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British writer Zadie Smith is among the writers who have signed an open letter calling to end the war in Gaza. EPA

Zadie Smith among 380 UK writers calling for end of 'genocide' in Gaza

The letter also calls for the unrestricted distribution of humanitarian aid

Jordan’s literary legacy: Five novels that help define the nation

Six Palestinian novels that chronicle the Nakba's enduring legacy

Enter the world of the Miu Miu Literary Club

Why Mosab Abu Toha’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work on Gaza is a must-read

Avicenna’s legacy is global – so why has the Arab world forgotten him?

How a new generation is redefining Arabic literature

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The Urban Treasures that define Abu Dhabi

Culture BitesThe Urban Treasures that define Abu Dhabi

From Gaza to Cannes: Arab films in the spotlight

Culture BitesWorth the watch: Arab flicks at Cannes Film Festival

What is a foreign film production anyway?

Culture BitesImpact of tariffs on Hollywood productions coming to the Middle East

How Abu Dhabi is attracting Hollywood

Culture BitesHow Abu Dhabi is attracting Hollywood

How political should a music festival be?

Culture BitesHow political should a music festival be?

Can art really cut through the turmoil?

Culture BitesCan art really cut through the turmoil?

Taking the art out of artificial: Has AI gone too far?

Culture BitesTaking the art out of artificial: has AI gone too far?

Why Disney’s remake of Snow White became a poisoned apple

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