Where We Are Going Today: Bad Bun

Author:  Fri, 2019-02-01 02:52 The interior of Bad Bun is just as peculiarly intriguing as its sandwiches. The decor is dark, with neon signs and menu boards adding a touch of bright color to the primarily black interior. It is likely to appeal in particular to a youthful clientele, and the upbeat music adds to the relaxed and fun atmosphere. So far, so good but all this would be for nothing if the food was not up to scratch. Fortunately,...

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Daniah Alsaleh wins Ithra Art Prize 2019

Author:  Fri, 2019-02-01 01:45 DHAHRAN: London-based Saudi Arabian artist Daniah Alsaleh was announced on Thursday as the winner of the second edition of the Ithra Art Prize. The prize is a joint initiative between the King Abdul Aziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) and Art Dubai, launched in 2017 with the aim of supporting and promoting emerging Saudi contemporary artists on a global platform.  Ithra is a cultural and creative...

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What We Are Reading Today: Breaking News by Alan Rusbridger

Author:  Fri, 2019-02-01 00:22 Technology has radically altered the news landscape. In Breaking News, Alan Rusbridger demonstrates how these decisive shifts have occurred, and what they mean for the future of democracy.  “Rusbridger’s 20 years as editor of The Guardian — 1995-2015 — parallel a period of dramatic transformation in the newspaper industry, arguably the most dramatic since the invention of the printing press,”...

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Mariah Carey wows fans in Saudi Arabia with her first concert in the Kingdom

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Mariah Carey praises 'cultural significance' of Saudi Arabia performance

Thu, 2019-01-31 15:10 DUBAI: Mariah Carey embraced her performance in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday as a positive step towards the dissolution of gender segregation. The superstar singer will become the first major western artist to perform in the Kingdom when she takes the stage at King Abdullah Economic City. "Presented with the offer to perform for an international and mixed gender audience in Saudi Arabia, Mariah accepted the opportunity...

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Apple busts Facebook for distributing data-sucking app

Author:  By BARBARA ORTUTAY | AP ID:  1548890149011122200 Thu, 2019-01-31 03:00 NEW YORK: Apple says Facebook can no longer distribute an app that paid users, including teenagers, to extensively track their phone and web use. In doing so, Apple closed off Facebook’s efforts to sidestep Apple’s app store and its tighter rules on privacy. The tech blog TechCrunch reported late Tuesday that Facebook paid people about $20 a month...

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What We Are Reading Today: Austerity

Author:  Wed, 2019-01-30 23:10 Authors: Alberto Alesina, Carlo Favero and Francesco Giavazzi Fiscal austerity is hugely controversial. Opponents argue that it can trigger downward growth spirals and become self-defeating. Supporters argue that budget deficits have to be tackled aggressively at all times and at all costs. In this masterful book, three of today’s leading policy experts cut through the political noise to demonstrate...

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‘Gaza:’ An uplifting study of a land in turmoil

Author:  Saffiya Ansar ID:  1548851881748158900 Wed, 2019-01-30 15:36 CHENNAI: There can be few things more heartrending than the plight of people living without jobs, clean drinking water, and crammed into a narrow stretch of land blockaded on all sides. But this is the reality of Gaza, where two million Palestinians live as virtual prisoners. Once described by former British Prime Minister David Cameron as an “open-air...

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Gigi Hadid slapped with a lawsuit in New York

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The Six: European Film Festival in Lebanon

Author:  roya almously ID:  1548841464417355800 Wed, 2019-01-30 12:43 DUBAI: The 25th anniversary of the European Film Festival in Lebanon is currently taking place till February 4th. We take a look at some of the film that will be screening throughout the festival. Daphne — UNITED KINGDOM A young woman caught in the daily rush of her modern life, too busy to see she is unhappy, is forced to confront a needed change in her...

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Malkovich to play disgraced mogul in new play

Author:  roya almously ID:  1548838368287204200 Wed, 2019-01-30 11:52 LONDON: Actor John Malkovich will take the starring role in a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet about a disgraced Hollywood studio head, a story he said was written partly in reaction to the scandal engulfing film producer Harvey Weinstein. Speaking to BBC Radio on Tuesday, Malkovich described “Bitter Wheat,” which opens in London in the summer,...

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Jake Gyllenhaal finds art can kill in ‘Velvet Buzzsaw’

Author:  roya almously ID:  1548837444847162600 Wed, 2019-01-30 11:36 LOS ANGELES: Actor Jake Gyllenhaal plays a snooty art critic in Netflix Inc. movie “Velvet Buzzsaw,” a satirical thriller that turns bloody when he and others try to profit from the work of a recently deceased artist. Gyllenhaal portrays Morf Vandewalt, a critic who starts seeing bizarre images in the paintings he is writing about. The film, which debuts...

