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Identity
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Identity
Hyde Park Developments Supports the Arts, Music, and the Revival of Egypt's Cultural and Artistic Heritage Two Concerts to Celebrate the Legacy of Dalida
Cairo – May 28, 2025 Reaffirming its leading role in supporting culture, music, and the preservation of heritage, Hyde Park Developments is sponsoring two tribute concerts honoring the iconic international artist Dalida, under the title 'Bent Shoubra'. The concerts will take place on 30 and 31 May 2025 at the Mövenpick Theatre in Media Production City, reflecting the company's continued commitment to delivering refined cultural and musical experiences that enhance the lifestyle offerings within its communities. The two-night event will celebrate Dalida's illustrious career, showcasing her most beloved hits spanning over three decades of musical brilliance. Directed by Mirva Kadi, a Lebanese-French artist known for her standout performances at major venues such as the Beiteddine Festival and Casino du Liban, the concerts will also feature a special appearance by Egyptian singer Heidi Moussa, a classically trained vocalist from a musical family who honed her talent under Maestro Selim Sahab at the Cairo Opera House.
Time Out
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The V&A East Storehouse has just revealed details of its first events and exhibits
May is a landmark month for the capital's key cultural institutions. Alongside the opening of Soho Theatre Walthamstow and Tate Modern's huge 25th birthday celebrations, the month sees the opening of another major new venue, the V&A East Storehouse, in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The purpose-built space housing over half a million artefacts from the V&A archives is due to open at the end of the month. It just announced further details of its inaugural displays and some of its first events, alongside sharing the first pictures from inside the building. V&A East promises to be 'a new kind of museum experience' offering visitors an insight into the workings of a major museum, letting them explore how objects are curated, acquired and cared for. Alongside storage space for over 1,000 individual archives, 250,000 objects and 350,000 library books, the space's central Weston Collections Hall features over 100 mini displays that have been hacked into the ends of its storage units. Further details of the artefacts that will feature in these displays have just been revealed. Highlights include works by Hew Locke and Zaha Hadid, a model of the London 2012 Olympic cauldron designed by Thomas Heatherwick and several new aquisitions, from the likes of Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi, Lebanese-French artist Najla El Zein, and London-based Zimbabwean ceramicist Xanthe Somers. One particular highlight is the 11-metre-wide stage cloth Pablo Picasso designed for the Ballets Russes' 1924 production, Le Train Bleu, which is displayed for first time in over a decade. The museum also shared exclusive images of some of the displays. The museum has also revealed the details of its Order an Object experience. The service allows visitors to access any object in the Storehouse collection free of charge, seven days a week, allowing unparalleled access to a host of treasures including Japenese tea ceremony sets, Leigh Bowery outfits, ancient Egyptian shoes and mid-century design classics. Bookings go live for this on Tuesday May 13 via the V&A website. Also just announced are details of some of the first live events taking place at the site. These include back2back: Archival Bodies (Saturday, June 7), a free one-day event where the Storehouse will play host to site-responsive installations, immersive experiences, ambient DJ sets and live performances inviting visitors to engage with the V&A collections in unexpected ways, and a new programming strand, A Life in the Work of Others, where a guest speakers will be invited to share some of the creators and pieces that have shaped their own practice. The inaugural edition of this takes place on Thursday, June 26 with Turner Prize-winning artist Jasleen Kaur. The V&A has also revealed details about its staff uniforms. Designed by Hackney Wick-based fashion designer Robyn Lynch, in collaboration with V&A East's Youth Collective, the uniforms feature burnt-orange, box-fit vests inspired by 1990s fishing gear. The V&A East Storehouse throws its doors open on Saturday, May 31, and will be open seven days a week, from 10am to 6pm most days, with late openings until 10pm on Thursdays and Saturdays. We can't wait to have a good old poke around.
