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Abraaj unveils 2014 Art Prize winners
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Abraaj unveils 2014 Art Prize winners

Thursday, 13 June 2013 4:32 PM

Profiles of the winners and a selection of examples of their previous artwork

Fast & Furious 6 breaks UAE box office record
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Fast & Furious 6 breaks UAE box office record

Tuesday, 4 June 2013 1:11 PM

The latest instalment of the Hollywood blockbuster earned $3.75m in its opening weekend

Image Nation to release delayed UAE-made horror film
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Image Nation to release delayed UAE-made horror film

Tuesday, 4 June 2013 8:23 AM

Directed by Poltergeist's Tobe Hooper, Djinn will finally be released this autumn

Fast & Furious 7 to be filmed in the Middle East
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Fast & Furious 7 to be filmed in the Middle East

Sunday, 2 June 2013 12:25 PM

Star Vin Diesel reveals plan for film franchise which has already earned nearly $2bn

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Doha set to launch two new film festivals
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Doha set to launch two new film festivals

Monday, 20 May 2013 9:04 AM

Highlights will include a special 'Made in Qatar' section, says Doha Film Institute

Painting of Prophet's footprints to be sold at UK auction
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Painting of Prophet's footprints to be sold at UK auction

Tuesday, 14 May 2013 9:00 AM

Rare 18th century painting is expected to fetch up to $23,000, says auctioneer

Abu Dhabi denies fallout with Louvre museum officials
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Abu Dhabi denies fallout with Louvre museum officials

Monday, 13 May 2013 10:39 AM

Rebuttal comes after French media printed a leaked letter highlighting complaints about progress

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Iron Man 3 breaks UAE box office records
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Iron Man 3 breaks UAE box office records

Wednesday, 8 May 2013 12:51 PM

Superhero movie rakes in more than $2.9m in opening weekend in UAE cinemas

Doha Film Institute cuts Tribeca festival ties
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Doha Film Institute cuts Tribeca festival ties

Thursday, 2 May 2013 10:33 AM

Qatar initiative to drive movie industry says this year's film festival will take on new format

Rihanna announces Abu Dhabi tour date
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Rihanna announces Abu Dhabi tour date

Thursday, 2 May 2013 9:27 AM

US pop sensation will perform at Yas Island as part of Diamonds world tour

Qatar removes nude statues from Olympics exhibition
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Qatar removes nude statues from Olympics exhibition

Wednesday, 24 April 2013 9:00 AM

Action taken over two ancient Greek statues in Doha show amid concerns over nudity

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Kuwait author wins Arabic book prize
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Kuwait author wins Arabic book prize

Tuesday, 23 April 2013 10:06 PM

Saud Alsanousi has won the 2013 International Prize for Arabic Fiction for his novel "The Bamboo Stalk".

Doha auction sees record price for Arab artist
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Doha auction sees record price for Arab artist

Tuesday, 23 April 2013 9:14 AM

Icons of the Nile sells for more than $1.5m in Sotheby’s auction in Qatar capital

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Bieber fans 'convert to Islam' to win tickets
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Bieber fans 'convert to Islam' to win tickets

Monday, 22 April 2013 9:12 AM

TV stunt sees female fans wear hijabs and recite Islamic phrases to win concert tickets

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Pop star Justin Bieber adds extra Dubai concert
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Pop star Justin Bieber adds extra Dubai concert

Monday, 15 April 2013 12:13 PM

Chart-topping sensation will play a second gig at The Sevens Stadium on May 5


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    Monday, 17 June 2013 9:06 AM - narendramodi
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    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharjah_%28emirate... more

    Friday, 14 June 2013 6:23 PM - omar faris
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    Saudi's Grand Mufti vents against horse statues

    I am wondering why this article is being published here? it is really useless. anyway, I in certain ways agree with the Mufti. god bless Saudi Arabia more

    Tuesday, 18 June 2013 9:27 AM - Faisal
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    Saturday, 1 June 2013 11:32 AM - Zain
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    Rights group urges UAE not to deport strikers

    Organizations like HRW, Green peace, ILO, UNHCR are so self serving that it is amazing they still exist! they spend 60/70 percent of their budgets (meant... more

    Thursday, 30 May 2013 7:53 PM - Navin
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    Saudi Arabia to rehire Indian maids on lower wages

    It's typical and pretty sad that people here only blame the Saudis. What these people seem to forget is that Indian institutions and contractors are the... more

    Monday, 17 June 2013 9:06 AM - narendramodi