Chantal Stambouli

Nearly 200 participants in the Venice Biennale have signed an open letter calling for the exclusion of the Israeli pavilion, according to The Art Newspaper. 

Parisian brasseries are more than restaurants. They are part of France’s cultural fabric, places where time slows, waiters glide between tables in long aprons, and the menu rarely strays from the classics. 

Phuket, Thailand’s flagship island destination, is stepping up efforts to diversify its tourism markets. 

Ras Al Khaimah welcomed 2026 with an impressive 15-minute New Year’s Eve show combining drones and fireworks, earning a new Guinness World Records title for the largest aerial phoenix formed by multirotor drones.

Casablanca has just gained a new address for lovers of refined, forward-looking luxury. Nevermind, a contemporary jewellery house, has officially opened its doors, bringing a fresh perspective to high-end adornment in Morocco.

The United Arab Emirates is preparing for a spectacular welcome to 2026, with fireworks and light shows planned across the country, from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah. The nationwide celebrations highlight the UAE’s reputation for hosting world-class, safe, and large-scale events.

The first real snowfalls of the season have finally reached Lebanon, bringing with them that familiar sense of winter excitement.

Christmas festivities are in full swing across the Holy Land, filling streets, churches, and public squares with light, music, and a spirit of shared joy.

The end-of-year festivities have officially begun in Tel Aviv, and this year they come with a twist few would have predicted.

The United Arab Emirates has officially launched its winter tourism season, a period spanning from mid-December through April, during which the country leverages its mild climate and diverse geography to attract both local and international visitors. 

Jumeirah, the global luxury hospitality brand under Dubai Holding, has announced a partnership adding one of the world’s most celebrated sailing superyachts – The Maltese Falcon – to its elite Jumeirah Privé collection.

Israel was approved on Thursday to participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to withdraw and pushing the event into one of the most divisive moments in its history.