The movies, the media and the messy truth | The National
As Hollywood captures the changing face of the media, the industry finds itself at a crossroads
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‘If my brother hadn’t died, my life would be so different’: Olympic boxer Ramla Ali’s incredible journey
From fleeing the Somali civil war to fighting at the Tokyo Olympics, Ali’s life has been remarkable – and now she is being played by Top Boy’s Jasmine Jobson in a new biopic. We hear from both on this ‘positive migrant story’
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Visual Arts Commission Signs MoU with Cité Internationale des arts in Paris to Strengthen Collaboration in Visual Arts
The Visual Arts Commission has signed a memorandum of understanding with Cité Internationale des arts in Paris to strengthen collaboration, exchange expertise in the visual arts, and explore areas of cooperation that support artists and practitioners and broaden their access to artistic, cultural, and professional exchange.
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Dubai Design Week announces five new commissions for Abwab 2026 | The National
Arabic lettering, handmade paper and Kashmiri weaving traditions inform exhibition opening on November 3