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Wed, 2025-06-04 10:58

DUBAI: Rami Al-Ali has become the first Syrian designer to join France’s prestigious Federation de la Haute Couture et de la Mode as a guest member, giving him the chance to showcase his Autumn/Winter 2025 collection on the official haute couture calendar.

The invitation signifies Al-Ali’s entry into fashion’s upper echelons — to qualify, fashion houses must meet rigorous “haute couture” or “high fashion” standards and the title is legally protected under French law.

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��Ƶ makes bold debut at SXSW London

shyama.kumar — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:44:30 +0000

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Tue, 2025-06-03 13:37

DUBAI: SXSW has taken off this week in London, with the Saudi Film Commission hosting a series of exciting cultural events.

Originating in Austin, Texas, this is the South by Southwest festival’s first edition in London — and notably, the Kingdom’s debut at the renowned indie film showcase, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.

The Saudi Film Commission, in collaboration with SXSW, will present a curated selection of short films as a part of the “Saudi Film Nights” initiative.

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Drama therapy workshop in Jeddah explores healing power of expression

malawi — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:49:44 +0000

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Afshan Aziz

Mon, 2025-06-02 20:42

JEDDAH: A drama therapy workshop was recently organized under the theme: “In drama we find the power to express, and in expression we find the power to heal,” at Cinema Al-Balad in Jeddah.

Led by Lujain Faqerah, senior psychologist and creative arts supervisor, in collaboration with actor and screenwriter Abdul Al-Shareef, the workshop explored the use of drama therapy in daily life and creative work.

Participants, including therapists, creatives, and others, learned how drama can support emotional awareness, healing, and connection.

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He tries and triumphs: John Achkar’s ‘AAM JARRIB’ scores big in Abu Dhabi

saffiyanews — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:09:15 +0000

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Celine Hijazi

Mon, 2025-06-02 13:59

ABU DHABI: Lebanese comedian John Achkar, who is on a world tour, touched down in the UAE capital on Sunday night as part of Abu Dhabi Comedy Season.

Achkar performed his latest special, “AAM JARRIB” (“Trying” in English), before upcoming stops in London, Paris and Sydney on a tour that wraps up in October.

“John has been trying new things for 34 years, and he’s still trying,” his grandmother sang in a video that opened the show.

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Gigi Hadid marks launch of Havaianas line with new campaign

saffiyanews — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 09:59:06 +0000

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Sun, 2025-06-01 12:56

DUBAI: US Palestinian Dutch supermodel Gigi Hadid has unveiled a new campaign with Brazilian footwear brand Havaianas.

The model, who launched a line with the flip flop label, stars in a vintage-inspired series of photographs. In the shots, she shows off slippers from her collection with the brand and is seen wearing retro outfits on a beach.

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Nayla Al-Khaja reflects on new film ‘BAAB’ and Canon collaboration

saffiyanews — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 09:08:09 +0000

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Hams Saleh

Sun, 2025-06-01 11:55

DUBAI: UAE filmmaker Nayla Al-Khaja, a pioneering voice in Emirati cinema, has wrapped production on her second feature film, “BAAB,” and is also taking part in a renewed partnership with Canon Middle East as part of the brand’s “See No Limits” campaign.

In a conversation following the film’s completion, Al-Khaja told Arab News “BAAB,” set for release after the summer, marks a creative milestone in her career.

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Review: ‘Doom: The Dark Ages’ sets new bar for first-person carnage

saffiyanews — Sat, 31 May 2025 09:22:57 +0000

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James Denselow

Sat, 2025-05-31 12:21

LONDON: The first “Doom” game back in 1993 helped define the first-person shooter genre, spawning numerous sequels and even a Hollywood film. Now it is back, and in a crowded market packed with chaotic shooters and arena brawlers, this game slices its way into the pantheon with style — and a spinning shield saw.

