Newsletter: City Pulse Doha

BilAraby Summit: A celebration of Arab voices in Doha

Doha is buzzing with cultural innovation and global energy this week, led by the inaugural BilAraby Summit.

By Reve Chaaban

In Doha reporting on culture

Culture

'Snow White' banned in Lebanon, Kuwait over Israeli star Gal Gadot

Lebanon's government banned Disney's latest film for its inclusion of Israeli actress Gal Gadot while countries like the UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan plan to show the movie.

Lebanon

Newsletter: City Pulse Dubai

Art Dubai returns with a global spotlight on the Gulf

From digital dreams to beachfront feasts, Dubai’s culture scene is serving big energy and even bigger inspiration.

By Rebecca Anne Proctor

In Dubai, reporting on culture

Newsletter: City Pulse Istanbul

Erupting with art: Istanbul's volcano-inspired exhibitions

From steamy curries to fiery canvases, Istanbul’s culture calendar is on a roll this week.

By Nazlan Ertan

In Izmir and Istanbul, reporting on culture

Newsletter: City Pulse Riyadh

An Egyptian modernist master comes to Riyadh

This week’s highlights include a homegrown Japanese-Saudi restaurant, major art exhibitions in Riyadh and AlUla, and a women’s rally crossing from Petra to Saudi Arabia.

By Rebecca Anne Proctor

In Dubai, reporting on culture

Newsletter: City Pulse Doha

MotoGP races into Doha this weekend

This week in Doha offers something for everyone, from candlelit classical concerts and Anirudh Ravichander's live debut to scenic café hangouts.

By Reve Chaaban

In Doha reporting on culture

Newsletter: City Pulse Dubai

Miles Greenberg’s Dubai debut

New York-based performance artist Miles Greenberg debuts in Dubai at ICD Brookfield Place.

By Rebecca Anne Proctor

In Dubai, reporting on culture

Newsletter: City Pulse Istanbul

“Dancing with the Moon” — and dictators

As Istanbul continues to pulse with protests over its jailed mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, Marcel Dzama’s “Dancing with the Moon” lands at the Pera Museum like a dystopian wonderland.

By Nazlan Ertan

In Izmir and Istanbul, reporting on culture

Newsletter: City Pulse Riyadh

Riyadh Art Week kicks off

Following the Eid al-Fitr holidays, Riyadh is gearing up for its inaugural Riyadh Art Week.

By Rebecca Anne Proctor

In Dubai, reporting on culture

Newsletter: City Pulse Doha

Aerial shows, drone displays & fireworks for Eid

Eid celebrations are in full swing, and there’s plenty happening around Doha this week.

By Reve Chaaban

In Doha reporting on culture

Culture

In photos: Muslims celebrate Eid el-Fitr across the Middle East

Muslims in the Middle East came together on Sunday and Monday to celebrate the end of Ramadan.

Saudi Arabia

Newsletter: City Pulse Dubai

Hazem Harb’s new exhibition peels back memories from Gaza

By Rebecca Anne Proctor

In Dubai, reporting on culture