British author died surrounded by those he loved, says wife Nobel prize-winning British author V.S. Naipaul has died at the age of 85, his family announced on Saturday. “He died…

As guest of honour at the 25th São Paulo International Book Fair, Sharjah has played a significant role in representing the UAE and Arab world at one of Latin America’s…

Zhou Haohui says crime is a universal theme, which is why detective stories or police thrillers can more easily transcend cultural divides than, say, historical fiction Zhou Haohui, the latest…

The Oscars are introducing a new category for outstanding achievement in popular film. It's among three changes which were approved on Tuesday by the Academy's board of governors. It means…

Fresh from shooting her first film in English, Haifaa Al-Mansour plans to return to her native Saudi Arabia next month for her new project -- but this time, she won't…

The Hakaya Misk festival includes a wide range of cultural and artistic activities and workshops Now on its 10th edition, the festival brings together successful youth projects and experiences in fields including…

Yesterday Google Doodle celebrates the life of philosopher-scientist Ibn Sina. Ibn Sina was born in c. 980 in what is now modern-day Uzbekistan. And around this date is what have…

Haitham Dabbour earns Best Scenarist Award in Oran International Arabic Film Festival during the awards ceremony held in the closing ceremony. Scenarist Haitham Dabbour earned the award the Egyptian film…

The Lebanese street artist tells 'The National' why he chose poetry to commemorate the catastrophic event 100 years on  “They died because they did not oppress the oppressors. They died because…

Conservationists working in Chile’s Atacama Desert want UNESCO to recognize the Taira Valley drawings as a heritage site so they can develop sustainable tourism in the region First rediscovered by…