bath from Catchpole & Rye.(Photos)

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In pictures: Maldives a piece of heaven on earth

Maldives a piece of heaven on earth(Photos)

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In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.(Photos)

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