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A pair of kittens gazed up through the aquarium's shimmering blue waters as a (relatively) enormous fish passed overhead. One kitten stared transfixed through the glass while the other, unfazed, was more interested in darting…

ALBAWABA - Ken Urker, the longtime partner and former fiancé of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and the father of her daughter, has died at 34 after being found unresponsive inside his Louisiana home...

JEDDAH — The experiences of women can resonate across cultures and circumstances. That idea runs through the cast and crew of Lana Komsany’s play I Am a Woman. Tucked between shops, cafes and restaurants are the concrete walls of Storytellers, a theater venue in Jeddah, where a group of men and women, spearheaded by director…

Disney+ celebrated the start of a new chapter in Riyadh with a milestone event, bringing together leading Saudi and international talent, creators, media and industry partners to unveil what’s next for Disney+ across the region. Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” Marks a New Chapter for Storytelling in Saudi ArabiaAmong the evening’s biggest announcements was…

Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress who starred in classic Hollywood films including "On the Waterfront" and "North by Northwest," died Tuesday, her publicist said. She was 102 years old. Over her seven-decade career, the…

ALBAWABA - Sean Diddy Combs’ life behind bars is facing fresh scrutiny after a new report described an unusually comfortable lifestyle inside the federal prison where he is serving his sentence...

RIYADH — As the world marks International Coffee Day on Oct. 1, Saudi Arabia’s relationship with coffee tells a story that goes far beyond the drink itself. One rooted in hospitality, regional traditions, agriculture and a cultural heritage passed down through generations.Saudi coffee occupies a distinctive place in the Kingdom’s social fabric. Traditionally among the…

This Saudi National Day celebration, Starbucks, operated in the region by Alshaya Group, proudly unveils a special limited-edition paper cup, intricately designed to showcase the beauty of Saudi heritage, architecture, iconic patterns of Sadu, and the Kingdom’s diverse nature and wildlife. Each element of the cup celebrates the rich cultural tapestry of Saudi Arabia.To tell…

The fourth edition of Saudi Film Confex 2026 will be held on October 28 and 29 at JAX Film Studios in Riyadh under the patronage of Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of…

ALBAWABA - Kylie Jenner goes nude in Khy campaign, sparking a heated online debate.Kylie Jenner has once again pushed the boundaries of celebrity fashion advertising, posing completely nude in a provocative campaign designed to promote her latest Khy collaboration...

RIYADH — Riyadh Season 2026 will officially be kicked off on Wednesday, October 21, running for an action-packed 10 weeks of entertainment, sports, and cultural experiences.This was announced by Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA). The seventh edition of the festival comes under the "Big Time" slogan…

Philip Morris Saudi Arabia Trading Company marked the arrival in the Kingdom of the global collaboration between IQOS and French acoustic engineering company Devialet with an exclusive event in Jeddah, bringing together sound, design and technology through an immersive evening experience.Held at Frequency Room, Hayy Jameel, the invitation-only event introducedthe IQOS × Devialet collaboration and…

Chanel’s artistic director Matthieu Blazy sent the fashion house's suits stretching towards sportswear and evening dresses drifting through clouds, with Nicole Kidman, Dua Lipa and Pedro Pascal in the audience as he unveiled his spring-summer…

ALBAWABA - George Hanna Dib, better known as “ Doctor Food,” has been released on bail in the case filed against him by his former wife, while another major legal battle involving a drug case is still hanging over him...

ALULA — AlUla has won Gold in the Nature Positive Responsible Tourism Award category at the 2026 ICRT Responsible Tourism Awards, recognizing its nature-first approach to tourism development and efforts to protect and restore the destination’s natural ecosystems.The recognition coincides with World Tourism Day on Sept. 27, as the global tourism sector focuses on how…

Atheel, KAFD Hotel is now welcoming guests to a new Saudi luxury business hotel at the heart of King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). Designed around the way people work, meet and connect in Riyadh today, the 214-room hotel brings together thoughtfully designed guestrooms and suites, destination dining, wellbeing, and extensive business and event facilities, all…

In diligent, exhausted Japan, self-described elite "competitive sleepers" vied to lie down, relax and nap the fastest and deepest in a contest organized by a mattress company. The Tokyo competition, dubbed "Matt Race", saw dozens…

ALBAWABA - The story of Eşref is set to continue in a new direction as Eşref Tek, the upcoming digital series starring Çağatay Ulusoy and Görkem Sevindik, prepares to begin filming...

RIYADH — The air and military shows held as part of Saudi National Day celebrations concluded on Thursday at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, north of Riyadh, following two days of enthusiastic public turnout and participation by several military and civilian entities. The celebrations brought together spectacular aerial displays and engaging interactive…

The Philippine ube has become a trend-setting sensation from Los Angeles to London to Seoul, with the humble yam's bright purple hue drawing lines outside coffee shops and bakeries and millions of views on social…

ALBAWABA - As Sony aims to end physical PlayStation games in 2028, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's director Naoki Hamaguchi explained in a Radio Times Gaming interview that he fought to ensure the upcoming sequel to the beloved series is getting a physical disc release...

RIYADH — A leather box filled with bottles of perfume was brought into the majlis.Among the fragrances was pure rose oil, rich enough that its scent could fill a room. The guest was not simply offered the perfume. King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud made sure he was perfumed with it.The scene was remembered by…

“The Eye of Goliath”, the Argentine writer Diego Muzzio’s dark-humored, macabre puzzle box of a novel, is set just after World War I, in an Edinburgh sanitarium that “harbored a select group of the many…

ALBAWABA - Alp Navruz has finally appeared in his highly anticipated role as Sultan Melikşah in Altın Çağ: Nizamülmülk, giving viewers their first glimpse of the actor in the ambitious new period drama prepared for tabii...

