CHICAGO: From France comes the second book in Zahia Rahmani’s trilogy, “Muslim: A Novel” Delving deep into identity loss, displacement, misrepresentation and monolithic labels, Rahmani’s book moves between Algeria and France and the political and societal pressures of being both Muslim and European. The circumstances of her birth and the past have always been dictated…
Art is for the soul what food is for the body. Yet it’s a fact that artists all over the world struggle to make a living out of their creations. This is especially so in the Middle East, where it’s rare to find a family willing to support their child’s artistic endeavors, since more academic…
PARIS: From the Zen capital of LA to the Champs Elysees comes the calming voice of a British Buddhist monk-turned entrepreneur, introducing American-style online mindfulness to the stressed-out French. “Relax your muscles, breathe,” Andy Puddicombe, the bronzed co-founder of the app Headspace, intones by videoconference to a roomful of participants gathered on Paris’s chic shopping…
Art is for the soul what food is for the body. Yet it’s a fact that artists all over the world struggle to make a living out of their creations. This is especially so in the Middle East, where it’s rare to find a family willing to support their child’s artistic endeavors, since more academic…
RIYADH: Residents in Riyadh were treated on Friday to some of the best that Italian opera had to offer, with a performance by the symphony orchestra of the Teatro Alla Scala Academy, which made its debut in Saudi Arabia.One of the most famous opera houses in the world, dating back almost 250 years, the academy…
JEDDAH: The 40-day Jeddah Season festival is currently underway, with the launch of a schedule of international shows and plays being presented for the first time in Saudi Arabia. The festival, which began on June 8 and runs until July 18, forms part of a major drive to boost tourism in the Kingdom. Most of…
Appeasement is a comprehensive and eminently readable account of the failure of Britain’s politicians and diplomats to prevent the domination of Europe by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime. This is a “brilliant debut by former political journalist, Tim Bouverie, detailing the rise of Hitler from the early 1930s to the fall of France in the…
DUBAI: In the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed Saeed Harib is a something of a national hero. Since “Freej,” his animated series chronicling the lives of four older women living in a secluded area of Dubai, launched in 2006, Harib has become one of the most visible chroniclers of Emirati culture, both in his country and abroad.…
DUBLIN: Tenerife might conjure up images of greasy English breakfasts and Brits abroad, but this island has a huge amount to offer the more discerning traveller. Yes, there are plenty of all-inclusive resorts and cheesy karaoke venues, but there are also picturesque villages, wonderful, buzzing port towns, and stunning scenery. The best place to start exploring…
Appeasement is a comprehensive and eminently readable account of the failure of Britain’s politicians and diplomats to prevent the domination of Europe by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime. This is a “brilliant debut by former political journalist, Tim Bouverie, detailing the rise of Hitler from the early 1930s to the fall of France in the…
Appeasement is a comprehensive and eminently readable account of the failure of Britain’s politicians and diplomats to prevent the domination of Europe by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime. This is a “brilliant debut by former political journalist, Tim Bouverie, detailing the rise of Hitler from the early 1930s to the fall of France in the…
Arab Luxury World 2019: Experts gather to learn more about Saudi women’s luxury spending habits DUBAI: The lure of Saudi Arabia as a market for luxury retail was evident in the packed hall as Mathieu Yarak of the Choueiri Group took to the stage at the Arab Luxury World forum on Thursday to shed light…
Arab Luxury World 2019: Industry leaders tackle high-end retail’s regional sticking points DUBAI: The Arab Luxury World 2019 forum kicked off in Dubai on Wednesday and, over the course of two days, will gather together leading business leaders from luxury labels across the world. New technologies, generational change in consumer behavior and the overhauling of…
Arab Luxury World 2019: Industry leaders tackle high-end retail’s regional sticking points DUBAI: The Arab Luxury World 2019 forum kicked off in Dubai on Wednesday and, over the course of two days, will gather together leading business leaders from luxury labels across the world. New technologies, generational change in consumer behavior and the overhauling of…
DUBAI: Sharjah’s reputation as a regional art hub and capital of culture is founded on a lengthy list of institutions, museums and events. One of the most prominent, the Sharjah Biennial, is considered a critical resource for artists and cultural organizations in the Gulf. After supporting local and international contemporary artists in their work for…
CANNES: The Palm d’Or award at the recent Cannes Film Festival in France went to an Asian title for the second consecutive year. While Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda’s “Shoplifters” won the honor in 2018, South Korean work “Parasite” by Bong Joon-ho clinched this year’s edition. Both movies touched on a similar theme — dysfunctional people driven…
CANNES: The Palm d’Or award at the recent Cannes Film Festival in France went to an Asian title for the second consecutive year. While Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda’s “Shoplifters” won the honor in 2018, South Korean work “Parasite” by Bong Joon-ho clinched this year’s edition. Both movies touched on a similar theme — dysfunctional people driven…
DUBAI: Pop star and beauty tycoon Rihanna said she is giving more importance to her personal life, and referred to her relationship with her Saudi boyfriend, in a recent interview published by a US magazine. “I’ve made little things a big deal, like going for a walk or going to the grocery store. I got…
JEDDAH: A country’s landmarks, landscapes, culture and cuisine are typically represented by the trinkets that holidaymakers buy to remember their visits. France has baguettes and the Eiffel Tower. Australia has the boomerang and kangaroos. India has rickshaws and the Taj Mahal. But avid souvenir fan Maher Khayyat struggled to find themed collectibles for his home…
JEDDAH: A country’s landmarks, landscapes, culture and cuisine are typically represented by the trinkets that holidaymakers buy to remember their visits. France has baguettes and the Eiffel Tower. Australia has the boomerang and kangaroos. India has rickshaws and the Taj Mahal. But avid souvenir fan Maher Khayyat struggled to find themed collectibles for his home…
