From Paris to Dubai, Siena Reflects a City Still Moving Forward

Born in Paris, raised in Tuscany, Siena has found its newest home in Dubai

“Borders Can Stop a Body, but They Can’t Stop a Voice”: Motaz Malhees on The Voice of Hind Rajab and Missing the Oscars 

The Jenin-born actor on playing witness, the weight of a Palestinian passport, and what it means to honour a child's final call

How Gayathri Krishnan “Made It” Fusing Her Carnatic Roots with Neo-Soul Tunes

The Los Angeles–based, South Indian singer made her Middle East debut earlier this year

ICON’s Top 2026 Book Releases

A Look at 2026’s Most Anticipated Releases

Your Ultimate Men’s Skincare Routine

A step-by-step guide on how to look after your skin

Riz Ahmed Reimagines Hamlet as a South Asian Family Tragedy

“At its core, it's about grieving the illusion that the world is a fair place.”

Lebanese Director Fadi Syriani Asks: After “All This Death”, What Comes Next?

The 16-minute stop motion animated short film follows Vladimir, an elderly Beirut resident through his ritual of obsessively reading obituaries and attending strangers’ funerals daily

Why Mond and Ahmed Razeek are the Best in “BZNS”

The rapper and director on their debut collaboration