The city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia solidifies its presence in the global film arena by hosting the Saudi Film Festival, scheduled to run from November 30 to December 9. This year marks the third edition of the festival in Jeddah, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s aspirations to nurture its burgeoning film industry.

World’s Fairs are global events that celebrate great human achievements in engineering, culture and innovation. For example, the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris saw the construction of the Eiffel Tower, a feat of engineering designed to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution on the occasion of this exhibition. Almost 140 years later, Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, a country with towering ambitions, has been chosen to host Expo 2030. This choice was determined by a secret ballot in which Riyadh received 119 votes out of 165.

Far from being a forgotten tradition, Al Sadu is a centuries-old practice that is perpetuated and reinvented in Arabia.

The collection presented last week by Christie’s in London, comprising 58 works, put the spotlight on artists from the Middle East and North Africa, underlining the creative impetus and artistic diversity of the Arab world.

Saudi Arabia remained undefeated throughout the competition and won the championship by beating China in the final match.

The Arab Hall, influenced by Leighton’s travels in the Middle East, features a collection of tiles and other artifacts from the region, with a blend of English and Middle Eastern aesthetics.

The Saudi capital Riyadh is hosting the first ever Fashion Week in Saudi Arabia. The event will feature more than 30 designers unveiling their collections from 20 to 23 October.

Born in Alexandria to Lebanese parents, Omar Sharif not only reshaped Arab cinema, he also left his mark on Hollywood.

Pablo Picasso never traveled to the Arab world, yet his work played a major role in the development of avant-garde Arab art.

As the winds of October usher in the eerie vibes of Halloween, here are four Arab horror movies to brace yourself for the spooky season.

To celebrate the artistic links between Spain and the Arab world, the Emirates Palace Theatre in Abu Dhabi played host to a symphony orchestra featuring Andalusian music by Spanish and Arab musicians.

In the depths of vintage music shops scattered throughout the Middle East and North Africa, a hidden treasure trove of funk and rock tracks awaited discovery, anticipating someone like Jannis Stürz, a passionate German DJ and track collector, to unveil them. This quest gave birth to Habibi Funk.

The arts organization L’Art Rue, in collaboration with Dream City, organizes dance performances for people with developmental disabilities, refugees and other disadvantaged minority groups in the country.

This peplum represents one of the major developments in Algerian cinema, which until now has been reluctant to produce historical dramas. “The Last Queen” is set in 16th century Algeria, at the crossroads of two ambitious competing empires.