Iraq’s artists lament decline in cultural life
Long ago, Iraq once had a flourishing music, fine arts and cinema industry. But even now artists continue to fear hostility from religious parties.
March 18, 2012 11:31
See Whitney Houston in cinemas this August
Promoters of the movie remake starring the late great Whitney Houston will be treading a precarious path between jumping on the star’s posthumous fame and genuinely marketing the movie’s credentials
February 13, 2012 4:46
Dented interests: Lexus shows its sportier side to the Middle East but is it just ‘too old’ of a brand?
Amid increasing aftersales offers in the Middle East, Precious de Leon wonders if lagging Lexus sales is because of 'old people' syndrome and not because of affected production in Japan.
July 10, 2011 2:14
Tom cruise VS Salman khan
Kipp pits Hollywood to Bollywood once again, looking at Tom Cruise and Salman Khan.Looks like we’ve let the bad boy get the best of us. Which one though?
April 5, 2011 4:43
Cinestar vs Reel Cinemas
Going to the movies might just be UAE’s favourite pastime, so how will two of the UAE’s biggest brands fare when we put them up against each other?
January 31, 2011 3:51
Sex… but not in our city
The new Sex and the City movie is finally set to launch worldwide. Yet early reviews are not good – and maybe it deserves it for faking our city.
May 27, 2010 5:11
‘Social media is having a profound influence on Arab brands’
Yousef Tuqan Tuqan, chief executive of Flip Media, talks about iPads, movies, and putting communications skills to genuinely good use.
May 23, 2010 3:39AFM Films and Filmworks announce the UAE release of City of Life
The first multi-lingual feature film written, produced and directed in the United Arab Emirates to premiere in cinemas on April 22.
April 22, 2010 12:54
Rife amidst Saudi’s royalty?
Prince Khaled bin Talal has reportedly launched a public attack on his brother, Prince Alwaleed, in an article published on an Arabic website.
July 1, 2009 3:08
Finally, a movie!
Riyadh has allowed the first public screening of a movie after 30 years. But, only men were allowed in.
June 8, 2009 12:59
Don’t watch cinema or play chess
Saudi’s Grand Mufti has said that cinema and theater are against shariah law.
March 26, 2009 3:03
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Turkish Airlines Can Ride Out Turbulence
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Air Berlin doesn't need Etihad's help
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26