National News
28-04-2025
- Politics
- National News
Berri broaches general situation in Lebanon, region with French Senate delegation, receives Public Works Minister, Middle East Institute delegation
NNA – House Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Monday received at the second presidency headquarters in Ain El-Tineh, a delegation from the French Senate, which comprised Chairman of the Committee for Liaison and Solidarity with the Minorities in the Middle East, Etienne Blanc, Vice-President of the Senate Loïc Hervé, and Vice-President of the Committee for Solidarity with Minorities. Also attending the meeting had been Speaker Berri's Advisor, Dr. Mahmoud Berri. The discussion reportedly touched on the general situation in Lebanon and the broad region, in addition to the Lebanese-French bilateral relations. Speaker Berri also received Minister of Public Works and Transport, Fayez Rasamny, with whom he broached the general situation, the latest political developments, and matters related to the Ministry of Public Works. Berri later met with a delegation of researchers from the Middle East Institute (MEI) in Washington, headed by retired General Joseph Votel, in the presence of Berri's Media Advisor, Ali Hamdan. The meeting reportedly addressed developments in Lebanon and the broad region, as well as the repercussions of Israel's continued attacks on Lebanon and its violation of Resolution 1701 and the ceasefire agreement. ================ L.Y
Mid East Info
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Mid East Info
Musical Debut: Amanda Maalouf Unveils Signature Song
In a performance that blended emotion, elegance, and East-West harmony, Lebanese-French singer Amanda Maalouf on Wednesday gave a select UAE audience a stirring preview of the upcoming musical Once Upon A Time in Dubai , set to premiere in December 2025. The exclusive showcase featured Maalouf performing 'Habibi,' one of the show's signature numbers, at an invite-only preview attended by media, partners, and cultural stakeholders. The song—a poignant blend of Arabic influences and Western theatrical arrangement—earned enthusiastic applause, offering a glimpse of what producers are calling 'a new kind of musical for a new Dubai.' 'Dubai is more than a setting—it's a character in this story,' said Stéphane Boukris, co-producer of the musical. 'This project is about cultural unity, artistic innovation, and shining a spotlight on a new generation redefining identity in the Middle East. We're proud to bring this bridge between France and the UAE to life.' For Maalouf, whose performance marked the first public taste of the show, the moment was deeply personal. ' Habibi is a song that speaks from the heart—it's a journey through love, self-expression, and identity,' she told reporters after the performance. 'Performing it here in Dubai, where East and West meet so beautifully, is a dream. This is just the beginning [of great things together].' The team behind Once Upon A Time in Dubai says the musical is more than entertainment—it's a cultural project designed to showcase Dubai as a city of stories, voices, and future-forward artistry. The production is backed by Universal Music and features a cast and crew with international credentials, with more previews and announcements expected soon. A collaboration between a visionary French team and Universal Music, the musical tells the story of a young generation rising in the heart of Dubai, navigating identity, ambition, and tradition in a rapidly changing world. With original compositions by renowned composer Nazim Khaled and set against the backdrop of the UAE's global crossroads, the show promises to be a landmark moment for original musical theatre in the region. The story, told through original music and dance, will premiere later this year, with full production details expected to be announced over the coming months sudha
National News
13-04-2025
- General
- National News
Three Lebanese cedar trees planted in Retz forest in France
NNA - The planting of three Lebanese cedar trees marked the inauguration of the "Francophonie Garden" in the Retz Forest, adjacent to the International Academy of the French Language in Villers-Côtterets. Donated by the Lebanese Embassy in Paris, this gesture came as part of the efforts to strengthen fraternal Lebanese-French relations. The event was attended by French officials, embassy staff, and members of the Lebanese expatriate community. Acting Chargé d'Affaires Ziad Taan thanked the organizers of the "Francophonie Garden" project, expressing his pride that "Lebanese cedar trees are the first trees planted to inaugurate the garden, just as Lebanon was one of the founding countries of the International Organization of La Francophonie in 1970." Taan noted that "these trees planted today are part of a series of activities to plant cedar trees in several parks across French cities." ============