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REVIEW: Guy Ritchie’s ‘Fountain of Youth’ — ‘Indiana Jones’ wannabe fails miserably

hams.saleh — Fri, 30 May 2025 05:54:26 +0000

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Shyama Krishna Kumar

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Fri, 2025-05-30 08:50

DUBAI: You know those fake films you see in TV shows like “30 Rock” or, more recently, “The Studio”? Guy Ritchie’s latest misfire, “Fountain of Youth,” captures that vibe perfectly.

A chaotic, charmless attempt at action-adventure, “Fountain of Youth” clearly takes its inspiration from “Indiana Jones,” but ends up as a muddled mess of clichés, clunky dialogue, and a lead who never quite convinces.

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Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ cast spotted in Bahrain

hams.saleh — Thu, 29 May 2025 10:36:47 +0000

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Thu, 2025-05-29 13:31

DUBAI: Members of the star-studded “Avengers: Doomsday” cast were recently spotted in Bahrain, where production for the upcoming Marvel film is believed to be underway.

This week, Address Beach Resort held a dinner event attended by several cast members. Among the guests were director Joe Russo and actors Anthony Mackie, Simu Liu, Winston Duke, Letitia Wright, Tenoch Huerta, Hannah John-Kamen, Danny Ramirez, and Alex Livinalli.

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Kneecap dropped from Scotland’s TRNSMT Festival amid police safety concerns

shyama.kumar — Thu, 29 May 2025 09:18:58 +0000

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Thu, 2025-05-29 11:59

DUBAI: Northern Irish rap group Kneecap has been pulled from the lineup of Scotland’s TRNSMT music festival, with organizers citing police concerns over safety as the reason for the last-minute removal.

The politically outspoken trio, known for fusing Irish republicanism with rap and for their recent pro-Palestinian stance at California’s Coachella, were scheduled to perform on July 11. But festival organizers announced on Wednesday that they would no longer appear, following discussions with Police Scotland.

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Nintendo expands in ��Ƶ with online store, upcoming launch of Switch 2

saffiyanews — Wed, 28 May 2025 12:26:19 +0000

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Wed, 2025-05-28 15:24

RIYADH: Nintendo has announced the launch of its Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Switch Online services in ��Ƶ, marking a major step in the company’s regional expansion as it prepares to roll out the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5.

Nintendo also launched its official online store in the Kingdom in April.

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Review: Star-filled ‘Eddington’ — a satirical thriller in small town America

saffiyanews — Wed, 28 May 2025 12:23:13 +0000

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Wed, 2025-05-28 15:19

CANNES: The memory of the COVID-19 pandemic still lingers, the deaths and the economic destruction it caused still play on the mind. Ari Aster’s “Eddington,” which just played at the Cannes Film Festival in France, is a brutal look at what the virus did to humanity, the kind of misinformation we were fed and the losses, monetary and emotional, we all suffered.

“Eddington” is a fictional town in the US state of New Mexico and the movie opens as lockdown begins.

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Paul Mescal spotlights Palestinian doc ‘No Other Land’

shyama.kumar — Wed, 28 May 2025 06:55:20 +0000

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Wed, 2025-05-28 09:53

DUBAI: While promoting his latest film, “The History of Sound,” at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Irish actor Paul Mescal took a moment to spotlight the Palestinian documentary “No Other Land.”

In a heartfelt statement, Mescal shared his experience watching the film in a packed Brooklyn theater, expressing profound upset over its limited distribution. He emphasized the importance of amplifying Palestinian voices and stories, highlighting the film's portrayal of the destruction of Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank.

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Review: The Escape Hotel in Riyadh

malawi — Tue, 27 May 2025 19:21:27 +0000

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Rahaf Jambi

Tue, 2025-05-27 21:27

RIYADH: Are you in search of an exciting break from your routine with friends or family? Look no further than the Escape Hotel, with locations in Riyadh and Jeddah, which is an experience that will leave you buzzing long after the visit is over.

The experience is an escape game where teams work together to solve riddles and puzzles, using clues to escape a themed room. Each room has a specific storyline and challenges, and the goal is to complete the objectives and escape before the timer runs out.

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