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Film Review: Syrupy Manikarnika biopic fails to inspire

Author:  roya almously ID:  1548834776437063000 Wed, 2019-01-30 10:52 CHENNAI: This is the year of parliamentary elections in India, and there are films pushing the agenda of political rulers and evoking patriotic fervor. The latest work in this line is “Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi.” A legendary figure in the country’s history, Manikarnika ruled the princely state of Jhansi in northern India in the early 19th century...

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Samir Rafi show puts surrealism in the spotlight

Author:  roya almously ID:  1548832165506953900 Wed, 2019-01-30 10:08 DUBAI: “I really wanted to spotlight an artist who hasn’t had the recognition that he deserves and hasn’t been shown properly,” says Yasmin Atassi, director of Dubai’s Green Art Gallery. She is talking about the gallery’s current exhibition — a solo retrospective of the late Egyptian modernist Samir Rafi. “He was a deeply intellectual artist, who created...

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Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner caught up in Fyre Fest fallout

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The Six: Ashi Studio looks from couture week

Author:  roya almously ID:  1548753147428696700 Tue, 2019-01-29 12:04 DUBAI: Beirut-based Saudi label Ashi Studio showed off its Spring/Summer 2019 couture line in Paris last week — here are some of the head-turning looks. Fine Feathers This black pleated tulle dress with feather detailing is one of a kind. The high slit and beautifully embroidered corset make it suitable for a range of body shapes. Organza Extravaganza An...

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Screen Scene: What to watch at home this week

Author:  roya almously ID:  1548746764218441200 Tue, 2019-01-29 10:21 DUBAI: If you plan on staying home this week, here is what to watch on Netflix. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Starring: Ellie Kemper, Tituss Burgess Where: Netflix The fourth and final season of this acclaimed comedy about a young woman adjusting to life in New York after being rescued from a doomsday cult. Kimmy’s unceasingly positive attitude continues to...

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Youssef Chahine: Rebel with a cause

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Book Review: Exploring Tripoli’s road to radicalism

Author:  roya almously ID:  1548740962168267000 Tue, 2019-01-29 08:48 CHICAGO: Set in Tripoli at the time of the US invasion of Iraq, “The American Quarter” explores the zealotry and youthful radicalism that grew out of an era of political uncertainty and religious upheaval. Celebrated Lebanese author Jabbour Douaihy introduces his readers to Ismail, a young man who becomes radicalized after leaving his hometown. Douaihy’s...

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Liz Weston: 5 divorce mistakes that can cost you

Author:  AP ID:  1548721819707451900 Mon, 2019-01-28 (All day) SAN FRANCISCO: If you’re getting a divorce , it pays to keep quiet on social media, says New York divorce attorney Jacqueline Newman. Trashing a soon-to-be ex or boasting about your great new life can complicate divorce negotiations. One client’s husband, for example, insisted he couldn’t afford a proposed settlement. Then, he inadvertently gave Newman leverage...

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First Indian film museum opens in home of Bollywood

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What We Are Reading Today: Aristotle’s Way by Edith Hall

Author:  Mon, 2019-01-28 23:37 In this handbook to Aristotle’s timeless teachings, Prof. Edith Hall shows how ancient thinking is precisely what we need today. Aristotle’s Way is an exploration of the famous philosopher’s work which has been helpfully curated and thematically organized by Hall, according to a commentary in goodreads.com. “An easy to read and wonderful self-thinking guide using Aristotle’s wisdom,” stated a reviewer....

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Volvo’s self-driving car venture gets nod to test on Swedish roads

Author:  Reuters ID:  1548696555073230300 Mon, 2019-01-28 17:20 STOCKHOLM: A Volvo Cars joint venture has won approval to begin hands-free testing of its software for self-driving cars on Swedish highways, partner Veoneer said on Monday. Veoneer said the Zenuity joint venture’s software for Level 4 autonomous driving — the second highest level — would be tested in a Volvo car by trained drivers with their hands off the steering...

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The Six: Rami Kadi looks from Paris Couture Week 2019

Author:  roya almously ID:  1548669353041093500 Mon, 2019-01-28 12:55 DUBAI: Lebanese designer Rami Kadi unveiled his “Burning Man” inspired latest collection on the sidelines of Paris Couture Week — here are some of the best looks. Eye Candy This colorful mini dress with a strapless square corset would flatter anyone. Embellished with sequins and a featuring skirt of glossy and matte sequin sheets, the dress gives off a...

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Karen Wazen ‘shades’ singer Dua Lipa

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THE ROUNDUP: Regional pop-culture highlights for January

Author:  roya almously ID:  1548661380830809100 Mon, 2019-01-28 10:42 Dubai: The regions pop culture highlights for the month of January 2019. “Bathe You (Live)” Gurumiran Filmed live at The Juke studios in Kuwait, this video captures Lebanese singer-songwriter and guitar virtuoso Miran Gurunian (aka Gurumiran) at his energetic best. There’s a newfound power and confidence to his idiosyncratic vocals that — coupled with his...

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