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By Dexter Palmer* “The Eye of Goliath”, the Argentine writer Diego Muzzio’s dark-humored, macabre puzzle box of a novel, is set just after World War I, in an Edinburgh sanitarium that “harbored a select group of the many mentally ill people who had come back from the war.”
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The first Monday of October marks World Architecture Day, an occasion that highlights the role of architecture in shaping cities and enhancing the quality of the urban environment. Madinah stands out for its architectural character, which draws on the city’s cultural identity and architectural heritage while preserving the authenticity and distinctiveness of the place, the Saudi Press Agency reported Tuesday.
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The author led a life as colourful as the characters in his novels, which sold over 300 million copies; he was a high flyer who could never quite escape the whiff of scandal
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British novelist and former politician was also a regular guest at literary events in the UAE
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These movies look beyond Earth and find hope in exploration, science and what humanity might become
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By: Robert Kensington 70 years of blue characters does not guarantee sales. This is a hard truth the licensed collectibles industry often forgets. Fans already own the comics, the cartoons, and the toys. They hold the no...
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Best-selling British author and former politician Jeffrey Archer has died at the age of 86. His publisher, HarperCollins, said he died ‘suddenly and peacefully at his home between writing sessions’.
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What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Last Invasion of England’ by Arthur der Weduwen
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Original sketches, hand-built models and archive materials will trace the development of the architect’s design for the museum
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رحل أحمد بن محمد المليص ورحل معه شيء من زمن جميل كان الرجال فيه يعرفون للضيف حقه وللعمل قيمته وللوعد معناه. رحل العم أحمد الذي لم تكن أبوته محصورة في أبنائه وحدهم، بل كان يحمل قلب الأب لكل من حوله، يسأل ويتفقد ويصل رحمه ويقف مع أهله ويمنح القريب منه شعوراً بأنه واحد من أبنائه. وبرحيله عادت تفاصيل كثيرة ومواقف صنعت صورة رجل عاش بهدوء وترك محبة كبيرة في نفوس من عرفوه.
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Young artists explore Jeddah’s stories through Recess showcase
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A decade after launching Continuum, brings his jewellery universe to Paris
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Leading Hollywood exec shares insights, advice for budding filmmakers
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Lebanese singer set to perform in Saudi Arabia for first time amid military court case in Beirut
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Glitzy annual event has brought together leading Arab and international stars over years
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The poet and lyricist Gulzar has profoundly shaped the idea of tender romance in India through his verse and songs in more than 150 musicals
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Award-winning author Arundhati Roy discusses why she's not afraid to address politically charged topics.
