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Saudi ‘smart glove’ inventor thrives in the age of innovation
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Saudi ‘smart glove’ inventor thrives in the age of innovation

LONDON: Saudi inventor and tech innovator Hadeel Ayoub is giving people who can’t speak new hope — and a new voice. The founder of London-based tech company BrightSign is the driving force behind a smart glove that allows individuals who are unable to speak to communicate by translating sign language into text and speech. After…

What We Are Buying Today: Yataghan Jewellery
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What We Are Buying Today: Yataghan Jewellery

In January, my family celebrated my birthday by gifting me a “Hubb Collection” necklace that I had wanted ever since I laid eyes on it, when one of my relatives wore it. The design of the word ‘Love’ — written in Arabic Farsi font and angled in a way that makes it heart-shaped — fascinated…

What We Are Reading Today: Bottle of Lies by Katherine Eban
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What We Are Reading Today: Bottle of Lies by Katherine Eban

Katherine Eban, the author of Bottle of Lies, is an investigative reporter focusing on the pharmaceutical industry for many years. She lectures frequently on the topic of pharmaceutical integrity. In a review for The New York Times, critic David Dobbs said Bottle of Lies “is an invaluable exposé, a reportorial tour de force and a…

Where We Are Going Today: Cloud 9
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Where We Are Going Today: Cloud 9

This is one of the most appropriately named cafes in Jeddah, because its coffee takes you to Cloud 9. Cloud 9 has rapidly gained popularity in Jeddah, becoming the center of attention in events like the Gamers Con and XJED. The cafe itself is extremely cozy and is commonly defined as a place with good…

Interview with the director and stars of ‘The Lion King’
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Interview with the director and stars of ‘The Lion King’

DUBAI: There are few movies as resonant as Disney’s 1994 classic “The Lion King.” From its beautiful animation and memorable songs by Hans Zimmer and Elton John to its devastating emotional punch, the film has become a touchstone for an entire generation, one of the few films that unite nearly every person who has seen it…

What We Are Reading Today: Emperors Of The Deep by William McKeever
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What We Are Reading Today: Emperors Of The Deep by William McKeever

In this groundbreaking book, a documentarian and conservationist, determined to dispel misplaced fear and correct common misconceptions, explores in-depth the secret lives of sharks — magnificent creatures who play an integral part in maintaining the health of the world’s oceans and ultimately the planet, according to published on goodreads.com. From the Jaws blockbusters to Shark…

Janet Jackson, 50 Cent and Future to perform at Jeddah World Fest
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Janet Jackson, 50 Cent and Future to perform at Jeddah World Fest

JEDDAH: More high profile stars are set to perform in Saudi Arabia as part of the Jeddah World Fest, with superstar singer Janet Jackson along with American rappers 50 Cent and Future heading to the Kingdom. “We can't wait to see this incredible icon in Jeddah,” the Jeddah Season Twitter account said of Jackson, one of the most successful…

K-pop fans call for a BTS show in the UAE
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K-pop fans call for a BTS show in the UAE

DUBAI: Miss England contestant Aysha Khan took to social media recently to explain why she chose to wear a wetsuit in the optional swimsuit portion of the competition. Khan, 21, from Lancashire posted the images of herself on Facebook wearing the wetsuit. “I decided to enter the round this year, however I wanted to push…

Emirati artist Farah Al-Qasimi’s first solo US show set to open
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Emirati artist Farah Al-Qasimi’s first solo US show set to open

DUBAI: Emirati artist Farah Al-Qasimi’s first solo exhibition at a US institution is set to open on July 30 at the MIT List Visual Arts Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Working in photography, video, and performance, Al-Qasimi’s work explores themes of gender, nationality and class. Her photographs subvert ingrained expectations of how images are constructed and understood and she…

Singer Rita Ora unveils new music video shot in Dubai
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Singer Rita Ora unveils new music video shot in Dubai

DUBAI: Emirati artist Farah Al-Qasimi’s first solo exhibition at a US institution is set to open on July 30 at the MIT List Visual Arts Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Working in photography, video, and performance, Al-Qasimi’s work explores themes of gender, nationality and class. Her photographs subvert ingrained expectations of how images are constructed and understood and she…

‘Super 30,’ an exhilarating sketch of life and times of mathematician to the poor
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‘Super 30,’ an exhilarating sketch of life and times of mathematician to the poor

DUBAI: Emirati artist Farah Al-Qasimi’s first solo exhibition at a US institution is set to open on July 30 at the MIT List Visual Arts Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Working in photography, video, and performance, Al-Qasimi’s work explores themes of gender, nationality and class. Her photographs subvert ingrained expectations of how images are constructed and understood and she…

A female 007? Lashana Lynch set for surprising starring role
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A female 007? Lashana Lynch set for surprising starring role

LONDON: Over the past five years Arabic popular culture in London has had something of a golden age .From ambitious multi-arts festivals to Nineties club nights, an increasingly diverse audience is engaging with emerging culture from the Middle East. Oddly, this deepened engagement with Arab culture comes at a time when Britain has entered an…

How Arab pop culture is making waves in London
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How Arab pop culture is making waves in London

LONDON: Over the past five years Arabic popular culture in London has had something of a golden age .From ambitious multi-arts festivals to Nineties club nights, an increasingly diverse audience is engaging with emerging culture from the Middle East. Oddly, this deepened engagement with Arab culture comes at a time when Britain has entered an…

Mariah Idrissi spotted at ‘The Lion King’ London premiere
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Mariah Idrissi spotted at ‘The Lion King’ London premiere

LONDON: Over the past five years Arabic popular culture in London has had something of a golden age .From ambitious multi-arts festivals to Nineties club nights, an increasingly diverse audience is engaging with emerging culture from the Middle East. Oddly, this deepened engagement with Arab culture comes at a time when Britain has entered an…

Exquisite Edinburgh: Scotland’s cultural heart
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Exquisite Edinburgh: Scotland’s cultural heart

DUBAI: Recently the UK’s Daily Telegraph published an opinion piece on Nike’s new plus-size mannequins, which are part of the sportswear giant’s move to become more size-inclusive. Author Tanya Gold branded the mannequin “immense, gargantuan, and vast. She heaves with fat.” The daily was attacked on social media for fat-shaming — and leading the conversation…

Size matters: Lebanese designer Dima Ayad’s push for inclusivity
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Size matters: Lebanese designer Dima Ayad’s push for inclusivity

DUBAI: Recently the UK’s Daily Telegraph published an opinion piece on Nike’s new plus-size mannequins, which are part of the sportswear giant’s move to become more size-inclusive. Author Tanya Gold branded the mannequin “immense, gargantuan, and vast. She heaves with fat.” The daily was attacked on social media for fat-shaming — and leading the conversation…

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