JEDDAH — The Red Sea Film Foundation has announced the postponement of the sixth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival to the fourth quarter of 2027.The Foundation said the decision reflects its commitment to ensuring the festival is staged “at the right time and under the right conditions” to deliver the experience for…

The first Monday of October marks World Architecture Day, an occasion that highlights the role of architecture in shaping cities and enhancing the quality of the urban environment. Madinah stands out for its architectural character,…

ALBAWABA - The Arabic series "Hob ala Waraq" [Love on Paper] is approaching its final episode within two weeks, as fans question what the end of the series will be...

JEDDAH — The skies above Jeddah Corniche lit up Friday evening with spectacular air shows by Saudi fighter jets as part of the Kingdom’s 96th National Day celebrations. A large crowd of residents and visitors thronged the ROSHN Waterfront to watch the displays, waving Saudi flags and scarves in celebration of the national occasion. **media[2768059]**…

Chanel showed see-through skirts and tiger-print tweed in creative director Matthieu Blazy's spring/summer 2027 collection on Monday as the Parisian fashion house rides a wave of enthusiasm that has helped drive sales even as other…

ALBAWABA - A new website took the internet by storm after letting gamers play GTA 5 in their browser for free using leaked source code and compressed 700MB of assets...

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will mark its National Day with a series of air, naval and ground displays across the Kingdom, alongside fireworks in nine cities, the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) announced.The celebrations, organized by the GEA in cooperation with several government and private-sector entities, began in Jeddah on Friday with an airshow that will…

The Cultural Development Fund has signed a financing agreement with Rotana Media Group to support the production of films and television series with a combined value exceeding SAR39 million. The agreement aims to provide Saudi…

ALBAWABA - Pro-Palestine and human rights activists in Jordan are calling for the boycott of Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli's upcoming concert in Petra over his history and strong ties with Israel...

RIYADH — The Ministry of Defense announced the dates and locations of air shows to mark the National Day celebrations. The shows will begin in Jeddah and conclude in Al-Khobar. The Ministry of Defense will organize air shows in the skies of Jeddah, Riyadh, and Al-Khobar to celebrate Saudi National Day, which the Kingdom observes…

The Horniman Museum is set to open its new Nature Gallery in February 2027, marking the final phase of the museum's £12.5 million Nature + Love transformation project, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.…

ALBAWABA - Serenay Sarıkaya could be heading back to the screen with Çağatay Ulusoy, as new reports have linked the actress to Eşref Tek, the upcoming Prime Video project connected to the hit series Eşref Rüya...

RIYADH — The Riyadh International Book Fair 2026 will take place from Dec. 10 to 19 in the Saudi capital, the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission announced as it opened registration for local and international publishers.The new dates set the schedule for one of Saudi Arabia’s largest annual cultural events, which brings together publishers and…

The Ministry of Culture is scheduled to launch the Quarter Tone exhibition next Wednesday at Fenaa Alawwal Center, where it will run through November 7. The art exhibition offers a sensory experience exploring the intersection…

ALBAWABA - Afra Saraçoğlu’s reported drug test result has emerged as part of the ongoing investigation involving several well-known names in Türkiye, with reports stating that cocaine was detected in a hair sample taken from the actress...

The “qasabat” (watchtowers) stand among houses and farms in several villages of old Aseer Region, bearing witness to an architectural tradition closely linked to residents’ security and daily lives. Depending on their design and function,…

ALBAWABA - Fans of Eşref Rüya have received a major surprise just months after the series ended. TİMS&B Productions has officially announced a new project titled Eşref Tek, which will continue the story of one of Turkish television's most talked-about characters, this time exclusively on Prime Video...

AlUla Manara team, part of the Royal Commission for AlUla, will launch “World Space Week” events tomorrow, running through October 8, with educational and cultural activities on astronomy and space sciences that offer visitors and…

ALBAWABA - Following Sony's controversial decision to drop Hideo Kojima's Physint, industry insiders revealed that the Japanese game designer might be working with Microsoft on a tighter budget, in contrast to his previous deal with PlayStation...

Rome: By Anya von Bremzen The rectangles of pizza al taglio behind the counter of shoebox-size Frumentario, in Rome’s workaday San Giovanni district, resembled fantastical still lifes. One was topped with softly scrambled eggs glowing…

ALBAWABA - Ukrainian fitness influencer Vadym Oleynik was recently met with widespread criticism after posting a video of himself allegedly abusing a turtle in Oman by attempting to ride it while carrying another baby turtle in his hand...

By Nina Siegal It was April 1912, and Helene Kröller-Müller was on a shopping spree. She wasn’t interested in the latest shoes or fashions. She was on the hunt for Vincent van Gogh’s portrait of…

ALBAWABA - In the past few days, many posts emerged on social media showing a photo of legendary Hong Kong action actor Jackie Chan in black and white, along with his birth year 1954, followed by a dash and 2026, allegedly claiming the star passed away...

A cafe in northern Serbia has unusual hosts: six alpacas. The South American animals, of various sizes and colors, roam among the tables at the Tiganjica Ethno-Village resort near Stajicevo, north of Belgrade, happy to…