Morocco become superheroes with a World Cup quarter-final victory over Portugal
Morocco, already history makers, are heroes once more. Superheroes, even. Not just for the North African nation, but for their continent and what feels like the entire Arab world. They are World Cup semi-finalists following a performance of passion and panache against Portugal in Doha on Saturday night. They took the lead, through Youssef En-Nesyri’s […]
Our 13 favorite television shows of 2021: ‘Squid Game’ to ‘Mare of Easttown’
As 2021 comes to a close, we look back at all the television shows that have kept us entertained and binge-watching through the night. From a record-breaking dystopian South Korean drama to Kate Winslet’s turn as a small-town detective, the year proved to be another strong one in television, thanks to brilliant acting and great storylines as […]
Gaspard Ulliel: ‘Moon Knight’ actor dies aged 37 after Alps skiing accident
French actor Gaspard Ulliel, known for appearing in Chanel perfume ads as well as film and television roles, died aged 37 on Wednesday after a skiing accident in the Alps, his agent’s office said. Ulliel portrayed the young Hannibal Lecter in 2007’s Hannibal Rising and fashion mogul Yves Saint Laurent in the 2014 biopic Saint Laurent. He is […]
Berlin Film Festival 2022 announces full line-up
The Berlin Film Festival has announced the full line-up for its 72nd event, with new films from auteurs Claire Denis, Andrew Dominik and Francois Ozon among the highlights. In what has clearly been a hugely difficult period for filmmakers and festivals owing to Covid-19, artistic director Carlo Chatrian noted that “many films have responded with […]
Satellite images create a giant illuminated map of Dubai through the ages
How did Dubai transform into the unique and bustling metropolis it is today? A new light art multisensory exhibition aims to answer that by showcasing illuminated maps of the emirate through the past 50 years. The work, called City Gazing Dubai, is created by Amsterdam design studio VOUW. The installation was created with LEDs measuring 18 metres […]
UAE shores up cyber defenses to thwart hackers
The UAE is working hard to build a safe digital economy with highly secure and robust cloud infrastructure, Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, the UAE government’s head of cyber security, said. In an exclusive interview with The National, Dr Al Kuwaiti said the UAE’s key to success is collaboration with several countries to shore up its digital […]
Major private sector companies in UAE pledge to put women in 30% of top roles
Eighteen major companies operating in the UAE have pledged to ensure women are in 30 per cent of leadership roles by 2025. The initiative aims to boost the number of women in managerial positions from the current rate of about 16 per cent within three years. It will also hasten efforts to achieve UN Sustainable Development […]
Abu Dhabi coding school receives 10,000 applications for free courses
Abu Dhabi’s coding school is on track to develop the UAE’s workforce of the future after receiving more than 10,000 applications since opening its doors in October. 42 Abu Dhabi is proving popular with a new generation of learners eager to be equipped with the tools needed to thrive in the digital age. It welcomed 225 students in […]
Expo 2020 Dubai celebrates 10 million visitors with Dh10 entry ticket
Expo 2020 is celebrating reaching 10 million visitors with a special one-day Dh10 ticket on Sunday. There will be a packed schedule of events, including the Republic of Korea’s national day celebrations, featuring traditional Jang-Gu drums, a Taekwondo martial arts demonstration and a special K-Pop concert. The show will take place at the Jubilee Stage from 7.30pm, […]